Carolyn Sharp 

A CANADIAN ARTIST, INSPIRED BY THE DRAMA, BEAUTY & MOVEMENT OF NATURE

I think of my work as an inventory of experiences felt by my deep connection to the landscape of Southern Ontario. I’m inspired by raging waters, dramatic skies, wide open fields and bewildering cloud formations.

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My process begins with random mark making and an abstracted colour wash. I then build up layer upon layer using oil & cold wax medium, continually scraping back and revealing compelling formations that expose themselves during the process. Connections are discovered, buried, lost and re-found, reverberating the constant shift in the natural world.

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My arrangements are symbolic and simplified, inviting the viewer to move into the painting and experience the inordinate beauty of our Canadian landscape. It is my fervent wish for them to experience a place of contemplation, to recall a sense of wonder and amazement for this beautiful country that we call home.

Awards 

2018

Skatchard Family Trust Award, Paint Ontario

2014

First Place, Guelph Creative Arts Assoc. Juried Show, Guelph Museum

Exhibitions 

Solo

2016

Cafe Creperie, Elora

Kloepfer Gallery, Guelph

Group

2019

Elora Centre for the Arts, December Holiday Show

Seasons show, curated by Art at the e-Bar, Guelph

Elora Fergus Studio Tour, Sept/Oct

Stone Gable Artists, First Ontario Arts Centre, Milton

Insights Juried Art Show, Wellington County Museum

Riverdale Art Walk, Toronto

H2O - Water for Good - 3 person show, Elora Centre for the Arts

2018

Elora Fergus Studio Tour, Elora, Ontario

Paint Ontario juried show, won award

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2017

Elora Fergus Studio Tour

Monday Night Painters Group Show, Elora Centre for the Arts

2016

2015

Elora Fergus Studio Tour