About
I'm Theresa Slater (she/they), a student art psychotherapist (RP (Qualifying), DTATI Cand., MA), visual artist, and writer based in Toronto. My passion lies in painting, writing, and building compassionate and creative communities. I specialize in trauma-informed and anti-oppressive art therapy, bringing a queer-affirming and neuroqueer lens to my practice, which integrates art, ethics, and harm reduction to foster resilience, self-expression, and transformation.
At the core of my artistic practice is an exploration of psychedelic aesthetics. I work with fluid media, intricate hyperbolic frameworks, and immersive compositions to delve into themes of transcendence, consciousness, and the evolving narrative of being. My recent series, Vibrations of Self, navigates introspection and growth through frequency-based motifs, while Chaotic Joy embodies unrestrained playfulness, capturing vibrant and spontaneous energy.
With an academic background in Contemporary Art, Design, and New Media Art Histories from OCAD U, I have explored the intersections of art, technology, and feminism. My MA thesis, Sensual Alterity of Digital Objects, examined the ontology of digital objects. Additionally, I co-authored a chapter in Critical Digital Making in Art Education and completed a BA in Philosophy with a focus on Applied Ethics from UVIC.
Through my work, I aim to create immersive and transformative art experiences that deepen community connections and collective healing.
Read me on Substack!
Connect on Instagram @slatertimes
[email protected]
Parkdale Village
Toronto, ON
M6K 2T6
At the core of my artistic practice is an exploration of psychedelic aesthetics. I work with fluid media, intricate hyperbolic frameworks, and immersive compositions to delve into themes of transcendence, consciousness, and the evolving narrative of being. My recent series, Vibrations of Self, navigates introspection and growth through frequency-based motifs, while Chaotic Joy embodies unrestrained playfulness, capturing vibrant and spontaneous energy.
With an academic background in Contemporary Art, Design, and New Media Art Histories from OCAD U, I have explored the intersections of art, technology, and feminism. My MA thesis, Sensual Alterity of Digital Objects, examined the ontology of digital objects. Additionally, I co-authored a chapter in Critical Digital Making in Art Education and completed a BA in Philosophy with a focus on Applied Ethics from UVIC.
Through my work, I aim to create immersive and transformative art experiences that deepen community connections and collective healing.
Read me on Substack!
Connect on Instagram @slatertimes
[email protected]
Parkdale Village
Toronto, ON
M6K 2T6