Baking equipment and tools used to bake a cake will be traced from my kitchen and displayed as a collection of drawings. And a cake will be baked for the Red Head Gallery’s 35th anniversary celebration. The drawings selected were part of a larger installation titled Gather which was exhibited at Red Head Gallery in spring 2025.
Tonia Di Risio, Gather, installation view. drawings on paper, mixed media. Dimensions variable, 2025. Image credit: Geoffrey Lok-Fay Cheung.
Member since: 2012
Number of exhibitions at the gallery: 7
Tell us a story about Red Head: Red Head sparked my early interest in becoming an artist. As an art student, I first heard about the gallery through my instructors and visited the space at 96 Spadina. I’ve always valued its artist‑run, collective model. Being a member connects me with engaged artists who support my growth, and my exhibitions allow me to experiment and develop new work. I’m continually impressed and inspired by the strong practices within the membership.
Tonia Di Risio is a multimedia artist who often makes use of photography, video, collage and installation in her practice. Her work has developed through an ongoing engagement with domestic spaces, food preparation and interior design. She received a BA in Art and Art History from the University of Toronto and Sheridan College and an MFA from the University of Windsor. She has exhibited across Canada and has been the recipient of Canada Council, Nova Scotia, and Ontario arts grants. Along with founder Claire Tallarico, Di Risio helped to establish the Alchemy Artist Residency program. Alchemy is devoted to the exploration and synergy between artistic practices, cooking and the sharing of locally cultivated food. She has been a Red Head Gallery member since 2012.
