CORA BRITTAN

AVAILABLE ARTWORKS

Serenade of Moon Flowers, 2016, Silver leaf, lightfast inks on crescent board, 10 x 16 inches Serenade of Moon Flowers, 2016, Silver leaf, lightfast inks on crescent board, 10 x 16 inches A Twirl of Butterflies, 2016, Silver leaf, lightfast inks on board, 6 x 6 inches, Framed 9.5 x 9.5 in. A Twirl of Butterflies, 2016, Silver leaf, lightfast inks on board, 6 x 6 inches, Framed 9.5 x 9.5 in. Resting in the Singing Flowers, 2016, Silver leaf, lightfast inks on panel, 6 x 12 inches Resting in the Singing Flowers, 2016, Silver leaf, lightfast inks on panel, 6 x 12 inches Watching Over, 2016, Silver leaf, lightfast inks on crescent board, 20 x 16 inches, Framed 26.5 x 22.5 inches Watching Over, 2016, Silver leaf, lightfast inks on crescent board, 20 x 16 inches, Framed 26.5 x 22.5 inches Woman and Rabbit 2, 2014, Silver leaf, lightfast inks, gesso on board, 3.25 x 9.25 inches not including frame Woman and Rabbit 2, 2014, Silver leaf, lightfast inks, gesso on board, 3.25 x 9.25 inches not including frame Poppies and Rabbits, 2013, 22 carat gold, silver leaf, lightfast inks, 3.5 x 5.5 inches, 9 x 14 cm Poppies and Rabbits, 2013, 22 carat gold, silver leaf, lightfast inks, 3.5 x 5.5 inches, 9 x 14 cm Watching from a Sky-Island, 2013, 22 carat gold, silver leaf, lightfast inks, 7 x 11 inches, 18 x 28 cm Watching from a Sky-Island, 2013, 22 carat gold, silver leaf, lightfast inks, 7 x 11 inches, 18 x 28 cm Gifts for the Glorious Golden Tree, 2013, 22 carat gold, silver leaf, lightfast inks, 11 x 7 inches, 28 x 18 cm Gifts for the Glorious Golden Tree, 2013, 22 carat gold, silver leaf, lightfast inks, 11 x 7 inches, 28 x 18 cm Rabbit in the Broccoli Forest, 2013, Silver leaf, gold leaf, lightfast inks, 6 x 9 inches, 15 x 23 cm Rabbit in the Broccoli Forest, 2013, Silver leaf, gold leaf, lightfast inks, 6 x 9 inches, 15 x 23 cm The Tea Party, 2013, 22 carat gold, silver leaf, lightfast inks, 7 x 7 inches, 18 x 18 cm The Tea Party, 2013, 22 carat gold, silver leaf, lightfast inks, 7 x 7 inches, 18 x 18 cm The Remarkable Tea Party, 2013, 22 carat gold, silver leaf, lightfast inks, 6 x 9 inches,15 x 23 cm The Remarkable Tea Party, 2013, 22 carat gold, silver leaf, lightfast inks, 6 x 9 inches,15 x 23 cm Tea Time, 2013, 22 carat gold, silver leaf, lightfast inks, 5.5 x 3.5 inches, 14 x 9 cm Tea Time, 2013, 22 carat gold, silver leaf, lightfast inks, 5.5 x 3.5 inches, 14 x 9 cm Floating on a Sky-Island, for reference only, 2013, 33 carat gold, silver leaf, lightfast inks, 11 x 17 inches, 28 x 43 cm Floating on a Sky-Island, for reference only, 2013, 33 carat gold, silver leaf, lightfast inks, 11 x 17 inches, 28 x 43 cm Vincent van Frog, The Night Cafe, Arles, France 1888, 2013, Silver leaf, lightfast inks, 7 x 9 inches, 18 x 23 cm Vincent van Frog, The Night Cafe, Arles, France 1888, 2013, Silver leaf, lightfast inks, 7 x 9 inches, 18 x 23 cm In a Secret Pool, 2013, 22 carat gold, silver leaf, wax, lightfast inks, 18 x 12 inches, 46 x 30 cm In a Secret Pool, 2013, 22 carat gold, silver leaf, wax, lightfast inks, 18 x 12 inches, 46 x 30 cm March of the Dragons, 2011, 11.75 x 18 in. March of the Dragons, 2011, 11.75 x 18 in. *SOLD* Submerged Forest #3, 12 x 21 in. *SOLD* Submerged Forest #3, 12 x 21 in. Path in the Celery Forest, ceramic tile, 3.5 x 9.5in. Path in the Celery Forest, ceramic tile, 3.5 x 9.5in.

EDUCATION

1996​ ​–​ ​1997 Studied dry-point etching with Vincent Rascon, Atzumpa, Mexico

1968​ ​–​ ​73 Five year apprenticeship in Calligraphy, Mixed Media, Illumination and Design with the Scribe’s Group, London, England.

1967 Studied Fine Art at Sir John Cass College, London, England

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
 
2013
Scotiabank Nuit Blanche, at Abbozzo Gallery (Demonstration and Talk)
2002
Burlington Art Centre, Mixed Media on Japanese Paper, Burlington, ON
Workshop, Japanese Paper Place, Toronto, ON
 
2000
Workshop, Mixed Media, Burlington Art Centre, Burlington, ON
1999
Guest lecturer, Hamilton Art Centre, Hamilton, ON
Mixed media Painting, Burlington Art Centre, Burlington, ON
Mixed Media Painting, Sheridan College Summer School, Oakville, ON
 
1998
Mixed Media Painting, Burlington Art Centre, Burlington, ON
 
1997
Credit Course in Calligraphy, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON
 
1996
Guest Teacher, Sheridan College, 3 rd year Illustration, Mixed Media Studios, Oakville, ON

COMMISSIONS AND AWARDS

2002

Sponsorship Recognition Awards, Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, Oakville, ON
Oakville Community Spirit Awards, Town of Oakville, Oakville, ON

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2019

‘Looking In Between’, Abbozzo Gallery, Toronto, ON

2011

‘Of Marvels and Magic’, Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, ON

2010

Featured artist, ‘Holiday Exhibition’, Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, ON

2008

‘Holiday Exhibition of New Work’, Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, ON
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts Centre, Collingwood, ON
2007

‘Tropical Dreaming’, Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, ON

2006

Carnegie Gallery, Dundas, ONHamilton Arts Conservancy, Hamilton, ON

2005

‘Midnight Garden’, Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, ON
Earl’s Court Gallery, Hess Village, Hamilton, ON

2004

Earl’s Court Gallery, Hess Village, Hamilton, ON

Joseph Brant Hospital, ‘Art Way’, Burlington, ON
2003
Carnegie Gallery, Dundas, ON

2002

Joseph Brant Hospital, ‘Art Way’, Burlington, ON

2000

Carnegie Gallery, Dundas, ON

1996

Perry Gallery, Burlington Arts Centre, Burlington, ON

1994

Burlington Art Centre, Burlington, ON
Revolver Gallery, Toronto, ON

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2018

’25th Anniversary Exhibition’, Abbozzo Gallery, Toronto, ON

2013

Carnegie Gallery, Dundas, ON

2000-2013

Abbozzo Gallery, Toronto, Ontario

2010

‘Beyond Words’, Carnegie Gallery. Dundas. ON​​

2009

‘Whimsical Women’, Pearl St. Gallery, Hamilton, ON
‘Flowers that Last’, Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, ON
2007
‘White’, Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, ON
‘Reflections’, Hamilton Conservatory Gallery, Hamilton, ON
‘Mexico Diary’, Carnegie Gallery, Dundas, ON
‘Flowers that Last’, Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, ON
‘The Oakville Show’, Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, ON
‘The Architecture Show’, Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, ON
‘Jazz on the Walls’, Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, ON
2005
Toronto International Art Fair, Toronto, ON
‘Amalgamation’, Carnegie Gallery, Dundas, ON
‘25 th Anniversary Show’, Carnegie Gallery, Dundas, ON
Four Corners Gallery, Craighurst Gallery, ON
2004
Loch Gallery, Toronto, ON
The Hummingbird Centre, Toronto, ON
2003
‘Go Figure’, Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, ON
10 th Anniversary Exhibition, Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, ON
‘water’, Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, ON
The Hummingbird Centre, Toronto, ON
Loch Gallery, Toronto, ON
2002

The Rebecca Gallery, Toronto, ON

2000

The Paper Project, Main Gallery, Burlington Art Centre, Burlington, ON
Artist of the Month, Carnegie Gallery, Dundas, ON
1999
First Annual ‘At the Beach’ Open Studio, Hamilton, ON
Hamilton Public Library, Hamilton, ON
Carnegie Gallery, Dundas, ON
1998

Harbourfront Storytelling Festival, Toronto, ON

1998

Burlington Art Centre Art Auction, Burlington, ON

1997

‘Women of the World in Oaxaca’, Oaxaca, Mexico
Carnegie Gallery, Dundas, ON
1995
Regional Juried Show, Midwest, Elora, ON
Juried Show, Burlington Art Centre, Burlington, ON
Staff Show, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON
1994
‘Out of India’, Sheridan College Gallery, Oakville, ON
Niagara-on-the-Lake Art Show, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Art Awareness, Hamilton Public Library, Hamilton, ON
Showcase Exhibition, Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, ON
Staff Show, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON
Hamilton Art Gallery Fair, Hamilton, ON
1993
Juried Show, Burlington Art Centre, Burlington, ON
Art Awareness, Hamilton Public Library, Hamilton, ON
Showcase Exhibition, Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, ON
Staff Show, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON
Hamilton Art Gallery Fair, Hamilton, ON
1992
Wyget Woods Gallery, Rockwood, ON
Regional Juried Show, Midwest, Elora, ON
Showcase Exhibition, Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, ON
Staff Show, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON
Hamilton Art Gallery Fair, Hamilton, ON1991
Staff Show, Sheridan College Gallery, Oakville, ON
Hamilton Art Gallery Fair, Hamilton, ON
1990
Beckett Gallery, Hamilton, ON

PUBLICATIONS
 
2005 
Stir Magazine, Mississauga, ON
Calligraphy for Toronto Hospital for Sick Children Calendar
 
1991 
Studio Magazine, Annual, July/August edition
 
1987 
Magazine Cover: Gentleman’s Guide, Mexico City
Illustration: “A Celebration” by Ludwig Zeller, Mosaic Press
 
COLLECTIONS
 
Canadata, Burlington, ON
Hilborn Ellis Grant, Toronto, ON
Kaga, Japan
Mac Gillvary and Partners, Hamilton, ON
Queens College Cambridge, England

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