Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae

Larysa Eliuk Matchak B.Ed; M.Ed

Fine Art Painter

Specializing in acrylic and watercolour media

Edmonton, Alberta

T6X 0N7

780-298-9447

[email protected]

https://lemartgallery.com/

https://www.instagram.com/larysamatchak/

EXIHIBITIONS & PUBLICATIONS

"Element" Signature Artist Show Alberta Council For Ukrainian Arts Gallery. JAN-FEB, 2021
BLACKBIRD CAFE. Edmonton. Nov-Dec, 2020
Little Brick Cafe. Edmonton. SEPT-NOV 2020
The Roots Gallery. Edmonton. Jan-Feb 2021.
Block 1912 Café Edmonton. October-December, 2019
The Works featured artist and live demonstration. Edmonton, Alberta. Summer 2019
Café Haven Sherwood Park. July, 2019
Blackbird Café. Edmonton. May, 2019
Interstellar Rodeo. July 2018
MinBid Gallery. Spring, 2018
Art Battle. Yellowhead Casino. Spring, 2017.
Ukrainian Canadian Congress Grand Opening of Consulate. September, 2018.
Good Earth Coffee House. March-May 2018-July 2019, and March 2020
Propaganda Hair Salon Solo Show January- February 2018
Grand Bazzar 124^th. December 2017
- Art from the Unknown 30^th Anniversary October 2017-2019
- Riverbend Art in Our Park. Sept, 2015- 2017
- Whyte Avenue Artwalk. 2017-2019
- Night of Artists Art Exhibit. St. Albert, Alberta. March,2017
- Gracious Goods Café, Edmonton. Solo Art Exhibit. January - February, 2017
- Canadian Ukrainian Congress 125th Anniversary Banquet, October, 2016
- "Art From the Unknown" Art Show and Sale Sponsored by the New Democrat Party. October, 2016.
- Lotus Gallery Landscapes Exhibit. September, 2016
- The Carrot Community Arts Café: Solo Exhibition. August,
- Harcourt House Gallery Annual Show and Sale: Three paintings were featured. June-July, 2014-2017.
- Society of Western Canadian Artists Group Show at Scotia Place Lobby and Reception area. May-June, 2016.
- Wounded Soldiers Fund: Art Show and Sale in Rundle Park. April, 2016.
- Alberta Council for Ukrainian Arts: Spring Market. March, 2016.
- OMNI TV (Edmonton) Kontakt Ukrainian News Interview. February, 2016. *Aired 3 times.
- Strathearn Christmas Market. Edmonton, Alberta. December, 2015.
- Society of Western Canadian Artists: Misericordia Hospital. Exhibition and Sale. December 2015 to February, 2016.
- Expressions in Art. Art Show and Sale in Oakville, Ontario. November, 2015.
- Art From the Unknown. Art Show and Sale sponsored by the New Democrat Party of Alberta. October, 2015.
- Art in the Park: Riverbend Community. September, 2015
- Art Trends Magazine: Article. 2015
- Ukrainian News ( Canadian cultural newspaper) Article 2012, 2014, and 2015
- Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League Magazine. Article and Cover image. 2014
- Our Art Our Soul: Alberta Council For Ukrainian Arts art show and sale. Alberta Gallery of Art, October 2, 2014.
- Flight Harcourt House Art Show and Sale. Edmonton, Alberta. June, 2014.
- Vesna Festival Artisan Show and Sale. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. May, 2014.
- Expressions In Art, 25^th Anniversary Exhibition and Sale. St. Volodymyr’s Cultural Centre. Oakville, Ontario, Canada. November, 2013.
- Kinetic. Harcourt House. Edmonton, Alberta. June, 2013.
- 2013 Annual Members Show and Sale. Harcourt House. Edmonton, Alberta. May, 2013.
- 120^th Anniversary of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada. St. John’s Institute. Edmonton, Alberta. December, 2012-February, 2013.
- 120^th Anniversary of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada. King’s University College. Edmonton, Alberta. October-November, 2012.
- Prairie Dreamscapes: Re-Imagining Our Roots. KUMF Gallery, Toronto: The Ukrainian Canadian Art Foundation. Toronto, Ontario. September-October, 2012. *Artwork was also used as the poster for the exhibit and sale.
- Solo Exhibition: Blue Chair Cafe. Edmonton, Alberta. October-December, 2011.
- University of Alberta Ukrainian Folklore show and sale. Winter, 2010
- Calgary Ukrainian Festival show and sale. June, 2009- 2011.
- Solo exhibition at TU Gallery, Edmonton. December-January, 2009.
- Ukrainian Art and Soul TU Gallery, Edmonton. October-November, 2009.
- Ukrainian Heritage Village, Alberta show and Sale: August 2009-2011.
- Edmonton Heritage Festival: August 2010.
- Alberta Council for Ukrainian Art. Jasper Park Lodge, Alberta. January 2009-2011.
- Alberta Council for Ukrainian Art show and sale: Ukrainian Youth Association Fair: March 2009 and 2011.
- Ukrainian Canadian Congress Conference art show and sale at the Westin Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta: November, 2010.
- Vico Equence, Italy: Painting In Italy art show and sale. June, 2007.
- Thunder Bay, Ontario: Painting in Italy art show and sale at Barrhead University. Nov-December, 2007.
- Painting in Italy art show and sale at Paint Spot located in Edmonton. December-March, 2008.

PRIVATE COMMISSIONS

The Hon. Rachel Notley. Edmonton, Alberta.

October, 2015 and October, 2017.

Dale Astill. Edmonton, Alberta. December 2017
Lori Lundeen. Edmonton, Alberta. December 2017
Gina Carducci. Edmonton, Alberta. December 2016

· Ukrainian Canadian Congress. Commissioned to paint a painting in commemoration of the 125th anniversary of Ukrainian immigration to Canada. 300 prints of the original acrylic painting were also commissioned. October, 2016

Mrs. Antonakis. Edmonton, Alberta. June, 2016.

· Larysa Chomiak, Edmonton Alberta

Spring 2015 and Winter 2016

· Mr. and Mrs. Stefaniw. Edmonton, Alberta

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· Andriy Stasiv, Chicago, Illinois.

July, 2014

· Lucy Lavrinuk. Toronto, Ontario

November, 2013

· AV Exterior Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta.

February, 2013.

· Nadija Szram. June, 2011.

· Dr. Michael Nowazek. Painted 6 original acrylic paintings for medical health clinic. March, 2009-July, 2010.

Education and Workshops

· Society of Western Canadian Artists: Abstract Weekend Workshop with Verne Busby. March, 2015.

· University of Alberta Master’s of Education Degree: Educational Policy Studies. November, 2013.

· Lviv Catholic University, Ukraine: Summer School of Icon Painting.

Completed a three week course at Lviv Catholic University July, 2008 in Ukraine. Studied the art of Byzantine Religious Iconography and egg tempera painting techniques.

· Edmonton Potter’s Guild

Studied pottery techniques, glazing, working with pottery wheel, etc. 2008-2010.

· University of Alberta Bachelor’s of Secondary Education: Major in Ukrainian Language and Culture, Minor in Fine Art. December, 2006.

· Upon graduating High School, accepted into the Faculty of Art and Design at the University of Alberta based on a competitive portfolio of artwork. June, 2002.

· Iconography Workshop St. Albert, Alberta. December, 2006.

· Six week watercolour painting course offered by the University of Alberta Faculty of Fine Arts in Vico Equense, Italy.

Accepted into the program based on a competitive portfolio of artwork. Completed the course with distinction (A). May-June 2007.

· Studied Religious Icon Painting with renowned iconographer Mariana Savaryn.

2007-2009.

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFLIATIONS

St. Albert Painter’s Guild
Night of Artists 2017
Fine Art Studio Online (FASO) Member since 2014.
CARFAC member. Canadian Artists Representation
· Society of Western Canadian Artists. Exhibiting Member since 2014.
· Arts and Culture Council of Strathcona County. Member since 2016
· Harcourt House Member Artist since 2010
· Alberta Council for Ukrainian Arts. Artist Membership since 2004

DONATIONS/Volunteer Work

MLA for Edmonton Ellerslie Post-Card design. Spring, 2019.
· Wounded Soldiers Fund Silent Auction. Proceeds went towards this cause. March, 2016
Art for Congo: Proceeds from all sales went towards orphanage in Congo. 2014
Art for Aide: Sold 4 paintings with all the proceeds going towards the war in Ukraine.2014
· Silent Auction and live painting demonstration for “House of Hope” St. Basils Ukrainian Cultural Centre: October, 2014
· Painting Donation: Andrea Kopylech. 2014
· Painting Donation: Mr. and Mrs. Voytenko. 2014
· Painting Donation: Mr. and Mrs. Vanbeek. 2013
· Painting Donation: Mr. and Mrs. Harris. 2012
· Painting Donation: Markiana Yakymets. 2006.
· Donation of painting: Professor Graham Peacock. 2007
· Alberta Council for Ukrainian Arts: Painting Donation. 2007 and 2009.
· Private donation of painting: Evangeline Kubin. May, 2009