Where Light Leaves a Trace presents a collection of cyanotypes inspired by the landscapes of Fernie, Canada. Using pressed plants collected during walks and hikes, the artist creates patterns on fabric that transform under UV light into rich, deep blues.

The work explores the interplay of intention and chance, permanence and impermanence, capturing fleeting forms of nature and the subtle traces of light. Each piece becomes a memory of place, a quiet celebration of the overlooked poetry in leaves, flowers, and the natural world.

Show will be on display until November 23.

Artist Biography

Michelle Mongey is a painter, designer, and illustrator originally from Sydney, Australia, now based in Fernie, Canada. Her creative practice has been shaped by a lifelong love of art, with painting emerging as her primary medium during her teenage years. Much of her early work was created for friends and family, rooted in personal connection and storytelling, with each piece carrying a sense of intimacy, care, and meaning. Read more