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Short Bio

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After working as a graphic designer for 10 years (1980 - 1990), I am delighted to dedicate my time on some fresh and innovative paintings.

Four years of consuming arts and culture in Florence, Italy (1991 - 1995) planted a creative seed in my heart, I came back to Canada and started to paint passionately.

From 2000 to 2015, I ran a commercial art studio in Toronto (Canada), teaching drawing and painting to children and adults, including those with special needs.

As a student of life, citizen of the world, and a child of the universe, I love learning because I am always young-at-heart. With this awareness, I immerse myself in paintings everyday, exploring the possible truth in science and the secret of collective intelligence in nature.

 Education

2016

Mohawk College

Online program

Autism & Behavioural Science

Studied Autism Spectrum and various theories of human behaviours from the scientific perspective. Hands on helping and working with children with autism.

2014

Ontario College   of Art & Design University

Toronto, Canada

Bachelor of Fine Arts

This honours degree was combined with previous Art Diploma (1990) from the same college plus one year off-campus Independent Study (1991) in Florence, Italy.

1995

Palazzo Spinelli Institution

Florence, Italy

 

1980

Sheridan College

Oakville, Canada

Painting Restoration

Graduated in Painting Restoration and learned various painting techniques of the works of Renaissance masters. Afterwards, I worked for a year as an apprentice in the same field under a master's direct supervision.

Graphic Design

Graduated from Graphic Design with a high honour diploma.

White Structure

Solo Exhibitions                      

2023/4 - The Keffer Memorial Chapel, inside The Martian Luther University College (Waterloo, Canada)
            
An iGuidehttps://youriguide.com/martin_luther_university_75_university_ave_w_waterloo_on
            Ida's Artist Talk: https://luther.wlu.ca/centres/kanata/art-and-vespers.html     
2014 - Gerrard Art Space Gallery (Toronto, Canada)
2010 - Bluff Gallery (Scarborough, Canada)  
2006 - Cliffcrest Library (Scarborough, Canada)   
2003 - Studio 21 (Scarborough, Canada)  
2002 - Scarborough Civic Centre (Scarborough, Ontario, Canada)
2000 - A Space Gallery (Toronto, Canada) 
1992/3 - Library of British Institute (Florence, Italy) 



Group Exhibitions

2023 - UpTown Gallery (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada)
            Participating on-going shows and a featured artist once a year for two months since 2017 
2022 - The Federation of Canadian Artists (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)
            Participated in various exhibitions in The Federation Gallery
2022 - The Federation of Canadian Artists, Toronto Chapter (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
            Participated ​in various galleries in Ontario
2022 - The Paris Bohemian Gallery (Paris, Ontario, Canada)
            Participated an exhibition with local artists
2018 - Central Ontario Artist Association (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada)
            Juried member shows at Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery and the Gallery of Hamilton (Ontario)
2017 - New Hamburg Studio Tour (New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada)
            Participated 2 local artist exhibitions in New Hamburg, Ontario 
2015 - Women Art Association of Canada (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
            Participated annual member exhibitions since 2010
2014 - Orange Art Gallery (Ottawa, Canada)
            Participated an International art exhibition 
2014 - Bluff Gallery (Scarborough, Ontario, Canada)
​            Participated various art exhibitions since 2000 
2013 - Cedar Ridge Art Centre (Scarborough, Ontario, Canada)
            Participated various art exhibitions

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