Val Nelson is a painter, drawer, animator. and art teacher. A former ballet dancer, she is an Honours graduate of Emily Carr College of Art and Design. Val has won a number of awards including semi-finalist with the Royal Bank Painting Competition and Knowledge Network Media Award. She has received grants from BC Arts Council and the Canada Council, and has attended a number of residencies including the Vermont Studio Centre. She currently lives and works in Vancouver, Canada.
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“…intellectually and artistically daring work…”
Gilbert Bouchard, Edmonton Journal
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“The highlight of the show… loose, intelligent brushwork…”
Christopher Brayshaw, The Georgia Straight
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“…she crafts the kind of post-photographic painting that does its best to make an eye dulled by electronic media vibrate anew. I am happy to say she is largely successful.”
Terence Dick, Akimbo
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“…an artist going places…”
Betty Ann Jordan, Canadian House and Home