Michaela Hoppe : New Works

28 June - 23 July 2022

  • It never ceases to amaze me how art can allow us to communicate feelings, memories, even experiences

    across distances,

    across time,

    without saying a word.

     

    My work explores the idea of capturing a moment and preserving it through paint. Each piece tells a story that is ageless and relatable.

    I provide high quality original art built to last. There is only one… so when it’s yours, it’s purely yours.

    Invest in a conversation piece, a reflection of your personality, a memory, a legacy. Invest in something that brings you joy every time you look at it.

  • My entire life has been a constant hunt for beauty. Growing up I was always drawn to the romantic, the whimsical, and the small hidden places that tell secrets and stories left by people long gone. What inspires each piece I paint can be different from moment to moment. It can be the light, the colour, or the line of any given subject. Sometimes its the honest moment shared by two people that tell a story about their relationship. I love finding someone enjoying a moment of peace, capturing it on camera, then trying to communicate that same feeling of peace through paint.

  • I have been painting since high school when an art teacher forced a brush into my hand and told me to go for it. Since that moment, and that small pastoral landscape, art has been a constant in my life. My methods have evolved over the years but they always start with a photo I have taken either in my own back yard or while travelling abroad. I choose the medium I will paint with specifically to suit the needs of the story or emotion I am sharing. The combination of figure and environment creates a narrative that speaks to everyone differently.

  • About The Artist

    Born and raised in small town Biggar Saskatchewan, Michaela has been painting mostly in oil since high school. Largely self-taught and determined to find her artistic voice with a style of art that is partly figurative and partly landscape, Michaela has built a career that is gaining momentum across Canada. 

     

    She draws inspiration for her work from every aspect of her life. Her art reflects her life, the places that she has travelled, the people that she has met. Her settings range from Canadian prairie, to European streetscape, from rivers and mountains to boreal forest, and from Pacific to Atlantic Coast. They often include snapshots of life in a way that allows the viewer to relate it to their own story and experiences, creating a unique narrative for everyone who sees them.

  • Michaela also joins us as a participant in 'The Artists Inn Residence Inn Program', an initiative by the Residence Inn...
    Michaela also joins us as a participant in "The Artists Inn Residence Inn Program", an initiative by the Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown/Beltline District designed to celebrate and support Canadian arts and culture in its many forms. One visual artist and one performing artist are invited to live full-time in our suites, and the visual artist receives a dedicated gallery and workspace.

  • New Works on View

    July 9 - 23