14 × 18 | unframed
The first painting of the UNBECOMING collection, built from a palette of luminous pinks, oranges, and greens, with sunglasses, a snake necklace, and an abundance of hearts. Of all the works in the collection, this one feels closest to Vallières herself—a piece of her heart, translated directly onto canvas.
UNBECOMING PART 1 marks a new direction in Amélie Vallières’ practice: the culmination of more than six months of research, experimentation, and a growing desire to move beyond the traditional portrait. These works explore the messy, tender, chaotic process of becoming ourselves: the identities we inherit, the ones we outgrow, and the ones we are still learning to inhabit. Part 1 lays the foundation for the larger UNBECOMING collection, with Part 2 to be unveiled in spring 2027.
14 × 18 | unframed
The first painting of the UNBECOMING collection, built from a palette of luminous pinks, oranges, and greens, with sunglasses, a snake necklace, and an abundance of hearts. Of all the works in the collection, this one feels closest to Vallières herself—a piece of her heart, translated directly onto canvas.
UNBECOMING PART 1 marks a new direction in Amélie Vallières’ practice: the culmination of more than six months of research, experimentation, and a growing desire to move beyond the traditional portrait. These works explore the messy, tender, chaotic process of becoming ourselves: the identities we inherit, the ones we outgrow, and the ones we are still learning to inhabit. Part 1 lays the foundation for the larger UNBECOMING collection, with Part 2 to be unveiled in spring 2027.
