“Entering the studio is a time of letting go: of expectations, of structure, of rules and of my own ideas about what’s possible and what’s not...in life and art.”
My Artistic Practice
I take larger ideas about the human condition and filter them through my own personal lens to explore themes of healing, resilience and selfhood. Using brushes, palette knives, rags and my hands, I build up and tear down the surface of the canvas, allowing the layers to conceal and then reveal, until the composition is complete. Inspired by my own traumas of cancer, it’s a cathartic process of discovery, pain and beauty.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
I believe art can forge the path to one’s true self expression. I also believe in the power of art to heal…
Art has always played an important part in my life. I’ve always been connected to it in one way or another as a daughter, mother, professional athlete, photographer, writer, and anthropologist.
It was not until a cancer diagnosis in 2017, however, that I was ‘awakened’ to fully pursue my life-long passion for painting. Painting has allowed me to distill and communicate my emotions and ideas about life, nature and our respective place within it. It is a means of exploring subjective human experiences as a gateway to broader human concerns. Holistically, it has provided me with a sense of clarity and purpose towards fulfillment of living my most authentic self.
I hope to engage, inspire and help others find and nurture their true purpose in life through art.
Upcoming exhibitions
TORONTO OUTDOOR ART FAIR (TOAF62) - JULY 2 -9, 2023 - Artwork available online until March 31, 2024
SOLO EXHIBIT - CUPCAKE LOUNGE, Ottawa - February 16 to June 22, 2024.
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Recent Media
Tune in to the exciting reveal featuring my artwork on HGTV Canada’s new home Reno/design show Hoarder House Flippers.!
