Hosted by: Olivia Harks
Join us for an Exhibition Opening Reception at the Timms Walkway Gallery with exhibiting artist Olivia Harks! Free to attend and open to all ages.
About the Artist
Originally from Toronto, Canada, grew up in New Zealand and studied Architecture at Auckland University, where she began exhibiting her artwork. After earning her Master's degree, she lived in Australia and the U.S. before returning to Canada. Now based in Abbotsford, Greater Vancouver, she paints and exhibits while living with her husband and two daughters.
Artist Statement
I'm a self-taught oil painter driven by a lifelong love of drawing and painting. My work is a visual exploration of emotions, mythology, and elements of surrealism reflecting the human psyche. Painting, for me, is a meditative practice, allowing me to quiet my mind, and create from a calm place.
My paintings reflect the darker elements of human nature, blending abstracted settings with female figures to evoke emotion and dreamlike narratives. These elements come together, suspended for a moment, to embody deeper layers of human consciousness and invite the viewer to connect with their own experience.
Motherhood had heightened my awareness of life's fragility and beauty, inspiring me to weave themes of feminine strength and grace into my work. Through my art, I aim to embrace this duality - the delicate balance of vulnerability and resilience that defines the human experience