UPCOMING EXHIBITS
ken woroner
dérive | drift | mili-ala’simk
Traces of unplanned journeys
October 19-December 14, 2025
A psychogeographic journey, or dérive, is an unplanned trip through an urban or natural environment, guided by one’s emotions and subconscious rather than a set route. It’s a way to explore the emotional and psychological impact of a place, often revealing hidden histories and personal connections. The goal is experience the environment in a new way, leading to unexpected discoveries and a deeper understanding of both place and self.
Here, personal narrative merges with family connections, historical context, and migrations of all kinds. Recurring figures appear at various ages—lasting relationships coexist with the fleeting moments that photography captures so effectively. Central to the installation are numerous large-scale depictions of the local landscape. Newer images share space with selections from a 45 year archive–the past overlapping the present. Unplanned journeys of exploration and wonder collide with past forced relocations.
Much like the way fragmented images surface in our dreams and memories—appearing as disjointed flashes or heightened tableaus—this exhibition brings together a mélange of photographs that coalesce into a cohesive whole. At the heart of the project is the idea that everything is connected—people, places, histories, and experiences—all intertwined and juxtaposed across time and place.
about the artist
Ken Woroner is an on-set stills photographer with decades of experience working on Canadian, American, and international film and television projects. His work regularly appears across major media platforms. Born and raised in Montreal, Ken worked in Toronto while traveling for projects across North America, Europe, and Africa. Recently, he has made Unama’ki (Cape Breton) his permanent home. Ken holds an MFA in Documentary Media from Toronto Metropolitan University.
