Victoria Mitchell
Abstract Representations
Biography
Victoria Mitchell was born in 1971 and raised in Vancouver BC. As a quiet child, she found a comfort and stimulating way to relate with those around her through art. She was consequently given opportunities to attend workshops and receive private instruction from local teachers and career artists.
Her early foray into the art world landed her scholarships and exhibitions including paintings displayed by the Medical Research Council of Canada, and at the Vancouver Art Gallery. In 1993 she shifted her focus toward a 22 year career as a Registered Massage Therapist, and yoga instructor. In 2017 she left RMT work, for time to re-ignite her work as an artist, her life long passion. Inspired by her continuing studies of body structure and kinetics, she ventures from these literal points of reference in abstract painting.
Exploring broader emotional and visceral impacts through a variety of representations has been an important part of what she communicates, leaving room for variable interpretations. She also seeks to understand and express her natural surroundings, through a variety of landscapes and biological elements.
Victoria’s work is exhibited in various galleries throughout the year, and carries out her explorations and commission works, in her BC based studio.
Artist Statement
I have had a life long passion for creating visuals to emotions, inspired by what comes from within, combined with experiences of our natural surroundings.
Having studied body structure extensively over the years has influenced my painting representations of many natural elements. I am intrigued by the exploration of environmental entities, and finding different ways to communicate the feeling of what we see through painting.
Living in the beauty of British Columbia lends inspiration to diverse creative endeavors, and there are ever-changing elements & settings to explore through painting. It is such a pleasure to be sharing my work in exhibitions throughout the year, and I am enjoying the broadening communications with those who connect with what I create.
