Artist Statement

Welcome to My Gallery

Creating a sense of wonderment. 

 

I am a landscape painter based in Montreal, inspired by the beauty and complexity of nature. Since beginning my artistic journey after retirement in 2012, my work has been a heartfelt interpretation of the emotions and experiences drawn from my travels, exploring a variety of mountains and landscapes. Mount Royal in Montréal, Québec, remains a constant muse for me, echoing the beauty I’ve witnessed during my journeys and showcasing its own charm across the seasons.

 

When I paint, I step into a timeless space, allowing my work to tell a story. My hope is to transport viewers, inviting them to experience the landscapes alongside me. While my collections explore specific themes, each piece is a one-of-a-kind creation, born from a deep connection to the subject.

 

Having spent my career in mental health services and entrepreneurship, I’ve always embraced change and sought to understand human behavior. This spirit of curiosity and exploration continues to guide my art, with every canvas offering a new opportunity to discover, create, and tell a story.

Though I am creating art, I am evoking an emotion.

Robert Venafro portrait image - Montreal Artist

I see through the seasons.

My very first collection can be viewed at:   http://www.phisigmainteractive.com/galerie-203/

(Open tour by clicking on Only Main Building)


Juried Selections

I have had three juried selections at the Stewart Hall Artotheque exhibit in Pointe-Claire, Québec.

 

They were in 2017, 2018, 2021 and 2024

    Solo Shows

 

  1. 2016 - Je vois à travers les saisons/I see through the seasons was held at Gallery 203 in Old Montreal.
  2. 2018 - Au-delà des limites/Beyond Boundaries was held at gallery 203 in old Montreal
  3. 2020 - À pas de géant/Leaps and Bounds was held at Gallery ERGA in La Petite Patrie, Montreal
  4. 2022 - Endogène-Exogène/Endogenous Exogenous was held at Gallery ERGA in La Petite Patrie, Montreal
  5. 2024 - Ataraxia: "A state of serene calmness"
  6. Ipseity - The characteristic or state of being oneself or having a clear sense of one's individual identity (2026)


 


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