Internationally recognized Ottawa artist, Margaret Chwialkowska, works primarily in the Ottawa area, focusing on the banks of the Ottawa River and the forests of the Gatineau Hills, working to capture both, its timeless grandeur and the ever-changing moods. Her work, distinguished by vibrant, almost fantastical colours and dramatic textures, has been honoured by numerous artistic awards. In 2018, she was named a finalist for the Ottawa Arts Council Mid-Career Artist Award. She paints “alla prima," blending pigments together on canvas using a palette knife; this technique permits a loose, spontaneous style allowing texture to evolve naturally.The goal of her painting is to evoke the mood of a natural setting and to capture the feeling of being overwhelmed by the natural, almost magical beauty of a landscape. She is represented by Canadian Art Galleries and her works are in private and corporate collections in Canada, US and Europe. Margaret was born and educated in Poland.
Current Shows & Exhibitions
April 2 - 21 - COLOUR RULS - Foyer Gallery, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Nepean Sprtsplex, Entrance 1, Ottawa, ON
April 26-28 - INSPIRATIONS - Manotick Art Show - Vernissage on Friday 6.30-9.30, Saturday & Sunday 10.30am-4.30pm, Manotick Curling Centre, 5519 South River Drive, Manotick, ON.
May 1 - July 31 - THe Village Station Gallery, Opening Reception, Sunday May 12, 2- 4pm, 3722 Carp Road, Carp, ON.
May 4 - 5 - Fine Art Show & Sale, Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 4.30pm, Carleton Place Canoe Club, 179 John Street, Carleton Place, ON.
I am deeply honored to be selected a Finalist for the 2018 Ottawa Arts Council Mid-Career Artist Award.
Stolen Art
"Ottawa City Hall is the perfect place for Chwialkowska’s paintings. Her impressive body of work, is a vision of Canadian identity and a proud example of local talent". Ottawa Life Magazine.
ATIM 2015 CHOICE AWARD at the International Art Exhibition in Ferrara, Italy.
Public Choice Award at the International Exhibition "The Illusion of Reality" in Galleria De Marchi, Bologna, Italy.
Inspired by Nature Video - Click on the image then on the link below
