Pearls of Memory. Signs of Love.

Independent Project
Exhibition
In-person
Jan 29 2026
Free
Jan 29, 2026
7:00pm 10:00pm
Jan 23Fri Closed
Jan 24Sat Closed
Jan 25Sun Closed
Jan 26Mon Closed
Jan 27Tue Closed
Jan 28Wed Closed
Jan 29Thu 11:00am 6:00pm
Jan 30Fri Closed
Jan 31Sat Closed
Feb 01Sun Closed
Transmission Studios, 58 58 Berkeley Street, Toronto

‘Pearls of Memories’ by Alina Tacmelova embodies the inner emotional landscape. It is a space of stillness, tenderness, and reflection. Delicate garlands of pearls, each symbolizing a memory, hang suspended like fragments of lived experience. The installation invites visitors to participate in a personal dialogue with the pearls and to touch, listen, and whisper their own memories into the space. Through this interaction, Tacmelova transforms the work into a collective memory field, where individual stories merge and resonate, creating a shared emotional rhythm.

‘Signs of Love?’ by Yury Goncharov mirrors the structures of contemporary communication and emotional exchange. His minimalist installation presents a series of symbolic choices through hearts marked with a positive or negative sign. Each piece contrasts the symbol of love with signals of caution and restriction, questioning how modern intimacy is shaped by emotional barriers, past experiences, and technology. Visitors are invited to inscribe their own “signs of love,” contributing to a growing collective portrait of human connection and deciding what they bring into dialogue – support or destruction, acceptance or criticism.

Together, the two works form a continuous loop with an inward dive into memory and an outward reflection on communication. Tacmelova’s intimacy and Goncharov’s conceptual precision complement one another, creating a living dialogue between feeling and form.

The public visiting for ‘Pearls of Memories. Signs of Love?’ will take place on January 29 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Press is welcome from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (accreditation: [email protected]). The private night event with reception will run from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. If you would like to join the night event, follow the pages below and watch for stories with the registration link:
https://www.instagram.com/yury_goncharov_ &   https://www.instagram.com/alina.tacmelova.art

 

Participants

Yury Goncharov, Alina Tacmelova

Acknowledgements

Custom Engineered Arts
 Faulhaber Agency
Transmission Studios

Accessibility

Who should visitors contact with questions regarding accessibility?
Alina Tacmelova
For projects with printed information, will it be available in large-format and/or Braille?
Printed materials will be available on-site from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Is this venue accessible by wheelchair or similar mobility devices? This includes access to washrooms and all aspects of programming/events.
Yes
Are designated parking spots for persons with disabilities close to the entrance of the building?
Yes
Can people get to the venue using accessible transit?
Yes