• ARTIST STATEMENT AND CV

    ARTIST STATEMENT AND CV

    I am a Toronto artist, arts manager and curator who has painted professionally since 2007. My work hangs in private and corporate collections internationally. My paintings are about the things we carry that don't get expressed in words. My process is intuitive and spontaneous, but never random. It's movement-based and rooted in my feelings and experiences as I build layers that may invoke a sense of play, but beneath the surface hold a lot of chaos. Each piece is its own journey into my inner world.

    Arts Education:
    Honours BA: Fine Arts Sudies
    York University, 1994

    Representation at Denison Gallery in Toronto

    Toronto Outdoor Art Fair 2023 and 2024

    2014-2020:
    Representation at MJG Gallery in Toronto
    Monthly features on ARTBOMB Daily Art Auction
    Representation at Canvas Gallery in Toronto
    Queen West Art Crawl, Toronto
    "It's Amazing" Curated Group Show at the Historic Roundhouse in Toronto
    "Just My Type" Group Show at #Hashtag Gallery Toronto
    Totum on King Gallery Space
    Paintings on the 2nd floor screen at the Saatchi Gallery in London

    2009-2013
    Sunnyside Beach Juried Art Show & Sale, Toronto
    in2art Little Show, Oakville
    The Riverdale Art Walk 2011, Toronto
    2-artist show, A Mano Libera Gallery, St. Catharines
    Representation at in2art Gallery in Oakville
    Representation at Koyman Galleries in Ottawa
    Representation at Gallery 133 in Toronto
    "Lust" Group Show: Beverly Owens Project, Toronto
    The Little Art Show: Hangman Gallery, Toronto
    "Love" Group Show: 918 Bathurst Arts Centre, Toronto
    Queen West Art Crawl 2009, Toronto
    Square Foot Show: AWOL Gallery, Toronto
    "In The Art": ARTA Gallery, Toronto
    "Sweet Talk": PROPELLER Gallery, Toronto
    Studio Show, Toronto
    Representation at Simply Cottage, Bracebridge

    Teaching:
    Encaustic Painting Instructor at the Koffler Centre of the Arts

    Curating:
    2016: Pamela Ozery Retrospective Exhibit at 1620 Dupont St Gallery in support of Art Starts
    2016: Art Starts annual showcase at the Toronto Centre for the Arts' Gallery Space
    2015: Pop up group shows at Bell Canada and Tangerine in partnership with ArtBomb

    Grants:
    Toronto Arts Council Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship Grant Recipient 2018, 2019, 2021

    ENCAUSTIC FAQ:
    (I am not currently painting in this medium, but if you own one of my encaustic works, here is how to take care of them.)

    WILL THEY MELT?
    Under normal temperatures, encaustic paintings will remain stable indefinitely. As with any work of art, please display your painting out of direct sunlight and avoid extreme temperatures. It is probably not wise to leave it in your car for any length of time in extreme heat or cold, or in front of a window in a non-air conditioned house in the summer. Encaustic paint melts between 50° and 60° Celsius so if cared for properly, your painting is unlikely to melt unless your house is burning. By hanging and storing your painting at room temperature you are ensuring it will retain its natural beauty for at least a few thousand years.

    CAN I TOUCH IT?
    The surface of encaustic is somewhat like a beeswax candle. Although it is completely dry, it can be scratched, gouged, or chipped if handled roughly and should be treated carefully as you would all pieces of fine art. When moving the painting, protect the surface and edges.

    CLEANING AND TRANSPORT
    As the wax cures, an encaustic painting may develop a film on the surface. This is a natural process called "bloom" and is easily removed, along with shallow scratches, by wiping the surface with a soft cloth. If it appears dull, give it a gentle dusting or buffing with a lint free soft cloth to maintain the unique patina of the wax.

    As with all works of fine art, use common sense when transporting your painting. You can protect it by attaching a piece of foam core or mounting board to its surface-side using the edges of the frame as a support and/ or wrapping it in bubble wrap.