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. ‘

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    -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