SYLVIA GALBRAITH, based in Fergus, ON, is a photographic artist whose traditional methods of image creation are joined with a contemporary practice of using video and installation as well as alternate photographic processes. She has worked with several art forms over the years including oils, charcoal and clay, but found that the restrictions inherent to the camera inspired and challenged her more than any other art form. Her current practice demonstrates a deep connection with the landscapes and people found in some of Canada’s loneliest places.
Galbraith has participated in residencies in Newfoundland, Banff, AB, Northern Ontario, and Iceland and has exhibited in solo shows as well as in numerous group exhibitions. Her photographs can be found in corporate, public and private collections throughout Canada and internationally, and she has received many awards and bursaries for her work.
In addition to her artistic practice, Galbraith is actively involved in the arts community as a teacher and curator. She has taught photography courses throughout Canada, including for the University of Toronto, University of Brandon, MB, Humber College, and was a faculty member in the Conestoga College Photography Certificate Program (Kitchener ON) for 12 years. She currently teaches workshops from her studio in Fergus and as a guest instructor at various art centres across Canada, and is the curator for the Elora Centre for the Arts in Elora ON.