About the Artist
BONNY BAHRY
Bonny currently continues to paint only private collections as she is enjoying her second career as a Special Effects Makeup Artist for Film and Television in Vancouver, BC.
Bonny Bahry has exhibited her work in solo and group exhibitions in Canada including the Federation of Canadian Artists Art Gallery on Granville Island, Vancouver, BC; Gallery of the Midnight Sun; Arctic Art Gallery and Arrow Makers Art Gallery in Yellowknife, NT and has sold hundred of prints worldwide. Bahry has been featured in newspapers and has enjoyed her artwork being published on numerous covers and in the press. She holds an honors art certification from Granton Institute of Technology in Toronto, ON. Her most valued formal training has been in studying for years with International Master Artist Gene Prokop of Edmonton, AB and International Portrait Artist, Kristy Gordon of New York. Her paintings are part of various collections worldwide including, Diavik Diamond Mines in Ekati 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.
2017 - Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists http://artists.ca/files/3821/ArtAve_SeptOct_16-FINAL_Online.pdf
Bonny Bahry - CV
Born in Athabasca, AB
Lived in Yellowknife, NT, Canada, Lake Country, BC and Vancouver, BC
Currently enjoying second career as a Special Effects Makeup Artist for Film and Television: Instagram: @reel.makeup
Current Representation of my Artwork is now only through my Website at: www.oilpaintingsbybonny.com
Education:
2003 to 2017 Formal training at “Pros Art Atelier” in Edmonton, Alberta and Kelowna, BC from Master International Artist Gene Prokop.
See Link: http://www.prosartschool.com/
2014 to 2017 Portrait classes and live model figure classes with International Portrait Artist Kristy Gordon of New York
See Link: City. http://kristygordon.com/video/
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
2017 Juried Exhibition, Active, Associate and Senior Status Members, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC - 2 Works, Cambodia Monk
in Training and Cambodia River accepted into this Juried show.
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.