"Art is not a thing; it is a way."

A lifelong artist - perpetually re-emerging – Annette’s latest work is a direct reflection of her own aging process.  As a figurative painter, aged 73, she has for the past number of years focused her work on the aging body, attempting to break down and challenge the cultural stereotypes that equate beauty with youth. Acknowledging unfair attitudes surrounding depiction of older figures and questioning these very taboos, Annette challenges and confronts the dominant negative perception of aging questioning gender and cultural values.  My latest series directly addresses the increasing backlash and misunderstanding prevalent in the world surrounding gender diversity and sexual orientation. I feel it is imperative for me to use my visual voice to reach out, to support, to educate and to celebrate the beauty and complexity of human sexuality. Formally taught with a BFA in printmaking, a BEd in Art Education, and an MFA in theatre design Annette has made art her life’s pursuit and career.   Now in her fifth decade of art practice, she has had a varied career spanning disciplines, media and genre.  Today she maintains a studio in East Vancouver where she creates her multi-layered, multi-media drawings and paintings. She exhibits in both solo and group shows throughout the Greater Vancouver area.