Alli van Gruen
Artist member since 2023
Whistler, British Columbia
Alli van Gruen is a contemporary Canadian artist with a multifaceted mixed portfolio. From her animal portraits to her autobiographical work referencing old family slides to her colour infused abstract chairs and landscapes… van Gruen is happy to play with multiple subject matters in her art practice. She strives to create a personal relationship between her artwork and her audience, with the ultimate goal of evoking a feeling of intimacy and nostalgia. Using intricate brushwork and an expansive colour palette, she works to express her connections with her subject matter, to tell a story. Alli lives in Whistler, BC with her family and dog Bea. Her work can be found in Whistler and in many private collections in Canada and Europe.
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Describe your home in 3 words
cozy, colourful, welcoming
I'm really good at making (a) ...
sourdough bread
Favourite artist(s) right now
Nancy Friedland, Jen Arron, Kara McIntosh, Debbie Farquaharson
During my breaks, I tend to ...
go for a walk in the woods with my dog
How long have you been creating art?
All my life
Why is art important to you?
Art makes me see life through different perspectives
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Education
1993
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