September Visiting Artists

Doreen Lalor – Public Transit

Jane Stryker – Close to Home

This September, the Goderich Co-op Gallery is delighted to welcome a collaborative exhibition from members Doreen Lalor and Jane Stryker, who share the Visiting Artist space.

Doreen Lalor
Doreen’s artistic practice spans stained glass, printmaking, watercolour, acrylic, oil, and standing wool rugs. With a background in philosophy, zoology, and an Honours Associate Diploma from OCAD, she often brings a thoughtful, philosophical, and sometimes political lens to her work. Her section of the exhibition, Public Transport, explores public transit as a metaphor for life—using shifts in medium and imagery to reflect the movement, intersections, and shared journeys that shape our world.

Jane Stryker
Jane works primarily in oils and watercolours, and has also explored wood carving using hand tools. Self-taught and deeply influenced by her rural upbringing, she paints scenes that honour the everyday rhythms of life—sheep shearing, napping cats, houseplants, and quiet corners of domesticity. Her exhibition, Close to Home, offers images of calm and simplicity, intentionally free of political commentary, and grounded in appreciation for the beauty of ordinary moments.