Anita Granger
Anita Granger was born in Toronto and grew up in the small town of Maple just north of the city.
She holds a B.F.A. Spec. Hons. from York University with a double specialization in Visual Art and Graphic Design. After her initial start as a graphic designer with OWL & Chickadee Magazines, she transitioned into architectural and interior design and spent over 15 years as a project manager, designer and associate with CS&P Architects in Toronto. Approximately ten years ago she returned to her roots in painting and sculpture. In 2018 she completed her Certificate in Botanical Illustration (with Distinction) at the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, UK.
Anita has exhibited in multiple group exhibitions throughout Ontario. She currently resides in Fergus, ON.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
I have a fundamental interest in plant and animal life, drawing much of my influence from nature. My work is inspired by my plants and garden, and frequent hikes in our natural environment. I look within nature to find refuge and my work channels the consideration of this relationship. Colour is my passion. Recent painted collages allow me to combine a love of both painting and sculpture by breaking down elements of a composition and restructuring them in layers of colour and form.
Anita Granger was born in Toronto and grew up in the small town of Maple just north of the city.
She holds a B.F.A. Spec. Hons. from York University with a double specialization in Visual Art and Graphic Design. After her initial start as a graphic designer with OWL & Chickadee Magazines, she transitioned into architectural and interior design and spent over 15 years as a project manager, designer and associate with CS&P Architects in Toronto. Approximately ten years ago she returned to her roots in painting and sculpture. In 2018 she completed her Certificate in Botanical Illustration (with Distinction) at the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, UK.
Anita has exhibited in multiple group exhibitions throughout Ontario. She currently resides in Fergus, ON.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
I have a fundamental interest in plant and animal life, drawing much of my influence from nature. My work is inspired by my plants and garden, and frequent hikes in our natural environment. I look within nature to find refuge and my work channels the consideration of this relationship. Colour is my passion. Recent painted collages allow me to combine a love of both painting and sculpture by breaking down elements of a composition and restructuring them in layers of colour and form.
