Kathleen Finlay

Kathleen Finlay’s paintings explore the purity of nature contrasting with human interaction and man-made structures. Kathleen weaves a narrative between the past and the present, zooming in and out on the world with a photographic eye. Seeking refuge through a muted and restrained palate, she is fascinated with symbols that remind us that life is fleeting and transient. Her paintings explore architectural, linear and geometric patterns both human-made and observed in the natural world.

Born in Montreal, Kathleen Finlay studied fine arts at York University where she graduated in 1992. She studied drawing and sculpture in Paris and wood sculpture and painting in Montreal .

Group exhibition as exhibitor and organizer
Residency. Toronto . Canada at Art Toronto and Arterial Gallery. 2024
The Soulfood Hudson. Hudson. Canada. 2018
The Soulfood Toronto. Toronto. Canada. 2018
The Soulfood Montreal. Montreal . Canada. 2019

Solo exhibitions
Impermanent Landscape. Toronto. Canada . Dimensions Gallery. 2024
Les Méandres. Mikko. Hudson, Canada, 2020
Les Oniriques. 2 Barn Owls, Hudson, Canada, 2018
Vanitas, Galerie 26, Paris, France 2015
Circus Shadows, Cirque du Soleil Headquarters, Montreal, Canada, 2012
Circus Shadows, Gallery One, Toronto, Canada, 2012
Quince Botanical, Contact 2012, Toronto, Canada, 2012
Starfall, Toronto International Circus Festival, Toronto, Canada, 2011
Starfall, 1st International Circus Festival, Montreal, Canada, 2010
Starfall, Rouge Concept Gallery, Toronto, Canada, 2009-2010
Starfall, Gallery One, Toronto, Canada, 2008
Cirque, traveling exhibition w. Corte o by Cirque du Soliel, Dubai, USA, Australia, 2006-2007
Cirque, Gallery One, Toronto, Canada, 2006
Travelogues, Gallery One, Toronto, Canada, 2003
Polaroids, Gallery One, Toronto, Canada, 2001
Postcards, Gallery One, Toronto, Canada, 2000