WELCOME TO THE

ORIGINAL MIXED MEDIA

ART GALLERY

of

CELIA PIPER

ABOUT CANADIAN ARTIST

CELIA PIPER

Artists Bio:
 Celia was born in Manitoba, Canada and has also lived in Ontario 
and British Columbia.  She has been involved in the arts since she was 
a young girl, beginning her artistic career when she was four years 
old in dance and music.  Celia started to develop a strong interest in 
visual arts when she was 10 years old, after winning a first 
place award for her drawing inspired by Flanders Fields for the Royal 
Canadian Legion Annual Poster Contest.
Celia has studied arts ongoing, continuing with music and visual arts 
programs throughout high school and different post secondary 
institutions.  She is a graduate of the Q.E.C.V.I. Creative Arts Focus 
Program in Kingston, Ontario and most recently has graduated from 
the Fine Arts University Transfer/Diploma Program at the College of 
New Caledonia in Prince George, British Columbia.  Celia has exhibited 
her works in numerous settings including the group exhibit titled, "In 
the Art of the City" which she helped organize in Kingston, Ontario and 
more recently the group exhibit titled, "Do Not Erase" at the Two 
Rivers Gallery in Prince George, British Columbia.  Her work can be 
found online and in private collections in Canada and the United States.

Celia is also interested in hair design, and when not painting, works 
as a Senior Hairstylist at Diva Salon and Spa in Kingston, Ontario. She 
is excited to be back living in the vibrant city of Kingston and to 
have the ability to get involved with the community and 
collaborate with local artists.

Artist’s Statement: 
"I am inspired by the human condition, and that forms the basis for 
most of my work.
I take a mixed media approach with all of my paintings. My creative 
process often includes a collage of handmade paper, fabric, acrylic 
paint and mediums.  I also integrate frottage, drawing mediums such as 
pastels and objects from nature that have been found or given to me at 
some point in my life journey.
My previous works (2007-2008) have not focused on a specific theme, 
rather than random feelings, inspirations and experiences that have 
captured my imagination that I wished to share on canvas.
In my recent works (2009)I have been experimenting more in depth with 
multiple layers, varied texture, symbols, strong line and 
vibrant color, to create a more complex series of works that just like 
the layers of life, cannot be decoded or understood with a 
quick glance.  By venturing outside of my "box" I am able to break free 
of old habits and patterns. By creating, I exhibit my gifts and purpose 
in life, hopefully inspiring viewers to dwell deeper and to find their 
own interpretation and meaning in my work."

Curriculum Vitae:

Group Exhibitions
August 16th 2009 ~ "Women's Art Festival" ~ City Park ~ Kingston, 
Ontario
April 2009 ~ "Do Not Erase" ~ Two Rivers Gallery ~ Prince George, 
British Columbia
March 2009 - April 2009~ "Relationships" ~ College of New Caledonia ~ 
Prince George, British Columbia
November 2008 ~ "Bring Me That Horizon" ~ College of New Caledonia ~ 
Prince George, British Columbia
November 2007 - November 2008 ~ Meow Records ~ Prince George, British 
Columbia
April - June 2001 ~ "In the Art of the City" ~ Kingston, Ontario
Awards
1993 ~Royal Canadian Legion Annual Poster Contest~ 1st Place, Junior 
Category ~ Kingston, Ontario
Memberships
Visual Arts Ontario ~ Member since 2008
Kingston Arts Council ~ Member since 2009
CARFAC Ontario ~ Member since 2009
Education and Workshops
April 2009 ~ Fine Arts University Transfer Diploma (with honors) ~ 
College of New Caledonia ~ Prince George, British Columbia
October 3rd 2008 ~ Golden Workshop ~ Prince George, British Columbia
September 2001 ~ Color Theory and Perception ~ St. Lawrence College ~ 
Kingston, Ontario
September 2001 ~ Design Concepts ~ St. Lawrence College ~ Kingston, 
Ontario
September 2001 ~ Life Drawing ~ St. Lawrence College ~ Kingston, Ontario
June 2001 ~ Focus Arts Program ~  Q.E.C.V.I. ~ Kingston, Ontario