Ghosts Falling 

Sarah Joncas' painting, "Ghosts Falling," invites us into a liminal space where the veil between the living and spectral realms thins. Joncas, born in 1986, crafts a world reminiscent of classical portraiture, but it's tinged with a contemporary, almost gothic sensibility. The woman's melancholic gaze and the ethereal blue outlines of a skull, heart, and falling birds create a haunting visual poem. Joncas blurs the lines between traditional representations of femininity and an alternative narrative that embraces vulnerability and introspection. The artist has said that she is interested in exploring "themes of life and death," which is evident here. "Ghosts Falling" evokes a sense of longing, a yearning for connection beyond the confines of the physical world. It reflects a societal grappling with mortality and the search for meaning in an increasingly complex world. It serves as a poignant reminder of the ephemeral nature of existence and the enduring power of memory.