Sharon Vandermeer - Painting and Sculpture
One of a Kind Paintings and Sculptures
I hold a BA in Visual Arts from the University of Guelph, with a focus on sculpture and fashion illustration, and a BSc in Clothing, Textiles and Design from the University of Western Ontario. Following my studies, I spent a season working as a tailor at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival Theatre.
My background also includes assorted workshops in drawing, raku, stained glass, forensic facial reconstruction, and whatever else happens to strike my creative fancy.
I am a past member of the Goderich Art Club and the Clinton Arts and Culture Committee, and have been involved in a variety of artistic projects in Clinton, Seaforth, and Goderich, including commercial work and projects for municipal offices and community committees. I have completed several portrait commissions, many for repeat clients.
My work has been exhibited in numerous group shows and competitions in Goderich, Blyth, Stratford, Sarnia, and Toronto’s Bata Shoe Museum, receiving awards such as Viewers’ Choice, First Place, and Honourable Mention. My paintings and sculptures are held in private collections across Canada, the United States, and The Netherlands.
Much of my painting knowledge has been gained through trial, error, and experimentation rather than formal education. A recent hand and arm injury unexpectedly opened a new chapter in my practice: after a period of inactivity, I began painting with my non-dominant hand. To my surprise, the results were not only pleasing, but more relaxed and playful. Freed from worrying about fine detail, I rediscovered the joy of painting.
I combine my experience in sculpture, fashion history, and sewing to create one-of-a-kind character figures, which I refer to as art dolls for lack of a better description. These are not playthings (except perhaps for me, as they are great fun to create). Materials vary, but typically include synthetic clays, fine fabrics and trims, and found objects.
Forensic facial reconstruction occupies a distinct place in my work. Unlike my largely experimental art practice, this field follows established scientific methodologies to reconstruct a face onto a skull using plasticine or similar materials. When applied correctly, these techniques can produce remarkably realistic results and have, in some cases, led to identification where more traditional methods have not succeeded.
Blue Feather Studio
P.O. Box 1067
Clinton Ontario
N0M 1L0
226-222-5001
[email protected]
My background also includes assorted workshops in drawing, raku, stained glass, forensic facial reconstruction, and whatever else happens to strike my creative fancy.
I am a past member of the Goderich Art Club and the Clinton Arts and Culture Committee, and have been involved in a variety of artistic projects in Clinton, Seaforth, and Goderich, including commercial work and projects for municipal offices and community committees. I have completed several portrait commissions, many for repeat clients.
My work has been exhibited in numerous group shows and competitions in Goderich, Blyth, Stratford, Sarnia, and Toronto’s Bata Shoe Museum, receiving awards such as Viewers’ Choice, First Place, and Honourable Mention. My paintings and sculptures are held in private collections across Canada, the United States, and The Netherlands.
Much of my painting knowledge has been gained through trial, error, and experimentation rather than formal education. A recent hand and arm injury unexpectedly opened a new chapter in my practice: after a period of inactivity, I began painting with my non-dominant hand. To my surprise, the results were not only pleasing, but more relaxed and playful. Freed from worrying about fine detail, I rediscovered the joy of painting.
I combine my experience in sculpture, fashion history, and sewing to create one-of-a-kind character figures, which I refer to as art dolls for lack of a better description. These are not playthings (except perhaps for me, as they are great fun to create). Materials vary, but typically include synthetic clays, fine fabrics and trims, and found objects.
Forensic facial reconstruction occupies a distinct place in my work. Unlike my largely experimental art practice, this field follows established scientific methodologies to reconstruct a face onto a skull using plasticine or similar materials. When applied correctly, these techniques can produce remarkably realistic results and have, in some cases, led to identification where more traditional methods have not succeeded.
Blue Feather Studio
P.O. Box 1067
Clinton Ontario
N0M 1L0
226-222-5001
[email protected]