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Elka Nowicka
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THE SUN GOES DOWN - TRIBUTE TO AMY
ELN389
mixed media, canvas
60 x 36 in.  
$ 3850 CDN
COLOURS FOR AMY: BLACK
ELN388
mixed media, canvas
30 x 30 in.  
$ 1900 CDN
COLOURS FOR AMY: VIOLET
ELN387
mixed media, canvas
30 x 30 in.  
$ 1900 CDN
COLOURS FOR AMY: RED
ELN386
mixed media, canvas
30 x 30 in.  
$ 1900 CDN
COLOURS FOR AMY: BLUE
ELN385
mixed media, canvas
30 x 30 in.  
$ 1900 CDN
LAKESIDE REFLECTIONS 1
ELN384
mixed media, canvas
60 x 24 in.  
$ 3350 CDN
LAKESIDE REFLECTIONS 2
ELN383
mixed media, canvas
60 x 24 in.  
$ 3350 CDN
LAKESIDE REFLECTIONS 3
ELN382
mixed media, canvas
60 x 24 in.  
$ 3350 CDN
APPROACHING DARKNESS II
ELN381
mixed media, canvas
36 x 36 in.  
$ 2800 CDN
APPROACHING DARKNESS I
ELN380
mixed media, canvas
36 x 36 in.  
$ 2800 CDN
MYSTIC MOUNTAINS II
ELN378
mixed media, canvas
16 x 16 in.  
$ 750 CDN
MYSTIC MOUNTAINS I
ELN377
mixed media, canvas
16 x 16 in.  
$ 750 CDN
BOUQUET OF LIGHT
ELN376
mixed media, canvas
48 x 48 in.  
Call to view
$ 3850 CDN
FALL HARVEST
ELN375
mixed media, linen
24 x 36 in.  
$ 1950 CDN
LARCH VALLEY ALBERTA 1
ELN374
mixed media, canvas
36 x 18 in.  
$ 1650 CDN
LARCH VALLEY ALBERTA 2
ELN373
mixed media, canvas
36 x 18 in.  
$ 1650 CDN
JUST A GARDEN
ELN372
mixed media, canvas
14 x 18 in.  
$ 795 CDN
A TOUCH OF COLOUR (IN RED)
ELN371
mixed media, canvas
14 x 18 in.  
$ 795 CDN
WESTERN SKIES 1
ELN367
mixed media, canvas
18 x 18 in.  
$ 900 CDN
CANOLA HARVEST 2
ELN366
mixed media, canvas
48 x 24 in.  
$ 2500 CDN
CANOLA HARVEST 1
ELN365
mixed media, canvas
24 x 48 in.  
$ 2500 CDN
GOLDEN FIELDS
ELN362
mixed media, canvas
36 x 60 in.  
$ 3850 CDN
ALBERTA FIELDS
ELN360
mixed media, canvas
40 x 30 in.  
$ 2750 CDN
SUNSET, BRITISH COLUMBIA
ELN359
mixed media, canvas
24 x 24 in.  
$ 1400 CDN
DARK HORIZON 1
ELN320
mixed media, canvas
12 x 12 in.  
$ 495 CDN
DARK HORIZON 2
ELN319
mixed media, canvas
12 x 12 in.  
$ 495 CDN
DARK HORIZON 3
ELN318
mixed media, canvas
12 x 12 in.  
$ 495 CDN
BOUQUET OF DESIRE
ELN297
mixed media, canvas
36 x 36 in.  
$ 2800 CDN

Elka Nowicka

Elka achieves unique a mixed media approach to her art using acrylic on canvas. She incorporates multi layers of acrylics, gels, paste, marble dust, gold leaf, and other exotics to realize exquisite depth and texture in her work. Transparency and gradual patina with sumptuous, crumbled, yet reflective surfaces convey an intensity of light, colour and experience in every piece. This technique cannot be duplicated. Its planned and random effects are the essence of Elka’s creative process that gives each piece its unique beauty.

Currently residing in British Columbia, Elka was born in Poland where she earned her Master’s Degree in Engineering. After practicing professionally for a period Elka left this field and developed a successful fashion business in Poland and Germany. In 1990 she packed up her books on everything from old Byzantine art to Russian icons, and moved to Winnipeg where she worked in costume-design for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. She continued to pursue her love for the creative and established herself as an accomplished artist and designer, and a full time painter in the last few years.

ARTIST STATEMENT
“I’m inspired by antiques, classics, glamour, and the union of old and new. I explore the past for inspiration and I feel my work encompasses layer upon layer of images unveiled from my memories: childhood and early life in Europe, my recent 20 years of rich and bountiful life in Canada and extensive travels. The weathered and crumbled plaster walls of Poland and Italy, rich in the dark plush palettes of old European masters, the incredible maze of color, lights and reflections in the rain forest near Tofino, are never far from my vision. I can’t seem to shake my heritage and past environment and I’ve ended up doing works that are reminiscent of the old world, yet they have a very pronounced modern sensibility too. My intent is to capture the intensity of emotions and reflections, the depth of experiences and relationships. Multi-textured technique intrigues me - it permits the control but allows the spontaneity in the creative process.”


Elka Nowicka



Education
Construction Engineering, Poland, Masters Degree


Exhibitions
9th Annual Art Gala, Monterey School, Victoria, BC
Art in Bloom, Victoria Art Gallery, Victoria, BC
Joy, Canada House Gallery, Banff, AB
Canadian Garden Show, West End Gallery, Edmonton, AB
Anniversary Collection, 2007, West End Gallery, Edmonton, AB
For the Love of Art, West End Gallery, Edmonton, AB
Joy, Canada House Gallery, Banff, AB
Nikol Haskova & Elka Nowicka, Canada House Gallery, Banff, AB
Victoria Art Gallery Annual House Tour, artist in residence, Victoria, BC
Canadian Garden Show, West End Gallery, Edmonton, AB
Unveiling, West End Gallery, Victoria, BC
7th Annual Art Gala, Monterey School, Victoria, BC
Art in Bloom, Victoria Art Gallery, Victoria, BC
Joy, Canada House Gallery, Banff, AB
Dynamic Demo Day, part of Banff Culture Walk, Canada House Gallery, Banff, AB
6th Annual Art Gala, Monterey School, Victoria, BC
Dynamic Demo Day, Canada House Gallery, Banff, AB


Publications
"Artistry in the Boudoir", Boulevard Magazine
Victoria Times
Magazin Art, Summer issue


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