Wanda Ellerbeck "Spring Creek"
Wanda Ellerbeck "Spring Creek"
30” x 40” Oil on Canvas 2024
I am an artist living and working in Canmore, Alberta. My artistic practise has covered four decades and includes the disciplines of sculpture, painting, drawing and dance. In addition I have operated an architectural concrete design business with s focus on custom design items. As well as a Canadian wide exhibition record I have taught extensively in post secondary institutions in Halifax, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver and now in my community.
My education includes an undergraduate degree from( formerly )Alberta College Of Art and Design, Emily Carr College of Art and Design, with an MFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design.
Currently my interest lies within the form of Abstract Landscape painting and related sculpture. I have a profound respect and connetion to the land around me and to my community which I value greatly. I have been fortunate in receiving grants and awards from both the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, The Canada Council and various scholarships thoughout my career.