The Chalkboard Project by Stephen Uhraney

On at Mississauga Civic Centre’s Great Hall from May 16-31.

Opening Reception: May 20, 7-9 PM in the Great Hall

The Chalkboard Project is a documentary photography and storytelling initiative by Stephen Uhraney designed to capture authentic human expression in its simplest, most direct form. The concept is built around a single, universal object, the chalkboard, as a tool for communication, vulnerability, and truth-telling. Each participant is invited to write a personal message on the board, a thought, confession, hope, or belief and then be photographed holding it. The resulting images form an honest visual dialogue between words and faces, revealing the emotional and social landscape of our time.

The project shot on film using a 72 year old Rolleiflex Twin Lens Reflex camera and processed by the artist slows the process down to make each image more intentional. It aims to explore identity, emotion, and connection through a minimal but deeply human approach. The chalkboard becomes a mirror for the soul, temporary, imperfect, and erasable, much like our thoughts and experiences. It’s a reminder that expression doesn’t need to be polished or permanent to be powerful.

Learn more about The Chalkboard Project here: https://stephenuhraney.com/portfolio/the-chalkboard-project/

Presented by Mississauga Arts Council and funded by the Hazel McCallion Foundation.