Scultpure
Julia Agnes is a Montreal based photographer and sculptor
Little Rabbit, (Tends to keep to themselves, accompanied by their imagination and a dragon or two. Has a secret, dog eared book from which the cover has been lost to time kept somewhere on their person at all times like a literary binky.) Polymer, epoxy, cashmere, 14x12x7 inches, 2025
About
My work is deeply rooted in the exploration of self-acceptance, identity, and the human experience. My photo-realistic sculptures focus on capturing the nuanced emotions that come with embracing one’s body and identity, especially in a world where external standards often dictate self-worth. Through hyper-realism, I seek to convey the quiet yet powerful stories embedded in every wrinkle, scar, and expression, all of which carry the marks of personal history, struggles, and triumphs. The human form serves as my primary canvas.
In crafting each piece, I strive to reflect the complex relationship people have with their bodies, both the reverence and the discomfort… an invitation to pause and recognize the inherent value in our natural, unaltered selves. Through portraiture and figuration, I celebrate the imperfections that make us whole, reminding us that every line tells a story, every detail contributes to our identity.
I aim to foster a sense of acceptance, not just of one’s external appearance but of one’s inner narrative, understanding that self-worth transcends societal expectations.
Ultimately, my art is an invitation to recognize the beauty in the complexities of identity, encouraging viewers to see themselves and others with greater empathy and acceptance.
The Divine Feminine
Deep Sleep, Mixed media, size 20×8×6 inches, 2021
Creating lived-in bodies is about ownership and beauty. It’s about celebrating the achievements and experiences etched on our skin. The roadmaps of our lives, focusing on the marks of time that are so often overlooked. These bodies, our bodies, hold history, resilience, and presence. They are not imperfect, they are lived, and they are seen.
Bubblegum, Polymer, glass, wool, wood, 12" x 6.5" x 5", 2021 - SOLD
2023 Beautiful Bizarre Art (Yasha Young Sculpture prize) finalist, album cover for the Summerset Band, muse, whimsical, self possessed woman. Aging is a privilege, growing up is a choice.
Choosing play, whimsy, exploration…
Bubblegum Granny Prints available - 6x9 card. So technically they are granny grams. Gran grams. Gram grams…
The Embrace, Ceramic, oil, wool, 2023
The embrace is on display and available for purchase at the Arta Gallery in Toronto
“Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation. “
- Rumi
‘Meredith, mixed media, 9x6.5x6.5, 2021
The name ‘Meredith” comes with some wonderful meanings, ‘great ruler’ being one.
One can rule over others and be powerful, but to rule oneself is true mastery.
‘The Four Agreements
Be Impeccable With Your Word:
Speak with integrity, say only what you mean, and avoid using words to speak negatively about yourself or others.
Don't Take Anything Personally:
What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, not a reflection of you. Taking it personally creates unnecessary pain.
Don't Make Assumptions:
Ask questions and clarify to avoid misunderstandings, blame, and drama.
Always Do Your Best:
Your best will change from moment to moment, but doing your best is the surest way to avoid self-judgment. ‘
-Don Miguel Ruiz
Get Soaked, Polymer, Resin, Corningware, fabric, 8x10x12 inches 2025
A simple view of a complicated piece. The making of this work was one of exploration, outrage and humour as the notion of ‘Women belong in the kitchen’ was being pondered after a particularly difficult day…
Women belong in safety and delight. A bath in corningware, a symbol of domesticity flipped on its head, rather than a confine its is comfort, and a refusal to comply. Get soaked’. indeed. A woman’s place is wherever she wants to be, be it in the kitchen, on a mountain top, or in a board room.
Handhelds and Oddities
Whimsical pieces, often made to fit the hand, sometimes ceramic, sometimes not.
Little cradle granny, pit fired ceramic with walnut cradle - SOLD
The Choir, kiln fired ceramic - SOLD
Head, pit fired, burnished ceramic - SOLD
Little granny, pit fired ceramic - SOLD
Literki Babci, pit fired ceramic - SOLD
Animalia
Little Rabbit, (Tends to keep to themselves, accompanied by their imagination and a dragon or two. Has a secret, dog-eared book from which the cover has been lost to time kept somewhere on their person at all times like a literary binky.) Polymer, epoxy, cashmere, 14x12x7 inches, 2025
Little Bear, (doesn’t like honey, finds it too sweet, but will sing you a song for a cold orange, straight out of the fridge) polymer, epoxy, mixed media, 2025
Commissions
More to come soon.
Inquiries
Germaine, aka Granny G. (Likes a medicinal tipple in the evenings and is excellent at knitting colourful socks. ) Polymer, fabric, wool. 6.5x6.5x5 inches, 2021 - SOLD
EXHIBITIONS
Upcoming - Antlers Gallery, USA
2026 ARTA Gallery, Canada
2025 ARTA Gallery, Canada
2024 Federation of Canadian Artists Choice Online Awards - 2nd place
ARTA Gallery, Canada
2023 ARTA Gallery, Canada
Finalist, Sacha Young Scultpure Prize, Beautiful Bizarre
2022 ARTA Gallery, Canada
Størpunkt Gallery, Nude, Germany
TOAF61 (Online), Canada
Størpunkt, Half a pound of art, Germany
Finalist, Sacha Young Scultpure Prize, Beautiful Bizarre
2021 ARTA Gallery, Canada
Toronto Art Fair (Online), Canada
Colour and Calm - Curated by Stéphane Monnet & Jeroen Dijkstra
Visual Voices - Curated by Alex Garant
2016 Clifton Art Gallery, United Kingdom
Fringe Bath Art Festival, United Kingdom
2010 Galerie Bielik, Canada
PUBLISHED FEATURES
2025 Polymer Week - Feature
2024 Polymer Week - Feature
2023 Info Mag. - Review
2022 All She Makes, Feature - Issue 4
2021 Monolith Volume, Interview - Vol XIV December
Monolith Volume - Review
2021 Polymer Week Magazine, Showcase article - Interview - October Issue
2020 Photo Life Magazine, Winner, Showtime Photography Competition - Vol. 45, no. 4
2016 We Are Sister Stories , Blog, Choose Your Story, Assign Your Meaning
INTERVIEWS
2025 Polymer Week Podcast
2023 Polymer Week Podcast and YouTube
2021 Famous When I'm dead podcast
RESIDENCIES & TEACHING
2025 Polymer Week, Pilsen Czech Republic
2016 Unit10, Bristol, United Kingdom
EDUCATION
2007 BFA Studio Arts , Concordia University, Canada
2004 Communications: Arts, Media, Theatre, Vanier College, Canada

