Sweet Fix (Triptych) Featured in New Article: On Ephemerality and Meaning

I am thrilled to announce that my new installation, Sweet Fix (Triptych), has been featured in an article by Lillian Liao, titled “Avery Lake’s Sweet Fix – A reflection on ephemerality.”

Published today (November 25, 2025), the piece explores the themes central to the installation: the fleeting nature of pleasure, the duality of the holiday season, and the necessary human agency to create meaning in an age where technology can readily replicate creativity.

As the article notes, Sweet Fix is about asking: “What does it mean to enjoy something now that we know will dissolve?” The work uses the visual metaphor of the dissolving lollipop, paired with a participatory element, to encourage viewers to be intensely present, both with the art and the moment itself.

I encourage you to read the full reflection, which connects this work to the philosophy in The Age of Beauty manifesto and my background in ethics:

Read the full article here: https://thelasource.com/culture/2025/11/25/avery-lakes-sweet-fix-a-reflection-on-ephemerality/

See Sweet Fix In Person

The installation will be presented for the first time as part of The Gallery George’s Festive Visions exhibition. I look forward to seeing you at the opening!

Exhibition: Festive Visions
Location: The Gallery George (Gastown, Vancouver)
Opening Reception: Thursday, December 4th, 6–9pm
Exhibition Run: December 4 – 28, 2025

I hope this work encourages you to pause and find your own "sweet fix" for the moment.

- Avery Lake