Alissa Kim Tjen

Alissa is a contemporary landscape artist, currently based in North Vancouver, Canada. Her semi-abstract acrylic works capture the tranquility of the West Coast, focusing on conveying her personal impressions of the landscapes rather than providing a literal or detailed representation. Through her subjective interpretation, she transforms the scenery into a collection of fragmented elements using color, shape, and texture.

Alissa finds true calm and serenity in front of a canvas. In a world filled with anxiety and division, she hopes her work transports viewers to a place of peace. Each brushstroke is infused with intuitive, meditative energy, reflecting her deep connection to nature. Her paintings evoke a sense of wonder, drawing viewers into a quiet realm of stillness.

Through her art, Alissa invites us to pause, reflect, and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us.

She has extensive experience teaching painting and has showcased her artworks in numerous Juried Group exhibitions as well as in Solo Exhibitions across the North Shore and British Columbia. Her works can be found in private collections in Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, India, South Korea, Sweden, Australia, Italy and Greece. She has collabora...

Ontario College of Art and Design- Graphic Design
Emily Carr University of Art and Design- Communications Design, B.Des.

2025
Solo Art Display “Seven Moments of Serenity” The Post, Vancouver
2024
"Great Gifts", Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver
Solo Art Display at Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver
Group Art Display at Parkgate Community Centre in North Vancouver
2024 “Terrain: West Coast Views”, Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver
2023 Solo Show "Luminous Hours" in November, The Gallery George, Vancouver
2023 Trio Exhibition "Surfacing", Kay Meek Arts Centre, West Vancouver
2022 Solo Exhibition "Reverie", Aesthete Fine Arts, Prince George
2022 "Earth Matters", The Gallery George, Vancouver
2021 "Artists' Choice Exhibition", Federation Gallery, Vancouver
2021 Group Online Exhibition "The Curated Collection" Federation Gallery
2020 Group Exhibition "Scenes from Western Canada" Federation Gallery, Vancouver
2020 Group Exhibition "Smallworks", Federation Gallery, Vancouver
2020 Group Exhibition "Landscapes", Federation Gallery, Vancouver
2020 Group Exhibition "Social Distancing", Online
2020 Group Exhibition "Canvas Unbound", Online
2020 Featured in Saatchi Art Spring Catalog
2020 BC Home & Garden Show, Vancouver
2020 Group Exhibition "Active Members Exhibition", Vancouver
2019 Group Exhibition "Spotlight", Vancouver
2018 Group E...