Artist Bio- Angela Cyr
I am an independent visual artist and my drive to create is one of my greatest passions in life. I completed the Bachelor Of Fine Arts Program (BFA) through UBCO in June 2015. I have my own art studio that I have been creating works of art in during all of my art studies and in the current now.
If I were to put my art works in general into a category it would be that I am a Visionary Artist. My art is mostly derived from my visions, passions, dreams and when I am in a meditative state of mind. My artistic creations are most often self portraits in one way or another and I love to work with a lot of layers. I like to make a series of art works and always have several series on the go in various styles or mediums. I do not have a favorite medium of choice as a lot of my works are mixed media but painting and drawing is my consistent artistic drive.
I have never ending artistic ideas and I wake up in the morning beyond excited to create. I am blessed to have a home based massage business so I can make art in my studio at my own leisure. I spend more hours weekly in my art studio than I do in my massage studio. I start most of my days waking up between 3-4:00am which is my most favorite time frame of day to zone in and create. Atmosphere plays a huge role in my artistic practice because I prefer to be in a meditative state with no distractions and to have a clear mind.
I am deeply fascinated with energy, dimensions and spiritual realms which is a common theme I like to play with. I often let the universe come up with the context which comes to me while I start by playing with color, texture and shapes. My vision actually becomes distorted and it is like looking through a different lens. When I am working on a project I am usually in a complete meditative state where time and racing thoughts do not exist. Making art is not only a great passion for me but also an outlet for self expression and a doorway to what's inside or to the unknown.
My art works are primarily original pieces and I usually do not create with the intentions of selling. My art expressions are my internal journal and I mostly just want to share my journey and visions with the world. I have just recently started to branch out to sell my works online and through social media for the process of letting go of the old and welcoming the new.
I am an independent visual artist and my drive to create is one of my greatest passions in life. I completed the Bachelor Of Fine Arts Program (BFA) through UBCO in June 2015. I have my own art studio that I have been creating works of art in during all of my art studies and in the current now.
If I were to put my art works in general into a category it would be that I am a Visionary Artist. My art is mostly derived from my visions, passions, dreams and when I am in a meditative state of mind. My artistic creations are most often self portraits in one way or another and I love to work with a lot of layers. I like to make a series of art works and always have several series on the go in various styles or mediums. I do not have a favorite medium of choice as a lot of my works are mixed media but painting and drawing is my consistent artistic drive.
I have never ending artistic ideas and I wake up in the morning beyond excited to create. I am blessed to have a home based massage business so I can make art in my studio at my own leisure. I spend more hours weekly in my art studio than I do in my massage studio. I start most of my days waking up between 3-4:00am which is my most favorite time frame of day to zone in and create. Atmosphere plays a huge role in my artistic practice because I prefer to be in a meditative state with no distractions and to have a clear mind.
I am deeply fascinated with energy, dimensions and spiritual realms which is a common theme I like to play with. I often let the universe come up with the context which comes to me while I start by playing with color, texture and shapes. My vision actually becomes distorted and it is like looking through a different lens. When I am working on a project I am usually in a complete meditative state where time and racing thoughts do not exist. Making art is not only a great passion for me but also an outlet for self expression and a doorway to what's inside or to the unknown.
My art works are primarily original pieces and I usually do not create with the intentions of selling. My art expressions are my internal journal and I mostly just want to share my journey and visions with the world. I have just recently started to branch out to sell my works online and through social media for the process of letting go of the old and welcoming the new.
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Art Exhibits, Gallery Shows, Art Battles, Events, Retreats and Festival History:
2021-2023-Party Pineapple Productions: -The Restart Festival. Okanagan, June 18- 20th, 2021. -Restart level 2 Festival. Okanagan, May 20th- 22nd, 2022. -Restart level 3 Festival. Rock Creek BC, May 19th-20th 2023. -Halloweird Rave. Okanagan, October 30th- 31st, 2021. I was a vendor and sold various original art creations, handmade jewelry, a large variety of glasses, festival merch and toiletries plus I also provided Massage Therapy and reiki in my booth for all of these events. 2022-Ora Laser Entertainment: -Release To The Wild Festival. Rock Creek BC, June 24th-26th, 2022. I was a vendor and I sold various original art creations, handmade jewelry, a large variety of glasses, festival merch and toiletries plus I also provided Massage Therapy and reiki in my booth. I was also part of the VIP ticket passes, VIP tickets received a 15 min massage or reiki treatment. 2022-Play Haus Productions: -Haus of Horrors Festival: Okanagan, October 7-9th, 2022. I was a vendor and sold various original art creations, handmade jewelry, a large variety of glasses, festival merch and toiletries plus I also provided food which was a Saturday brunch , a supper and coffee/tea/hot chocolate . 2022-2023-Vibes Familia Productions: -I was a vendor and sold various original art creations, handmade jewelry, a large variety of glasses at an Okanagan venue event through this production company. .2021-Dusk2Dawn Events: -Prophecy Music Festival. Hope BC, Aug 12-15th, 2021. I was a volunteer for set up as an onsite artist making signage and event decor. 2021-Cerew Productions: -Burning Mask, Okanagan, June 2021. This was my first artist vending experience at a music festival/event. I sold various original art creations, handmade jewelry, a large variety of glasses, festival merch and toiletries plus I also provided Massage Therapy and reiki in my booth. I put all my passions and business into one diverse business which is called Angelic Vibes -2019 “TUNE IT DOWN, TURN IT UP” -Music and arts festival located at various venues downtown Kelowna on August 23rd, 2019. I had an art vending table at one of the locations downtown that day and sold paintings while taking in the amazing live music sets all day & night. -2019 Arts On the Avenue, -Arts and craft market located Downtown Kelowna BC (Bernard Ave). I applied to be a visual arts vendor for this event and was accepted by the art jury to set up a booth to sell my art. I had over 50 original paintings, painted rocks and drawings for sale in my booth on August 2, 2019. -2019 Art Battle (Live Group Competitive Painting). -OK Corral Kelowna BC, June 9th, 2019 -2019 Art Battle (Live Group Competitive Painting). -OK Corral Kelowna BC, February 3rd, 2019. -2018 Art Battle (Live Group Competitive Painting). -OK Corral Kelowna BC, January 5th, 2018. -2017 Rotary Center For The Arts Group Art Exhibit “Bringing The Darkness Into The Light”. -October 3, 2017-October 31, 2017, 421 Cawston Ave, Kelowna BC. I submitted two large mixed-media paintings that were accepted into this group art exhibit. Gallery Coordinator: Shannon Lester [email protected] . Link for art exhibit: https://rotarycentreforthearts.com/event/exhibit-dark-arts/ -2017 Gallery 97 Group Art Exhibit -June-October 2017, 6026 BC-97 Peachland. I submitted one large painting that was accepted for this group art exhibit. -2016 Gallery 97 Group Art Exhibit -June-October 2016, Peachland BC. I submitted one painting that was accepted for this group art exhibit. -2016 Rotary Center For The Arts Solo Art Exhibit -January 1-30th 2016, 421 Cawston Ave ,Kelowna BC. I had 34 mixed media painting and collages for sale in this solo art exhibit. Gallery Coordinator: Shannon Lester Link for art exhibit: http://www.kelownaevents.info/events.php?main_id=36477#.Vw-ImPkrLIU -2015 UBCO BFA Graduation Show “Shelf life” Group Art Exhibit. -University of British Columbia Okanagan, 3333 University Way Kelowna BC. Kelowna BC. Link: http://www.thephoenixnews.com/2015/04/fourth-year-fine-arts-show-profile-angela-cyr/ -2015 “Art On The Line” Group Student Art Exhibit, -University of British Columbia Okanagan, 3333 University Way Kelowna BC. I submitted three mixed media style paintings that got accepted into this group art exhibit. -2015 Art Battle (Live Group Competitive Painting). -Habitat Kelowna BC ,March 19 2015. -2015 Art Battle (Live Group Competitive Painting). -Bad Tattoo Brewery Penticton BC, Feb 12th 2015. -2012 UBCO Library Book Sculpture Project Proposal . -University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kelowna BC. This was a proposal art project for permanent sculpture installations at UBCO using recycled books. I designed and made a memory box style end table and the table legs are made out of books. My proposal was accepted and funded by UBCO and is currently in the UBCO library. -2012 Head Bones Gallery Outdoor Sculpture Student Art Exhibit -Head Bones Gallery, Vernon BC. I submitted a sculpture which was installed at the out door gallery space. -2010 Red Deer Art Gallery Second Year Visual Arts Student Show Group Art exhibit -Red Deer Art Gallery, Red Deer Alberta. I submitted a bronze sculpture for this group art exhibit. -2009 Red Deer Art Gallery 2nd Year Visual Arts Student Group Art exhibit -Red Deer Art Gallery, Red Deer Alberta. I submitted three self portrait style drawings for this group art exhibit. |
Artist Contact Information, social media and websites. |
Artist: Angela Cyr.
Email: [email protected] Face Book Website: www.facebook.com/acyr11/ Instagram: angelicvibeshesling Website: www.angelacyr.com |
