Avalene's passion of community and art stems from the experience of being raised in the village of Eden Mills, and interacting with Downtown Guelphs' unique cultural identity.

"I was surrounded by local artists from all backgrounds and we all interacted as a tight community to promote and grow our voice as a village, both artistically and culturally. Photography has always been a passion of mine, playing with all sorts of digital expression like camera, film, and more ever since I was little. More presently, I continue to express my view of the world through the lens of a camera, as well as mediums like painting and clay. Flexible, soft, and nimble are the works of clay, thus giving me the freedom to create and explore the visionary complexities of sculpture: both functional and ornate. Working closely with these mediums have allowed me to thrive in artistic environments, surrounded by like-minded people and allowing me to create pieces and relationships that grow a community with a creativity-based vision."