Joan Callister
JOAN CALLISTER
Born in Sarnia, ON
Lives and creates in both Guelph ON and Tobermory ON
EDUCATION
McMaster University, Hamilton ON, Bachelor of Arts Degree
SAIT, Calgary AB
Conestoga College, Kitchener ON
Sheridan College, Oakville ON
Visual Arts Mississauga, Mississauga ON
Haliburton School of Art and Design, Fleming College, Haliburton ON
Studio Journey, Santa Cruz CA
In the Studio, Postwar Abstract Painting, Museum of Modern Art, New York City NY
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Cambridge Galleries, Printmaking Fairs, Cambridge ON
Crimea Street Studio, Printmaking Shows, Guelph ON
Gallery M, Cambridge ON
RICA Gallery, Guelph ON
Red Brick Café, Guelph ON
Taren White Gallery, Paris ON
Art Alchemy, Toronto ON
Nine Online Gallery, Worldwide
Artworks Gallery Guelph, Guelph ON
Craig Gallery, Meaford ON
Wellington County Museum and Archives, Elora ON
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, Southampton ON
Paula White Diamond Art Gallery, Waterloo ON
Red Schoolhouse Gallery, Ferndale ON
Aird Gallery, Toronto ON
Kefi Art Gallery, Toronto ON
Matilda Gallery and Art Bar, Stratford ON
Gallery in the Grove, Bright’s Grove ON
Guelph Studio Tour, Guelph ON
Bruce Peninsula Society of Artists Studio Tour, Tobermory ON
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Joan Callister
Artist Statement
Through my lens and vision, I connect with elements in my surroundings. Often these images inform my abstract painting.
I am a Canadian painter and photographer whose life is centered around the longest shoreline of the Great Lakes. Born in Sarnia, summers in Bayfield, and now in Tobermory, Lake Huron has provided me with a constant source of raw beauty and wonder from which I share my exposure, being at one with nature.
Flow state is the highly pleasurable sync between body and mind being completely absorbed in effortless momentum. I find that idealist bliss by intuitively applying paint to substrate, abstracting my environment, and capturing the immediacy of 3D emotions on to a flat surface, be that my studio floor, or creating along the Lake Huron shoreline. That intense raw and emotional experience is as vital to me as breathing. This release exposes a vulnerable, soulful, and honest expression of my source.
My art offers authentic visual poetry where my idea of beautifully different and interesting can speak to all.
I invite you to explore my work and get lost in the details.
JOAN CALLISTER
Born in Sarnia, ON
Lives and creates in both Guelph ON and Tobermory ON
EDUCATION
McMaster University, Hamilton ON, Bachelor of Arts Degree
SAIT, Calgary AB
Conestoga College, Kitchener ON
Sheridan College, Oakville ON
Visual Arts Mississauga, Mississauga ON
Haliburton School of Art and Design, Fleming College, Haliburton ON
Studio Journey, Santa Cruz CA
In the Studio, Postwar Abstract Painting, Museum of Modern Art, New York City NY
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Cambridge Galleries, Printmaking Fairs, Cambridge ON
Crimea Street Studio, Printmaking Shows, Guelph ON
Gallery M, Cambridge ON
RICA Gallery, Guelph ON
Red Brick Café, Guelph ON
Taren White Gallery, Paris ON
Art Alchemy, Toronto ON
Nine Online Gallery, Worldwide
Artworks Gallery Guelph, Guelph ON
Craig Gallery, Meaford ON
Wellington County Museum and Archives, Elora ON
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, Southampton ON
Paula White Diamond Art Gallery, Waterloo ON
Red Schoolhouse Gallery, Ferndale ON
Aird Gallery, Toronto ON
Kefi Art Gallery, Toronto ON
Matilda Gallery and Art Bar, Stratford ON
Gallery in the Grove, Bright’s Grove ON
Guelph Studio Tour, Guelph ON
Bruce Peninsula Society of Artists Studio Tour, Tobermory ON
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Joan Callister
Artist Statement
Through my lens and vision, I connect with elements in my surroundings. Often these images inform my abstract painting.
I am a Canadian painter and photographer whose life is centered around the longest shoreline of the Great Lakes. Born in Sarnia, summers in Bayfield, and now in Tobermory, Lake Huron has provided me with a constant source of raw beauty and wonder from which I share my exposure, being at one with nature.
Flow state is the highly pleasurable sync between body and mind being completely absorbed in effortless momentum. I find that idealist bliss by intuitively applying paint to substrate, abstracting my environment, and capturing the immediacy of 3D emotions on to a flat surface, be that my studio floor, or creating along the Lake Huron shoreline. That intense raw and emotional experience is as vital to me as breathing. This release exposes a vulnerable, soulful, and honest expression of my source.
My art offers authentic visual poetry where my idea of beautifully different and interesting can speak to all.
I invite you to explore my work and get lost in the details.
$1,350.00
Mixed media on canvas.
30x30"
On the Rocks embodies a unique fusion of nature and artistry, born from the shores of Lake Huron. Raw canvas was soaked in lake water and placed upon the rugged contours of the rocks to imprint their character. A mixture of charcoal, graphite, cedar ash, ink, acrylics and enamels intertwine and stain the canvas with hues that echo the surrounding landscape. With each stroke of this immersive process, a harmonious dialogue was achieved and serves as a testament to the boundless inspiration found within the natural world.
$1,350.00
Mixed media on canvas.
30x30"
On the Rocks embodies a unique fusion of nature and artistry, born from the shores of Lake Huron. Raw canvas was soaked in lake water and placed upon the rugged contours of the rocks to imprint their character. A mixture of charcoal, graphite, cedar ash, ink, acrylics and enamels intertwine and stain the canvas with hues that echo the surrounding landscape. With each stroke of this immersive process, a harmonious dialogue between creator and environment was achieved, and serves as a testament to the boundless inspiration found within the natural world.
$1,500.00
Mixed media on canvas.
30x40"
Snow Falling on Cedars captures the serene beauty of a winter landscape with its soothing palette of colours. Painted on a tranquil January day, this piece is reminiscent of a snowy day in the woods.
$1,500.00
Mixed media on canvas.
30x40"
Skinny Sunbathing radiates the vibrancy of a beautiful sunny day, capturing the essence of a private moment spent basking in the warmth of the sun. Vitality infuses the canvas with a dynamic interplay of colours, inviting one to experience the sheer joy and freedom of movement.
$1,500.00
Mixed media on canvas.
30x40"
Saturday Night, bursting with a lively spirit and pulsating with energy, movement, and excitement. It was a wild one!
$1,500.00
Mixed media on canvas.
30x40"
The East Wind arrives in September and gives notice to the approaching official end of summer on Lake Huron.
$1,500.00
Mixed media on canvas.
30x40"
Crush pulsates with the energy of creative expression, embodying the exhilarating journey of artistic flow and the joy of freshness and vitality.
$1,500.00
Mixed media on canvas.
30x40"
Soft Launch whispers of the gentle transition into spring, capturing the essence of renewal and awakening. The tranquility of spring unfolds with grace, inviting the viewer to embrace the subtle beauty of new beginnings.
$1,500.00
Mixed media on canvas.
30x40"
Fade to Jade delicately captures the bittersweet transition from the warmth of summer to the cool embrace of autumn. It invites reflection on the passage of time and the beauty found in embracing seasons past.
$1,500.00
Mixed media on canvas.
30x40"
Topography offers a captivating vista and mesmerizing composition as seen from above. The interplay of colours invites contemplation, drawing the viewer into a journey of exploration across a rich landscape.
$1,500.00
Mixed media on canvas.
30x40"
The muted palette and pleasing composition of a Warm Glow brings comfort and calm.
$995.00
Mixed media on canvas.
24x30"
Matchy Matchy with my soles. Knowing I've stepped on paint (in bare feet) brings a whole new awareness and feel to the work... and my soles. Brings in some mindfulness.