Elizabeth Thompson Advises

On view April 18th until June 28, 2026

Opening Reception: Saturday, April 18th, 2026 | 2:00 PM

Art Gallery of Peterborough

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Guest Curated by Rhona Wegner
In this exhibition, JoEllen Brydon draws from the archive of her mother, Jean Armstrong Brydon, who wrote as “Elizabeth Thompson” for The Globe and Mail from 1966 to 1978. A thoughtful and progressive voice, Jean’s columns captured deeply personal stories within a broader moment of social change, inviting readers into reflection and dialogue. Through painting and multimedia installation, Brydon revisits these materials to explore the complexity of lived experience and the narratives we construct, both for others and for ourselves.