Tanya Markvart

My work moves between abstract realism and still life to illuminate the mysteries of the heart and mind. I'm excited to paint images that appear in my dreams, so I'm most inspired by the visual language of my subconscious. This internal grounding for my painting practice is shaped by my interests in symbols, psychology, and philosophy. I begin with staged compositions and photography as the basis for working in acrylic ink on birch panels, allowing the wood grain to emerge through the medium in surprising ways. The interplay between the wood grain and layers of transparent acrylic ink gives my work a distinctive effect that defines my painterly signature.

T. (Tanya) Markvart studied Fine Arts at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, before earning a Masters and Doctorate in Environmental Studies and Planning from the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

An artist in the early stage of her career, T. Markvart has exhibited in solo and group shows throughout Canada as well as internationally.

AWARDS​
2026 - Finalist, International Artist Magazine, Favorite Subjects, Juried International Competition #153
2026 - Honourable Mention, Fame Frame Gallery, The Poetry of Things, Juried International Exhibit
2025 - Honourable Mention, Federation of Canadian Artists, Limitless, Juried International Exhibit

EXHIBITION HISTORY
2026
-International Artist Magazine, June/July Issue, Favourite Subjects
-Federation of Canadian Artists, Toronto, National Juried Exhibition, (virtual group exhibit), Mar. 11-Apr. 10
The Poetry of Things, Fame Frame Gallery, Online
-International Juried Exhibition, (virtual group exhibit), Mar. 1-21

2025
-McMichael Gallery Juried Autumn Show, (group exhibit), Nov. 7-9, Kleinburg, Ontario, Canada
-Federation of Canadian Artists Limitless Exhibition, (virtual group exhibit), Oct. 1-31
-Society of Canadian Artists 57th Juried Exhibition, (virtual group exhibit), Aug. 27-Sept. 30
-Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, (group exhibit), July 11-13, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
-Joyner Gallery (solo exhibit) June, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
-Society of Canadian Artists Internati...