Sharon Delblanc

I grew up in rural areas around Edmonton, where I now reside. My passion for the dramatic prairie sky and elusive light was kindled during long hours on horseback exploring the farming communities where I grew up. I currently live close to the North Saskatchewan River valley. Daily early-morning and late-afternoon forays along the riverbanks help maintain my spiritual connection with nature and feed my fascination with light, atmosphere, and spatial relationships.

The inspiration for my painting is grounded in the traditions of the Romantic period and the French Impressionists, however, I feel an even stronger link to the work of Scandinavian artists from around the end of the nineteenth century. Not only do these accomplished artists speak through my own Scandinavian heritage, but also in their beautiful and lesser-known legacies I find a bond with the unique light and atmosphere of the Northern Hemisphere. I find similar expression of moody, lyrical compositions in the works of many of these artists, especially Anna Archer, Peder Kroyer, and Christian Krohg. Their works often comprise simple forms filled with the dramatic light and subtle colours so common to the prairie skies and landscapes. In addition, the cultural anxieties of today's Canadian prairie communities echo the Nordic struggles with cultural identity these works frequently express. Thus these Nordic artists connect with the narrative and cultural components so frequently expressed in my work.

Education
1998 University of Alberta Bachelor of Education with Distinction, Major in Fine Art

Solo Exhibitions
1998 Swizzlesticks Hair Salon, Edmonton
1998 Fuss Hair, Edmonton
1998 Valley Gallery, Drayton Valley, AB
1992 Restaurant Gallery, Stony Plain Multicultural Centre

Group Exhibitions
2003 Scott Gallery (two person exhibition)
2003 Generations Public Gallery, Stony Plain, AB
2000 Scott Gallery
1999 Society of Western Canadian Artists Senior Member Juried Group Show, Camrose, AB
1998 Canadian Federation of Artists Juried Group Show, Johnson Gallery, Edmonton
1997 Canadian Federation of Artists Juried Group Show, Special-T Gallery, Edmonton
1996 Canadian Federation of Artists Juried Group Show, Manulife Place, Edmonton
1993 Canadian Federation of Artists Juried Group Show, Scotia Place, Edmonton

Collections
Private and corporate collections in Canada and Sweden
1988, 1999 Christmas card editions by Alberta Artists for Western Greeting Cards Ltd.

 

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