About

ARTIST STATEMENT

“We have saturated skies and northern lights; lakes of emerald green, turquoise and teal; rainbows of wildflowers; endless shades of blue in our frozen waterfalls and rivers; illuminated lemon yellow and lime green larches in fall; and the warm buzzing glow of our cozy cities and towns.

I have lived in Western Canada for all of my life and I understand why these places are a pilgrimage for so many around the world; they hold the power to recharge people physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

In my work, colour and tone are the tools I employ as much as my brushes and paints. Finding this magic is one of the most difficult jobs of any artist, but whenever I succeed I find peace – a feeling I constantly chase.“

 

BIOGRAPHY

Kathryn Wright is a painter and designer and divides her time between Canmore, Alberta and Nelson BC, where she lives with her two children. Kathryn grew up in Vancouver and studied graphic design & illustration at Capilano University. She moved to Banff in 2010 and continued to live there until 2023, when she relocated her children to Nelson, BC for a calmer pace of life.

Kat was able to reconnect with her painting practice during COVID lockdowns and as her art started to gain momentum she was able to leave a soul crushing corporate job to become a full-time artist, gaining the flexibility to focus on her art career.

Read My Story for my expanded biography.

 

CURRICULUM VITAE

MEDIA
The Heart of Canmore Magazine, 2023 Edition

EXHIBITIONS
2024
Nelson Artwalk, June 28 - July 20 | L&C Bakery, Nelson B.C.

2023
Solo Exhibition, May 3 – May 29 | Banff Public Library
Group Exhibition, Momentum, Jan. 3 – Feb. 6 | Artsplace Canmore

2014
Group Exhibition, June 10 – July 2, Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver

2011
Group Exhibition, From the Landscape, Jan 8 – 30, 2011, Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver

COMPETITIONS
Royal Nelson Art Throwdown 2024
Finalist: 2nd place finish
The Royal, Nelson BC | 2024

Creative Combat
Artsplace Canmore | 2023

Creative Combat
Artsplace Canmore | 2022

Grand Prix de Plein Air
West Vancouver | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011

EDUCATION
Illustration & Design, Elements and Applications (IDEA) Diploma
Capilano College, Graduate April 2006

AWARDS

  • 2011 Grand Prix de Plein Air Competition, West Vancouver – 3rd place
  • 2011 In-HOWse Design Awards – Merit
  • 2010 Grand Prix de Plein Air Competition, West Vancouver – 1st place
  • 2009 Grand Prix de Plein Air Competition, West Vancouver – 3rd place
  • 2006 Applied Arts Student Awards Issue – Merit
  • 2006 GDC Salazar Student Awards – 3rd Place