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Amelia Kraemer
Mixed Media
I am a mixed media artist who uses layers of paint, collage, dry media, and encaustic or cold wax to reflect my mental states. The surface of my work and the process of making it is where I find solace and healing, a mindful meditation. While the emotional landscape I travel through includes anxiety, depression, PTSD, and bipolar disorder, I am drawn to creating beauty, encouraging myself and others to see the positive and humour in everyday life. My experience with the generosity of learning and inspiration found through impactful teachers was the catalyst for hoping to provide that experience for others on their artistic path. I teach encaustic and mixed media courses at my studio, Upwards Art Studio, located in the River District of downtown Owen Sound. I help organize and participate in the Owen Sound Community Artist Studio Tour, the Urban Easel project, as well as the Canadian Encaustic Conference. My work is available year round at my art supply store/studio, Upwards Art Studio, located in the Owen Sound River District.
I often incorporate positive or humourous elements in my work, using art as a tool to improve my mood and encourage others to see joy in unexpected places. This playful, uplifting approach balances the deeper emotional themes I explore, offering a sense of connection and hope. Through the physicality of creation, I aim to inspire reflection and invite viewers to find solace and positivity within their own experiences.