2017 - Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists
http://artists.ca/files/3821/ArtAve_SeptOct_16-FINAL_Online.pdf
About the Artist
BONNY BAHRY
Bonny Bahry creates commission pieces since retiring from her second career as a Special Effects Makeup Artist for Film in Vancouver, BC. Honoured with an Emmy and Leo Award, she showcased her realistic artistry on canvas, silicone, foam, clay and human flesh.
Mainly a self-taught artist with an honours art certification her most valued formal training has been in studying for years with International Artist, Gene Prokop of Edmonton, AB where she fell in love with the techniques used by the Old Masters. She was drawn into realism, defining richness and mood, lights and darks, layers and soft edges with beautiful earth tones and complementary colors!
Bonny was also fortunate to have been part of a mentorship program and attended portrait and landscape classes with International Exhibiting Artist Kristy Gordon of New York, NY. As a credit to Kristy Gordon, Bonny’s realistic work often embodies a sense of mystery and imagination.
Bonny previously owned her own Art Gallery in Yellowknife, NT, and has exhibited her work in solo and group exhibitions including the Federation of Canadian Artists Art Gallery, Vancouver, BC; Gallery of the Midnight Sun, Arctic Art Gallery and Arrow Makers Gallery in Yellowknife, NT. She enjoyed sold out shows of her original art pieces and has sold hundreds of prints worldwide. She has also been featured in newspapers and published on numerous covers.
Her paintings are part of various collections worldwide including, Diavik Diamond Mines in Lac de Gras, NT, City Hall Heritage Committee in Yellowknife, NT, Mining Heritage Art Collection in Yellowknife, NT, Boston Scientific in Toronto, ON, The Biddolph Family in South Africa and The Truter Family in Australia.
Bonny Bahry - CV
Born in Athabasca, AB
Lived in Yellowknife, NT, Canada, Lake Country, BC and Vancouver, BC
2024 Currently taking Commissions. Please contact me for Original sales.
Education:
2003 to 2017 Formal training at “Pros Art Atelier” in Edmonton, Alberta and Kelowna, BC from Master International Artist Gene Prokop.
See Link: https://www.prosartschool.com/
2016-2017 Mentorship Program with International Exhibiting Artist, Kristy Gordon, New York, NY https://kristygordon.com/
2014 to 2017 Portrait classes and live model figure classes with International Exhibiting Artist, Kristy Gordon of New York , NY
2014 Acrylic painting classes with Linda Lovisa of Kelowna, BC
2011 Mixed media class with Jean Pedersen, Yellowknife, NT
2010 Figurative clay workshop with the Late Pat Keenan, Yellowknife, NT.
2008 3 Dimensional Sculpture workshop with Alberta Professional Sculptor Brian McArthur. Yellowknife, NT
2000 to 2004 Honors certification in the Commercial and Fine Arts program through Granton Institute of Technology in Toronto.
Selected Solo Exhibitions:
2010 Solo Art Show, “Inspirations” , Yellowknife, NT
2003-2011 Northern Images Art Gallery, Yellowknife, NT
2009-2011 Northern Visitors’ Centre, Yellowknife, NT
2009-2011 Yellowknife Airport Gift Shop, Yellowknife, NT
Selected Group Exhibitions
2024 2024 Annual International Exhibition, Juried Exhibition, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC - Cambodian Temple Doorway
2017 Juried Exhibition, Active, Associate and Senior Status Members, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC - 2 Works, Cambodia Monk
in Training and Cambodia River
2009–2010 Yellowknife Community Art Show, Yellowknife, NT
2010 Demonstrator and Arts Organizer at Yellowknife, NT Museum
2010 Demonstrator - Yellowknife Art Market
2009 Guest Artist - Beer Barge BBQ Bash Event
2009 Guest Artist – Midnight Sun Float Plane Fly-In Event
2009 96 ft. Mural of Yellowknife History, Collaboration with Aurora Arts Society Members
Selected Collections:
2003-2011 Numerous Commissions by individuals and businesses in the Northwest Territories, other provinces in Canada, the U.S. and Internationally (South Africa and Australia)
2010 Avens Manor Dementia Centre, Yellowknife, NT
2010 RTL Robinson Enterprises Ltd., Yellowknife, NT
2009-2010 MLA Glen Abernethy, Yellowknife, NT
2009 Boston Scientific, Toronto, Canada
2009 Mining Heritage Committee Art Collection, Yellowknife, NT
2009 Diavik Diamond Mines Mining Art Collection, Lac de Gras,NT
2009 Baker Centre for Seniors, Tribute to Barb Bromley
2008 City Hall Heritage Artwork Collection, Yellowknife, NT
2008 Two murals, “Tribute to Mining” and “Diamonds!” purchased by BHP Billiton Diamonds and donated to the City of Yellowknife, are displayed on main street Yellowknife, NT.
2004-2005 Air Tindi, Yellowknife, NT
Selected Publications:
2004-2009 Artwork published for 6 consecutive years on the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines Annual Geoscience Forum conference brochures.
2005-2008 Artwork published 3 consecutive years on calendars for Northern Frontier Safety Corporation, Yellowknife, NT.
2007 Designed logo for Diavik Diamond Mine’s Mine Rescue Team
2007 Designed logo for Yellowknife Skating Club, Yellowknife, NT
2001 Artwork published on the City of Yellowknife’s Annual Report
Bibliography:
2011 “Creating gold by preserving history”, by Daron Letts, The Yellowknifer, Northern News Services Ltd., Jan. 7, P 15
2010 “Sharing Space, Artists Collaborate to present solo exhibitions” By Daron Letts, Northern News Services Ltd. Nov. 5, P 14
2010 “Outdoor Artistry”, by Daron Letts, Northern News Services Ltd., Aug. 4, P 11
2010 “Art of the Week”, Northern News Services Ltd. July 23, P 18
2010 “Molding life from Clay”, by Adrian Lysenko, The Yellowknifer, Northern News Services Ltd. April 9, P 15
2009 “The Art of Tranquility” , by Daron Letts, The Yellowknifer, Northern News Services Ltd. July 31, P13
2008 “Hidden Talent on School Draw Ave.”, Daron Letts, The Yellowknifer. Northern News Services Ltd. Sept. 19, P 18
2008 “Love in 3 dimensions” by Daron Letts, The Yellowknifer, Northern News Services Ltd., Oct. 24, P B2
2008 “Art and Sport Work Together”, by Daron Letts, The Yellowknifer, Northern News Services Ltd. Nov. 21, P 25
2006 “Steady Now”, Sept. 26 and “Glittering Painters” Sept. 22 by Jessica Klinkenberg, Northern News Services Ltd.
2005 “Run for Our Lives – CIBC” The Yellowknifer, Northern News Services Ltd. Sept. 23, P 17
2005 “Treasure trove of fine art”, The Yellowknifer, Northern News Services Ltd. Nov. 16, P A17
2005 “Yellowknife Art, Local Artists display their creations during Artsweek” by Roxanna Thompson, The Yellowknifer, Northern News Services Ltd. Oct. 7, P A15
2005 “City prepares for Heritage Week” by Dorothy Westerman, The Yellowknifer, Northern News Services, Jan. 19, P 13
2004 “Mining Heritage” by Jennifer Geens, Northern News Services
Commitments:
I am committed to various causes and proudly donated my time and artwork to many organizations while living in Yellowknife, NT, including:
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Sponsorship of an annual “Art Award” for Junior High school students of William MacDonald School.
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Donated artwork to the local Dementia Centre.
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Donated time to be the co-coordinator of an Art Buying committee for the local Dementia Centre – ensuring the new facility was filled with Northern Artwork.
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Donated an original painting for the launch of the local Breast Cancer organization, “Run for our Lives” and volunteer at the annual fund raising event.
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Donation of Artwork titled “Barb Bromley” to the Baker Centre for Seniors.
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Donation of artwork and art cards to help fundraising for the Mining Heritage Society.
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Created logo for local Skating Club.
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Donate to Local sports groups, Yellowknife Schools, Children’s Wish Foundation, and other non-profit groups.