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Immerse yourself in a fantastical mise-en-scène hand-painted by artist Milo Dlouhy. This February, join Milo at Grenouille Králík Studio for an exclusive portrait session that transforms you into a living work of art. Set against the backdrop of Milo’s surreal and evocative creations, these theatrical portraits are far more than ordinary headshots—they are artistic statements, blending elegance with a touch of strangeness.
You also have the option to bring a meaningful object to incorporate into your portrait, adding personal symbolism to your image.
Whether you seek an expressive self-portrait, a gift, or simply an unforgettable experience, this is your chance to become part of Milo Dlouhy’s ever-evolving world of art. Book your session and let your story unfold in a scene crafted by the artist himself.
NOTE: Please meet at Sparrow Art Space.
The photo studio is upstairs (no elevator).
OPENING
December 7th, 5-9pm
CLOSING
December 31st, 7pm to midnight
TWO LOCATIONS
(downstairs) @sparrowartspace
(upstairs) @grenouillekralik studios
For over 30 years, my art practice has been an evolving dialogue – never-ending, never complete. My work has lived in a liminal space between creation and destruction, embracing imperfection, impermanence, and the subconscious flow of ideas. Each piece was a step further into the psyche, a meditation on identity, and an exploration of the unending process of becoming. Until now.
La FIN marks a profound shift. For the first time, everything is finished. Pieces like The Disappearing Man, The Elephant Man, Wounded Healer, and my ever evolving self portrait Hollow Man have reached their final form. What was once an infinite process has culminated in a retrospective of completion – a paradox in itself. This exhibition is not just a reflection of my journey as an artist but an invitation to confront the complexities of impermanence, the beauty of endings, and the transformation that lies within them.
At the heart of my practice is the concept of Active Imagination, a Jungian technique that bridges the conscious and unconscious mind. Through this process, I approach the canvas or paper without a predetermined plan, allowing images and forms to emerge organically. The work becomes a dialogue with the unknown, guided by intuition rather than intention. Each mark, layer, or alteration is a response to what has come before, creating a space where unconscious symbols and archetypes can surface. This approach transforms the act of making into a meditative exploration, where the artwork becomes a vessel for thoughts, emotions, and impulses that might otherwise remain hidden. Active Imagination invites me–and ultimately the viewer–into a deeper engagement with the psyche, fostering discovery and reflection through the creative process.
My process balances deconstruction and creation, with techniques like burning, grinding, sanding, carving, and endless layering of materials often appearing destructive at first. A scorched paper, an obliterated form, or a surface worn down to nothing becomes the starting point for something entirely new. Over time, these acts of erasure and decay reveal unexpected textures, shapes, and meanings, as each piece evolves through cycles of destruction and renewal. This relentless transformation reflects the impermanence of an image, an idea, and life itself.
Through La FIN, I close the chapter of endless creation, presenting these works as a reflection on presence and absence, process and finality.
Milo Dlouhy aka. Milostate
(b. 1970, Czech Republic, based in Canada)
Milo is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice explores the impermanence of creation and the interplay between the conscious and unconscious mind. Drawing inspiration from Jungian psychology, mythology, and Buddhist philosophy, Milo’s work blurs the boundaries between process and outcome, often challenging conventional notions of finality in art.
His approach involves continuously revisiting and transforming pieces, creating an evolving body of work that reflects the fluid and layered nature of the psyche. Central to his practice are themes of imperfection, deterioration, and transformation, exemplified in projects like The Buddhist Sketchbook, an artwork which serves as both a personal exploration and a dialogue with universal archetypes and myths.
We are excited to participate in this year’s festival! Stay tuned for Strange Elegance Portrait Experience by Milo Dlouhy @milo_state
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Mark your calendars! Our 2025 festival is coming in hot. 🔥🔥
The Exposure Festival is a month long celebration of photography across Alberta. We highlight exceptional contemporary work, create opportunities for emerging artists, and invite the public to engage with a wide variety of visual storytelling through juries open call exhibitions and a diverse array of partner programming.
We are excited to participate in this year’s festival! Stay tuned for Strange Elegance Portrait Experience by Milo Dlouhy @milo_state
Repost @exposurephotofestival
Mark your calendars! Our 2025 festival is coming in hot. 🔥🔥
The Exposure Festival is a month long celebration of photography across Alberta. We highlight exceptional contemporary work, create opportunities for emerging artists, and invite the public to engage with a wide variety of visual storytelling through juries open call exhibitions and a diverse array of partner programming.
What are we even doing? After hours fun with camera, Milo’s “Disappearing Man”, and moody music.
What are we even doing? After hours fun with camera, Milo’s “Disappearing Man”, and moody music.
Repost from @milo_state
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La FIN
A Retrospective Exhibition
by Milo
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December 5 to 31,
Open Thursdays to Saturday 11am-6pm
FREE PICTURE DAY:
Saturday Dec 14, 11am-6pm
CLOSING PARTY:
December 31st, 7pm to midnight
Come see the Disappearing Man disappear, along with hundreds of other artworks. This retrospective exhibition & performance will take place in TWO LOCATIONS:
@sparrow.artspace (downstairs)
@grenouillekralik studios (upstairs)
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DeWaal Building in Bridgeland
36 4th St NE, Calgary, AB
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FREE Picture Day INFO
Saturday Dec 14, 11am-6pm
Professional(ish) pictures taken with an artwork of your choice.
We have a nativity scene. Impress your friends this Christmas by having a picture taken with Christ. 🙂
@sparrowartspace
DeWaal Building in Bridgeland
36 4th St NE, Calgary, AB
#newyear #retrospective #theend #lafin #gallery #sparrow #art #calgary #photography
Repost from @milo_state
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La FIN
A Retrospective Exhibition
by Milo
—
December 5 to 31,
Open Thursdays to Saturday 11am-6pm
FREE PICTURE DAY:
Saturday Dec 14, 11am-6pm
CLOSING PARTY:
December 31st, 7pm to midnight
Come see the Disappearing Man disappear, along with hundreds of other artworks. This retrospective exhibition & performance will take place in TWO LOCATIONS:
@sparrow.artspace (downstairs)
@grenouillekralik studios (upstairs)
-
DeWaal Building in Bridgeland
36 4th St NE, Calgary, AB
+++++++++++++++++++++
FREE Picture Day INFO
Saturday Dec 14, 11am-6pm
Professional(ish) pictures taken with an artwork of your choice.
We have a nativity scene. Impress your friends this Christmas by having a picture taken with Christ. 🙂
@sparrowartspace
DeWaal Building in Bridgeland
36 4th St NE, Calgary, AB
#newyear #retrospective #theend #lafin #gallery #sparrow #art #calgary #photography
La FIN
A Retrospective Exhibition
by Milo
—
December 5 to 31,
Open Thursdays to Saturday 11am-6pm
PHOTO DAY: drop in to get your photo taken with Milo’s Art!
Sat December 14, 11am-6pm
CLOSING PARTY:
December 31st, 7pm to midnight
Come see the Disappearing Man disappear, along with hundreds of other artworks. This retrospective exhibition & performance will take place in TWO LOCATIONS:
@sparrow.artspace (downstairs)
@grenouillekralik studios (upstairs)
-
DeWaal Building in Bridgeland
36 4th St NE, Calgary, AB
“La Fin marks a turning point in my 30-year art practice. Known for works that were never truly finished, this exhibition presents a rare conclusion: everything is complete. Featuring pieces shaped by techniques like burning, carving, and endless layering, the show explores themes of impermanence, transformation, and the cycles of creation and destruction. La Fin invites viewers to reflect on the beauty of endings and the unexpected forms they bring to life.” - Milo
#activeimagination #jungart #yyc #yycartist #yycart #calgary #calgaryartist #painting #drawing
La FIN
A Retrospective Exhibition
by Milo
—
December 5 to 31,
Open Thursdays to Saturday 11am-6pm
PHOTO DAY: drop in to get your photo taken with Milo’s Art!
Sat December 14, 11am-6pm
CLOSING PARTY:
December 31st, 7pm to midnight
Come see the Disappearing Man disappear, along with hundreds of other artworks. This retrospective exhibition & performance will take place in TWO LOCATIONS:
@sparrow.artspace (downstairs)
@grenouillekralik studios (upstairs)
-
DeWaal Building in Bridgeland
36 4th St NE, Calgary, AB
“La Fin marks a turning point in my 30-year art practice. Known for works that were never truly finished, this exhibition presents a rare conclusion: everything is complete. Featuring pieces shaped by techniques like burning, carving, and endless layering, the show explores themes of impermanence, transformation, and the cycles of creation and destruction. La Fin invites viewers to reflect on the beauty of endings and the unexpected forms they bring to life.” - Milo
#activeimagination #jungart #yyc #yycartist #yycart #calgary #calgaryartist #painting #drawing
Repost from @milo_state
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Red and green.
Broken spleen.
Black and blue.
Split in two.
Cozy. Artsy. Fartsy. Come get your picture taken during the FIN exhibition by @milo_state throughout December. Closing December 31 midnight.
Cozy. Artsy. Fartsy. Come get your picture taken during the FIN exhibition by @milo_state throughout December. Closing December 31 midnight.
Grenouille and Králík
Repost from @milo_state
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It’s always a bit embarrassing to write about your own work, especially when it’s such a simple and seemingly insignificant drawing. Yet over the years, I’ve learned to trust the process of letting a drawing happen while in what my friend @joebe_art calls a “painting trance,” and then reading it later. Like a dream, this drawing carries a message. Here’s my best attempt at interpreting it.
I see contrasting figures, embracing. Dark earth and light sky. A duality, perhaps even a paradox. The interplay between the graphite and the burnt lines creates an unexpected tension - one figure softly sketched, delicate and natural, while the other feels carved, scorched into existence, raw and jagged. Yet, despite their contrasting forms, they entwine, sharing space in a way that suggests both intimacy and fragility. There’s brokenness here, yes, but also a deep sense of love, as if these figures are bound by something invisible - something stronger than the forces pulling them apart. It’s as though the drawing whispers about the complexities of relationships, where closeness and pain coexist, where destruction and creation are inseparable.
#drawing #sketchbook #dreaminterpretation #activeimagination #jungianpsychology #graphite #burntart #artprocess #artandemotion
Repost from @milo_state
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It’s always a bit embarrassing to write about your own work, especially when it’s such a simple and seemingly insignificant drawing. Yet over the years, I’ve learned to trust the process of letting a drawing happen while in what my friend @joebe_art calls a “painting trance,” and then reading it later. Like a dream, this drawing carries a message. Here’s my best attempt at interpreting it.
I see contrasting figures, embracing. Dark earth and light sky. A duality, perhaps even a paradox. The interplay between the graphite and the burnt lines creates an unexpected tension - one figure softly sketched, delicate and natural, while the other feels carved, scorched into existence, raw and jagged. Yet, despite their contrasting forms, they entwine, sharing space in a way that suggests both intimacy and fragility. There’s brokenness here, yes, but also a deep sense of love, as if these figures are bound by something invisible - something stronger than the forces pulling them apart. It’s as though the drawing whispers about the complexities of relationships, where closeness and pain coexist, where destruction and creation are inseparable.
#drawing #sketchbook #dreaminterpretation #activeimagination #jungianpsychology #graphite #burntart #artprocess #artandemotion
