Zoi de la Peña

Alexandria, First Impressions, 2022

Documenting the inaugural return to my grandfather’s birthplace, this collection depicts unembellished impressions of Alexandria, Egypt, in an effort to capture moments of light against a backdrop of wistful longing for the Alexandria of my mother’s memories, my grandfather’s pride, and a family lost. 

Zoi de la Peña is a mixed-race, emerging photographer that has recently started to re-develop her practice after a long hiatus. In particular, Zoi is focused on returning to analog photography, her first love. She uses photography to present and communicate with the emotion of a moment. Zoi has been a member of Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography since 2021. This is her second exhibition.

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Contact:  zoi.delapena@gmail.com
IG: zoi_anastasia

May 6th to May 28th, 2023
Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St, Toronto
Hallway Galleries, 2nd and 3rd floors

Artist Talk and Tour
Saturday, May 13th, 2023
11am & 1pm