Anita Granger
Anita Granger was born in Toronto and grew up in the small town of Maple just north of the city. She holds a B.F.A. Spec. Hons. from York University with a double specialization in Visual Art and Graphic Design. In 2018 she completed her Certificate in Botanical Illustration (with Distinction) with the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, UK. and in 2024 she completed the Advanced Certificate in Botanical Illustration (with Distinction) with RBGE.
Anita has exhibited extensively in multiple group exhibitions throughout Ontario. Her work is held in private collections in Canada, the US and the Caribbean.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
I have a fundamental interest in plant and animal life, drawing much of my influence from nature. My work is inspired by my plants and garden, and frequent hikes in our natural environment. I look within nature to find refuge and my work channels the consideration of this relationship. Colour is my passion. Recent painted collages allow me to combine a love of both painting and sculpture by breaking down elements of a composition and restructuring them in layers of colour and form.
Anita Granger was born in Toronto and grew up in the small town of Maple just north of the city. She holds a B.F.A. Spec. Hons. from York University with a double specialization in Visual Art and Graphic Design. In 2018 she completed her Certificate in Botanical Illustration (with Distinction) with the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, UK. and in 2024 she completed the Advanced Certificate in Botanical Illustration (with Distinction) with RBGE.
Anita has exhibited extensively in multiple group exhibitions throughout Ontario. Her work is held in private collections in Canada, the US and the Caribbean.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
I have a fundamental interest in plant and animal life, drawing much of my influence from nature. My work is inspired by my plants and garden, and frequent hikes in our natural environment. I look within nature to find refuge and my work channels the consideration of this relationship. Colour is my passion. Recent painted collages allow me to combine a love of both painting and sculpture by breaking down elements of a composition and restructuring them in layers of colour and form.
