The Truths We Share

Lorena Ziraldo is a Toronto-based painter born in Italy and trained at NSCAD and OCAD. Known for expressive, human-focused works, her art explores personal and universal experiences through figure painting. Influenced by Picasso, Matisse, and Freud, her style blends emotional depth with vivid colour. Exhibited across Canada, her satirical “National Portrait Gallery” show drew national attention and critical acclaim.