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ANIA TELFER

Art that rekindles wonder and beauty, and celebrates the magic of the human spirit.
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Photo: Rodrigo Egana
Naré Studios Photography

Ania Telfer. Creating joy. Cultivating wonder

Welcome to my world of contemporary abstract art, where the spirit meets the canvas. Through bold, colorful and intuitive brushstrokes, I aim to transport viewers to a place of joy, wonder and upliftment. My art is inspired by the world of the spirit and the limitless potential of the human soul.

 

Each painting is a unique expression of emotion and energy, a visual representation of the unseen forces that shape our world. Through my art, I hope to inspire positive change and uplift the world one painting at a time.

 

From vibrant bursts of colour, to fluid, sweeping strokes, my paintings are a celebration of the beauty and power of the human spirit. They are an invitation to let go of the mundane and enter a world of wonder and possibility.

 

Whether you are an art enthusiast or simply looking for a moment of inspiration, my paintings offer a window into the transformative power of creativity. Join me on this journey and experience the joy and upliftment that art can bring to your life.

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I also offer art based mental health therapy for individuals, groups and workshops for children, adults, couples and school programming at Art Can Rescue the World studio.

Bio

Ania Telfer is a Baha'i, multidisciplinary artist with roots in Poland, born in Toronto and living in ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᕀ / amiskwaciy / Edmonton. . She is passionate about the intersection between creativity, healing and spirituality. As a Baha'i, she believes that art has the power to unite people from all walks of life and can be a tool for social change. Ania's multidisciplinary practice includes painting, installation art, and art therapy. Her work is characterized by bold and expressive use of color and abstract forms that aim to evoke emotions and engage the viewer in a spiritual experience. Ania is also passionate about using art as a means of healing and personal growth, and often incorporates therapeutic principles into her workshops and art therapy sessions.

Education

  • Ontario Academic Credit in Art; Sienna, Venice& Florence, Italy

  • Nova Scotia College of Art and Design; Halifax, Canada

  • Concordia University; Montreal, Canada
    BA in Communication, Minor in Photography

  • St. Stephen’s College; Edmonton, Canada
    Spiritually Focused Expressive Arts Therapy Certificate 

  • City University of Seattle; Edmonton, Canada
    Masters of Counselling (in progress)

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ARTIST CV

Education

  • Ontario Academic Credit in Art; Sienna, Venice & Florence, Italy

  • Nova Scotia College of Art and Design; Halifax, Canada

  • Concordia University; Montreal, Canada

  • BA in Communication, Minor in Photography (2001)

    St. Stephen’s College; Edmonton, Canada

    • Graduate Certificate in Spiritually Focused Expressive Arts (2022)

  • City University of Seattle; Edmonton, Canada

    • Masters of Counselling second year

Selected shows

  • "Glimpses of the Divine Springtime" Solo Show, Bleeding Heart Art Space Edmonton AB, April 2023

  • Night of Artists Art Walk and Gala, Group Show, Edmonton, AB, March 2023

  • Night of Artists, LOVE Exhibit, Group Show, Edmonton AB, February 2023

  • Eternal Summer, Group Show, Multicultural Heritage Centre, Stony Plain, AB, December 2022

  • Night of Artists, Opening Exhibit, Edmonton AB, December 2022

  • Nowadays Group Show, Florence Contemporary Gallery, December 2022

  • Colours of the Soul Group Show, New Art Project, December 2022

  • SkirtsAFire Festival; Live Painting, Edmonton AB; March 2022

  • Lois Hole Library; “Isolation Art”; Solo Show; Edmonton AB; January 2022

  • Lois Hole Library; “Art Can Rescue the World”; Solo Show; Edmonton AB; December 2021

  • Blue Sky Lofts, “Smalls” Group Show; Edmonton AB, November 202

  • Body Beautiful, Group Show, Multicultural Heritage Centre, Stony Plain, AB, 2021

  • Remedy Cafe, “One Fire”, Solo Show; Edmonton AB; October 2021

  • Whyte Ave Art Walk, Group Show; Edmonton AB; July 2021

  • Harcourt House, Group Show; “PandemArtium”; Edmonton AB; June 2021

  • Women Artists Born Global, March Exhibition, Group Show; Online Gallery March 2021

  • Bleeding Heart Art Space Social Media Takeover. Solo Show; Edmonton AB; February 2021

  • Edmonton Public Library “IMAGINE”, Group Show; Edmonton, AB; September 2020

  • Women Artists Born Global, Summer 2020 Exhibition, Group Show; Online Gallery June 2020

  • Ridvan Festival; Live Painting; Edmonton, AB; May 2020

  • Roots on Whyte -Solo Show; Edmonton, AB; January 2020

  • “A Face in the Crowd” Group Show, Edmonton AB; October 2019

  •  “Whyte Ave Art Walk”, Group Show; Edmonton, AB; July 2019

  • Harcourt House, Group Show: “Metaphor and Art”; Edmonton, AB; June 2019

  •  “YEG Canvas” Group Show; Edmonton, AB; June 2019

  • Art Mentorship Society of Alberta Group Show “Art Market”; Edmonton, AB; June 2019

  • Ridvan Festival; Live Painting; Edmonton, AB; May 2019

  • Art World Expo, Group Show; Edmonton, AB; April 2019

  • Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Solo Show, “Heal Me”; Edmonton, AB; March 2019

  • Remedy Cafe, Solo Show, “Intuit”; Edmonton, AB; March 2019

  • Alberta Baha’i Winter School, Art for Auction; Edmonton, AB; February 2019

  • Bleeding Heart Art Space, Group Show “Open Walls”; Edmonton, AB; December 2018

  • Art Mentorship Society of Alberta Group Show “Hark! An Exhibition of Angels”; Edmonton, AB; December 2018

  • C-Tribe Festival; Live Painting, Edmonton, AB; November 2018

  • Birthday Gala Art Mentorship Society of Alberta, Group Show; Edmonton, AB; November 2018

  • Art From the Unknown, Group Show; Edmonton AB; October 2018

  • Art Mentorship Society of Alberta, Group Show; Edmonton, AB; September 2018

  • Harcourt House, Group Show “In Search of the Human Essence”; Edmonton, AB; July 2018

  • Art Mentorship Society of Alberta, Group Show; Edmonton, AB; November 2017

  • Art Mentorship Society of Alberta, Group Show; Edmonton, AB; September 2016

  • North Vancouver Community Arts Council, Group Show “Homesick”; Vancouver, BC; May 2016

  • Art Gallery of Alberta, Group Show, “Showcase”; Edmonton, Alberta; May 2016 

  • Latitude 53, Solo Show, “The Valley of Search”; Edmonton, Alberta; July 2007 

  • Art Gallery of Alberta, Group Show; Edmonton, Alberta; May 2007

  • Anna Leonowans, Group Show, “Women in Photography”; Halifax, Nova Scotia; November 1999 

  • Group Show, “Advanced Colour Photo”; Halifax, Nova Scotia; November 1999

Grants Awarded

  • Edmonton Arts Council Small Project Grant; January 2019

Press

  • Very Much Alive: Stories of Resilience, Anthology February 2021

  • Edmonton Public Library Q&A: Art, Life and Creativity, January 2021

  • Podcast Interview on A Baha'i Perspective March 2020

  • “Children’s Classes and Arts”, Baha’i Community of Edmonton, film interview October 2019

  • “I Paint the Spiritual World”, Sonjel Vreeland; www.bahaiblog.net  August 2019

  • AR Productions -Edmonton Whyte Ave Art Walk 2019 - The Art of Ania Telfer – July 2019

  • “Emerging Transformed: Ania Telfer at AWE – Edmonton”, Monika Blichar; May 2019; www.artworldexpo.com

Other Arts Experience and Projects

  • Featured on Abstract Arts Mag, New_And_Modern and, Studio View Daily

  • Workshop Facilitator: Creating Community through the Arts; 2019

  • Weekly Volunteer Arts Based Programming Teacher for children; January 2007 – present

  • Self-published Board Book, “Valleys of Wonder: Selections from the Writings of Baha’u’llah”; 2017

  • Collaborative Art Project with my volunteer children’s class for Bent Arrow Organization for Reconciliation; 2014

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