ARTIST STATEMENT
Under comparative investigation of human and non-human animal experiences,
coupled with the ability for incessant narrative, Theresa Slater’s paintings
bring light to sentience, soul character and ancestry in artist practice. Slater resides
in the southern interior of BC [Osoyoos].
EXHIBITION HISTORY
2007 New Works, Dolci Deli & Catering, Osoyoos*
2007 Franklin Rotation, Dolci Deli & Catering, Osoyoos, BC*
2006 New Works, Dolci Deli & Catering, Osoyoos, BC*
2005 Brushed, Dolci Deli & Catering, Osoyoos, BC*
2005 Bohemian Festival, Red Rooster Winery, Naramata, BC
2005 Studio 89, Nk’Mip Cellars, Osoyoos, BC
2004 You’re Still Away, Osoyoos Golf & Country Club, Osoyoos, BC*
2003 I love you, Lush, The Cellar Lounge, Silver Star Resort, Vernon BC*
2003 Osoyoos Flavour, Modified Arts Gallery [MAG] & Studio, Osoyoos, BC*
2002 KSA Grad Retrospective, MAG Studio, Osoyoos, BC*
2002 Nelson Art Walk, 1st Peoples Choice, Ramsey’s Art & Framing, Nelson, BC*
2002 Graduate Exhibition, Kootenay School of the Arts, Nelson, BC
2002 Untitled: at the restaurant, The Rice Bowl, Nelson, BC*
2001 Untitled, Danny’s Deli, Nelson, BC
98-03 Numerous Group Shows, Kootenay School of the Arts Student Gallery
*Solo
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & AFFILIATION
2007 Commission, 3 Portraits OIB Elder Modesta, Private Collection
2006 Board Director, Desert Sun Counseling & Resource Centre
2005 Catalogue Assistant of Master Artist Judith Foster [1931-2000] Oliver, BC
2005 Active Volunteer & Web Master, Osoyoos Arts Council, Osoyoos, BC
2005 Set Design Artist, “All in the Timing”, South OK Amateur Players, Oliver, BC
2005 Coordinator, South OK Life Drawing, Osoyoos, BC
2004 Director, Osoyoos Arts Council, Osoyoos, BC
2003 Proprietor, MAG Studio, Osoyoos, BC
2003 Curator, [solo paint] Displacement: Thurein Myint, MAG Studio, Osoyoos, BC
2003 Curator, [film] Bart Batchelor, MAG Studio, Osoyoos, BC
2003 Curator, [paint] Rod Taylor, MAG Studio, Osoyoos, BC
2003 Curator, [clay] Noam Ash, MAG Studio, Osoyoos, BC
2002 Fundraiser Participant, Save Our Services, Nelson, BC
2002 Performance Painter, Cultural Choas, Nelson Arts Council, Nelson, BC
EDUCATION
2006 Athabasca University, Pursing a degree in Applied Psychology
99-02 Kootenay School of the Arts [KSA], 3-Year Diploma
Majoring in Mixed Media. Nelson, BC
2003 Selkirk College, 1st yr Liberal Arts University Transfer, Castlegar, BC
2003 Nelson Fine Arts Center, Nelson, BC
1999 Young Dream Productions, Media production and performance skills, Nelson, BC
1998 South Okanagan Secondary School, High School Graduate, Oliver, BC
CONTACT
Please call for appointment regarding sales, commissions and studio visits.Theresa Slater
slatertheresa@gmail.com
250.495.5667
Box 1212 Osoyoos, BC
V0H 1V0