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Elka Nowicka
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| Click here for Elka’s 2008 Magazin Art article English version |
| Click here for Elka’s 2008 Magazin Art article French version |
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Elka Nowicka
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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.”
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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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