Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: EDUCATION - Bachelor of Arts, Nanjing College of Arts (1983)
AWARDS - Best Oil Painting - Chinese Government Art Show (1989)
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS - Toronto Outdoor Arts Exhibition (2009); Art on the Rocks - Georgian Bay (2009); Cabbagetown Art Show - Toronto (2007); Muskoka Arts & Crafts Show (2007); Queen West Art Crawl (2007); Inside Art Show - Toronto (2007)Mississauga City Hall Art Show (2005); Waterloo Art Festival (2005); Distillery Arts Show - Toronto (2004); One of a Kind Art Show & Sale - Toronto (2004)
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: I graduated from the Ontario College of Art, Material Arts & Design in 1973. I have returned to OCAD to earn my B.A. of Design (2011 completion).
1976-1994 - Professional stained glass designer of architectural installations for business and private homes, mostly commissions.
1998-2002 - Worked in glass painting, etching, sandblasting multiple layers.
I taught for 10 years with the Board of Education night school and enrichment classes in glass (Junior High School level).
2000-2008 - Taught clases in stained glass followed by medieval chain maille as a member of an artist collect in Cabbagetown.
Shows - Cabbagetown Festiaval (2008-2010); Queen West Art Crawl; Fairy Lake - Newmarket; Women's Festiavl - Kingston; Heintzman House - Thornhill
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: Since exhibiting my work at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition in 2002, I began taking orders from across Canada and the United States creating custom contemporary artworks for independent collectors. In 2010, I'm pursuing a series of new works exploring the recent trend of dogs in clothes, pet fashion becoming more mainstream. I'm primarily a self-taught contemporary artist. I completed one year of visual art studies at York University and have taken numerous art related courses over the past twenty years. I have exhibited in Toronto, New York, Maine and California. Recently, I participated in the Square Foot Show at AWOL Gallery, Toronto.
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: Education: Algonquin College of Applied Arts & Technology, Ottawa (1994); University of Arts, Moscow, Russia - Advanced Fine Arts (1988-1996); Voronezh College of Arts, Voronezh, Russia - Bachelor of Fine Arts (1974-1978)
Selected Group Exhibitions: Queen West Art Crawl, Toronto Outdoor Art Show, Riverdale Art Walk, Gallery Streetsville (Mississauga), Carmel Gallery (Ottawa), Thera Gallery (Toronto), Gallery Richellieu (Montreal), Gallerie du Monde (Baltimore, ML, USA)
Selected Solo Exhibitions: "Divergence" - Oakville Art Society; Dovercourt Center, Ottawa; University of Ottawa; Elite Art Gallery, Montreal
Artist Statement: My art has always been my spiritual release, a way to explore my own soul and to touch others. I look to the future and to the past alike. My influences are great asters: Botticelli and Titian, Rubens and Rembrandt, Van Gogh and a multitude of others throughout the ages. Repetition is not my forte and my personal style is a fusion of palette knife techniques, impressionistic strokes, and surrealist perspectives. Each stroke differs from the rest, each painting is distinct and with no likeness in existence. Originality is key.
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: Education: Bachelor of Design, OCAD (2008)
Shows: 2010 - Speakeasy Spring Craft Show; 2009 - Tranzac Christmas Craft Show. 2003-2005 - DUDE Christmas & Spring Craft Shows; 2000-2003 - One of a Kind Christmas Craft Show, Vancouver Gift Show; 1998-2002 - Various outdoor markets in Victoria & Vancouver, BC
Awards: 2006 & 2007 - Millenium Top-Level Excellence Scholarship Award; 2006 - Student Summer Small Business Start-Up Grant; 2000 - Self Employment Assistance Grant
Clients (Past & Present): Art Gallery of Ontario; Downward Dog Yoga Studio; Red Pegasus; Trove; The Outer Layer; Rubies Beauty Bar; FanTan Gallery; Silk Road Tea Company; Shelter; Nathalie Roze & Co.; Vancouver Art Gallery
Artist Statement: I started Grace Design in 1998 after my return from India, with a backpack full of sari silk, looking for a unique and creative way to share my experiences from abroad. Since then, I have traveled to many other countries in search of unusual found textiles. This has taken me to some interesting place, from Oaxacan flea markets to second hand stores in Tokyo. I love the thrill of the search and the interesting stories that come from these experiences. Every found piece of fabric has its own history and my work is a continuation of this narrative. I am constantly inspired by the creativity of foreign cultures and love to mix juxtaposing aesthetics. Through this, I hope to inspire a kind of "global style", that which celebrates creativity, individuality and cultural differences.
Grace Design currently consists of a line of handbags, home accessories and clothing made from found pieces of fabric.
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: I have been using fine imported papers (Japanese, Thai and Nepalese) to create abstract and representational images. There is no paint used in my art.
I have participated in solo, group and juried shows for almost twenty years.
Most recent exhibitions:
One of a Kind Christmas Show 2010, Toronto
March 2010 Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, New York (Group Show)
April 2010 "Organic Series" New Life Church, Guelph(Solo Show)
May "little Treasure's" Bologna, Italy (Group show)
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: I have been designing and creating jewellery in Toronto for 19 years. It has been my full-time pursuit for 12+ years. I have taken many art and craft courses ranging from glasswork and ceramics to photography and film. I am currently studying visual arts part-time at the University of Toronto.
Artist Statement: Born in Toronto, Leila spent much of her
childhood creating and designing.
Making jewellery began as a portable
creative outlet during her extended travels in the US, with her first sales from an exciting stint of street vending in NYC. Her current work reflects this adventurousness.
Leila is continually challenging herself
to explore new techniques with a focus on the integrity of design and function of each piece.
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