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Carla Miedema
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Wetlands # 3, acrylic & grasses on cavas, 24"x36"
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Reflections #1, acrylic & oil paints on Canvas, 54"x 78"
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Artist, Carla Miedema, was born in Holland, and after growing up in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, has spent the last 30 years living in the Cloyne area, on the edge of the Canadian Shield. Over the years she took numerous art interest courses, and in 1991 graduated from Queen’s University with a degree in Fine Art.
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Carla’s love of nature and the land is reflected in her art work. Bark, pine needles, lichen, grasses, and other bits of material found in nature become part of her paintings in acrylic and mixed media on canvas. These elements create a sculptural relief effect. The layering and glazing of the paints and other materials reflects the constant changes and the cycle of life in nature. By allowing different layers of paint to show through, an extra dimension is achieved. Over the past few years her paintings have become more expressionistic as she experiments with different collage materials on various mediums such as yupo and watercolour papers. Her monochromatic pen & ink drawings on handmade paper depict the delicate beauty of wild foliage. The handmade paper enhances the drawings and creates an illusion of depth.
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Carla has exhibited both solo and group shows of her work extensively since 1972 in Ontario. In her pursuit to create a local awareness of art, Carla initiated and chaired the Mazinaw Country Studio Tour and the Bon Echo Art Exhibition & Sale, both in the Cloyne area. Carla is a member of numerous art organizations and her work has been published in magazines. Reviews of her work have appeared in many local newspapers. Her art has received awards and prizes, which include Don Maddock award, the Presqu’ile Art Gallery 2nd place prize, and honourable mentions. Her art work can be found in collections in Canada, the Netherlands, and the United States.
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