Karen Marki

My abstract works are layers of several paintings built onto the canvas like an excavation site, enticing the viewer to look closer to see what lies beneath. My process includes using unusual objects and tools to create markings and mimic the beauty of weathered elements and I appreciate the juxtaposition of nature and the urban environment as they coexist.

My paintings have been juried into numerous local and international exhibitions and I am an Exhibiting Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists based in Vancouver, BC. You can find me at my studio in the historic Eastside Atelier building at 1310 William Street, Studio 12A, Vancouver, BC.

• Federation of Canadian Artists – Juried and awarded Active Member Status, 2019-2025
• Art in the City Exhibition - Vancouver, BC May 3-5, 2019
• "Winter Equinox" juried and selected for Federation of Canadian Artist online Landscape exhibition July 2019
• "Grafitti Series: A Populist Storm" juried and selected for Fusion Art international online exhibition Jul/Aug 2019
• "Walls" juried and selected for Concept Exhibition at the Federation of Canadian Artist Gallery Sept 16-29, 2019
• "Autumn Echinaceas" juried and selected for Emerging Exhibition (online) at the Federation Gallery Nov 5-20 2019
• "Late Summer Storm" juried and tied for 3rd place in the Minimalist Expressionism category of the 2019 American Art Awards
• Two paintings selected for Vancity Credit Union branch exhibition located in downtown Vancouver BC - Nov/Dec 2019
• Awarded solo on-line exhibition with Fusion Art Gallery Palms Springs CA Dec 2019
• "Autumn Echinaceas" selected for exhibition at Artize Gallery Palm Springs Feb 2020
• "Cherry Blossom" juried and selected for the Painting on the Edge international Exhibition Jul/Aug 2020
• "Blue Hydrangea", "Peace Rose" and "Eucalyptus" juried and selected for the Limitless Exhibition Aug 2020
• "Tin an...