Daniella Williams is a Toronto-based contemporary figurative painter, exploring themes of voyeurism, the act of looking, and the experience of being perceived. Through dynamic painted scenes and portraits, she captures mundane moments of her peers and strangers for viewers to intrude upon. Thus, challenging the viewer to question their role as a voyeur when interacting with her art. Williams’ goal is to transport the viewer into personal memories and moment in time; leaving the viewer to ask themselves how the act of looking differs from the experience of being seen.

This piece of art merges realism with a dash of impressionism. It transports us to a hot summer's day post-dip. Beads of water cool you off, your feet sink into the damp sand, you feel your tan lines start to set in. If you're based in Toronto in like Daniella, these moments are few and far between. We love that this piece captures that fleeting moment, available for us to enjoy year-round.

This artwork made its debut at the Cry Baby Gallery x Tacit exhibit for International Women's Month 2023.