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Kirsten Sheffield is represented by the Abbotsford Art Gallery in Abbotsford, B.C.

  
 AWARDS
2017
                  People's Choice Award - 2017 Sidney Fine Arts Show
                            
"Solitude - Longbeach" 


2015
                 Colin Graham Award for Innovative Work  - MAJOR CATEGORY - 2015 Sidney Fine Arts Show
                        
"Summer Shadows"
               People's Choice Award - 2015 Sidney Fine Arts Show
                             "Summer Shadows"


Upcoming and Past Exhibitions and Shows

2021
   July 5-10          Two Person Show       ArtSea Gallery        Sidney,  BC,   Canada 
                               TBA - featuring Kirsten T.O. Sheffield and Wayne Peterson


2020
   Oct 5-Dec 24    Chilliwack Museum and Archives      Chilliwack, BC, Canada
                            Creative in Quarantine
- Exhibition of  work created during the 2020 pandemic year.


2019
   Feb 2-7            ArtSea Gallery        Sidney,   BC,   Canada
                             Taste of Tulista - Exhibition of artists showing in the upcoming 2019 season at the ArtSea Gallery.

    Aug 16-22      Solo Show      ArtSea Gallery       Sidney,   BC,   Canada
                             Travels Through Batik - original batiks and giclees

                                    "Reach Over Salish Sea"  sold
                                  
"Haida Sea Bear" sold
                                    "Haida Grizzly Bear" sold
                                    "Korcula" sold
                                    "Evening Sighs - Venezia" sold
                                    "Opulenza Antica - Venezia" sold
                                    "In the Quiet of the Morning" sold
                                    "Little Blue Boat" sold
                                    "Drifting Shadows" sold


    October           Sidney Fine Art Show          Sidney,   BC,  Canada               "Pinch of Saffron"  sold

2018

    October           Sidney Fine Art Show          Sidney,   BC,  Canada               "Secluded Cove - Saanich Inlet"  sold
                             
3 paintings entered/accepted, 2 sold                                     "Sailpast"  sold
                                                                                                                                    runner up to
2018 People's Choice Award


2017                  
     October         
Sidney Fine Art Show           Sidney,   BC,   Canada               "Solitude -  Longbeach" sold
                             3
paintings entered/accepted/sold                                                AWARDED: 
                                                                                                                                           
2017 People's Choice Award
                                                                                                                                        "Petite Ville en Dordogne" sold  
                                                                                                                                        "
Seal Rock - Saanich Inlet" sold


     Nov 19-Dec 9    Group Exhibition       The Abbotsford Art Gallery,  Abbotsford, BC, Canada
                                Small Works Show
                                         painters:  Min Ma,  Hong Zhu,  Donna Zhang,  Kirsten Sheffield,  Pieter Molenaar   and others                                                 sculptors:   Vance Theoret and Shannon Ravenhall


 

2016      
    
July 5-10          Two Person Show        Tulista Gallery        Sidney,  BC,   Canada 
                                Travels Through An Artist's Eye - featuring Kirsten T.O. Sheffield and Serena J. Trinder
                                         "Pueblo Blanco - Andalucia, Spain" sold
                                      
"The Rug Merchant - Goreme, Turkey" sold
                                        
"Via Santa Maria delle Grazie - Sorrento, Amalfi Coast" sold
                                         
"Siesta Türk Tarzı" sold
                                         
"Grazelema - Spain" sold
                                          "Springtime in the Hilltowns - Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy" sold


     Sept 8-15         Invited to 2016 Artexpo Milan       Milan, Italy                        

     October            Sidney Fine Art Show          Sidney, BC,  Canada                  "Seaside Passage" sold  
                               
3 paintings entered/accepted, 2 sold                                      "After Summer Showers - Hosta" sold 

     November        Group Exhibition     The Abbotsford Art Gallery     Abbotsford,   BC,   Canada
                                Sixth Annual Contemporary Art Show


                      
2015
     August            Painting on the Edge 2015     Vancouver,  BC                          "In the Gary Oak Shadows"
                               International FCA,  Federation Gallery, Granville Island                 

     October           Sidney Fine Art Show            Sidney,   BC,   Canada                "Summer Shadows - Saanich Inlet" sold
                               3
paintings entered/accepted/sold                                                 AWARDS: 
                                                                                                                                             
Colin Graham Award for Innovative Work and
                                                                                                                                              2015 People's Choice Award
                                                                                                                                         "Heron - Botanical Beach" sold
                                                                                                                                         "After Summer Showers - Alstroemarea"sold

    
November     
Group Exhibition    The Abbotsford Art Gallery     Abbotsford,  BC,  Canada 
                               Fifth Annual Contemporary Art Show   


2014                     
      October           Sidney Fine Art Show              Sidney, BC, Canada                 "Yucca" sold
                               2 paintings entered/accepted/sold                                            "Clear Water - Saanich Inlet"  sold


      Nov 21 - Dec 12 
                                 Group Exhibition       Abbotsford Art Gallery,  Abbotsford, BC, Canada 
                               
"Fusion" - Forth Annual Contemporary Art Show   

                                          painters:  Min Ma,   Hong Zhu,   Donna Zhang,  Kirsten Sheffield and Pieter Molenaar                                                                 sculptors:   Vance Theoret and Shannon Ravenhall



2013                   
        October        Sidney Fine Art Show             Sidney, BC, Canada                   "Botanical Beach"  sold

                               1 painting entered/accepted/sold

 
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(two images immediately below) "Small Works Show" Abbotsford Art Gallery, Nov 19-Dec 9 2017
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(two images directly above) "Fusion"  Abbotsford Art Gallery, 2014

Education

1992    Bachelor of  Arts (First Class)  in Art History
1990- 1992    University of Victoria    Art History Department     Faculty of Fine Arts
1989- 1990    University of Victoria     Visual Arts Department    Faculty of Fine Arts  

1988    Art of the Airbrush                Oxford University Polytechnic
1986    Fabric Workshop                   Carol Sabiston
1986    Oil painting for permanent display in foyer of  Check TV  Victoria - organized and selected by Bill Porteous

1985    Watercolour Workshop        Rita Edwards
 


Memberships

2015- present        Active Status Federation of Canadian Artists
2014- present        The Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula
2014 - 2015            The Abbotsford Arts Council


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The art of framing my batiks!

I have developed a framing solution that emphasizes the organic, natural aspects of the batik by particularly highlighting the 100% cotton on which the works are painted while maintaining conservation parameters - I was very fortunate to have the expertise of the Whiterock Gallery in Whiterock, BC, which specializes in framing challenges.  With the help of their designer, Amy, and framer, Byron, we envisioned a system of dry-mounting the cloth, leaving the raw edge exposed and creating a subtle shadow effect thus emphasizing the fabric.  This definitely draws attention and distinguishes my work from other mediums.  As conservation is of great importance, Amy and Byron confirmed that the dry-mounting glue was conservationally sound and  would have no adverse affects on the artwork and, if required, the batik can be easily removed, undamaged.


I brought this framing concept closer to home where it was realized by Annette Sanders of
Julie Anne's Art & Custom Framing in Chilliwack, BC.   After several preliminary tests and design adjustments, Annette has become my "Framer of Choice".   She is exceptionally competent with the technique, while sharing my perfectionism.  Never satisfied until I am, Annette is the framer I recommend to my patrons buying unframed pieces.


Julie Anne's Art & Custom Framing

http://www.julieannesartandframing.com/
#4-45802 Luckakuck Way
Chilliwack, BC    V2R 5P9
604-858-7813


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