Artist statement
I weave a sense of mood through time and place in my landscape and abstract paintings. Using bold strokes and rich textures, my outdoor adventures and introspective reflections unfold onto the canvas, inviting viewers to feel the raw energy and emotion. It’s in these moments of creation that I forge a visceral connection with the audience, inviting them to explore the many layers of meaning. Each piece captures fleeting moments that echo the spirit of exploration and self-discovery.
Bio
Amanda Wondergem is a Canadian artist based in Calgary, Alberta. Her paintings move between expressive landscapes and intuitive abstraction, each informing the other as she translates feeling into form and captures fleeting moments in nature.
Using acrylic and mixed media, she builds layered, textured surfaces that evoke both the seen and the felt. Her mark-making adds rhythm and movement, offering a tactile finish that draws the eye across the surface.
Her graphic design background informs her sense of structure and rhythm, guiding the balance between intuition and intention in her paintings. Her work has gained visibility through local art markets, online shows and group exhibitions, including the Harmony Arts Festival and The Gift of Madness, a touring exhibition across British Columbia that featured the Penticton Art Gallery. She continually refines her skills through workshops and mentorships with artists including Samantha Williams-Chapelsky and Kathleen Conover.