


"I’m not interested in creating an illustration. I want to create something that has its own life and power." - Kezleigh
Biography
Kezleigh (Amy Merritt) is a new media and digital artist from Muskoka, Ontario, now based in Toronto, Canada. Her practice explores the fragility and complexity of the human psyche, delving into memory’s flaws, subconscious irregularities, and the dreamlike layers of inner communication.
Her creative process begins in the digital realm, where she cathartically reconstructs fleeting moments through various software tools. These works are then UV-laser printed onto the reverse side of acrylic glass and precision laser-cut into unique forms. Many of her custom pieces are site-specific, designed to harmonize seamlessly with their surroundings.
Kezleigh’s work has gained significant recognition in the contemporary art scene. She was a featured artist at The Artist Project in Toronto, where she received the prestigious Gladstone House Award. Her work has also been exhibited in respected venues including Arta Gallery, Hazelton Fine Art Galleries, The Propeller Art Gallery, and Gallery 1313. She has presented her art both nationally and internationally, with growing acclaim.
She currently lives and works in Toronto, furthering her exploration of the intersections between technology, memory, and humanity.
