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Portrait of Artist Paige Sabrina Harris

Driven by a desire to overcome personal challenges and explore identity, I create multi-media works confronting themes of resilience, healing, and the human experience. My artistic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Art (Majoring in Sculpture) from the Alberta College of Art + Design in 2017. In 2019, I established SunDay Ceramics, a platform for exploring lighter themes of nature and growth alongside my broader artistic practice.

Actively involved in the arts community, I participated in residencies like cSPACE Eau Claire Community Hub in Calgary, assisted with painting murals in the community. I also had the privilege of working under Artists Chris Savage and Mao (Kun) Chen for a year creating pottery products for their ceramic business MAO Projects.

Now residing in Edmonton, AB. Trying to integrate into the arts scene and community of Edmonton. I am currently working as a Partnerships & Development Specialist at Robin Hood Association, a non-profit that supports people with developmental disabilities.

Beyond my artistic practice and work at Robin Hood Association, I'm thrilled to be co-founded Planted Earth Studios in Edmonton, a community-based art studio launching later this year. My focus has always been on the arts and community, driven by the belief in its power to uplift people and bring meaning to their lives.
 

Artist Statement

My art practice delves into the complexities of human experience, particularly the intersection of beauty and suffering. I explore the question: Can we find resilience and strength even in the face of trauma, pain, and injustice? Rather than offering escape, I aim to amplify and cradle these experiences, inviting viewers to contemplate the emotional spectrum we all navigate.

 

I utilize various techniques and materials to explore the visual language of trauma. Photographs capture raw vulnerability, while my paintings offer a unique perspective. Employing a realistic style, I depict wounds and bruises with saturated colours, often incorporating geometric shapes and patterns against dark undertones. These elements are also utilized in 3D sculptural forms and installations. This approach creates a sense of tension that mirrors the internal turmoil experienced during trauma.

 

In contrast, my pottery practice, through SunDay Ceramics, explores themes of growth and renewal. Inspired by nature's resilience, I create functional pieces adorned with organic forms like caterpillars, flowers, and woodland creatures. These works offer a tactile and comforting counterpoint to the raw emotions explored in my other work. They symbolize the potential for healing and transformation, much like a seed breaking through the soil.

 

Beyond my studio practice, I am committed to the transformative power of public art. I actively engage in artist calls and participate in mural painting initiatives to amplify the voices of artists within the community. My ultimate goal is to use art as a tool for exploration and healing, helping individuals discover their identities, fostering meaningful conversations, and ultimately contributing to positive societal change.

 

The establishment of Planted Earth Studios is a natural extension of this commitment. As a community-based art studio, it will provide a space for individuals to explore their creativity, build connections, and find solace through artistic expression.

Curriculum Vitae

Residencies

2022 - cSPACE Eau Claire Community Hub  -The City of Calgary - Calgary, AB

2017 - Hear/d Residency - Alberta College of Art + Design - Calgary Alberta 

Public Art

2022  - Public Signage - cSPACE Eau Claire Community Hub Signage - The City of Calgary 

2022 - Mural Assistant - Women Empowerment Mural - FilipinX Kasaganaan Artist Collective - Calgary Arts Development

2022 - Mural Assistant - Youth Empowerment Mural - FilipinX Kasaganaan Artist Collective - Calgary Arts Development 

2022 - Mural Assistant - Bow To Bluff Sunnyside Project - Dan Bergeron & Gabriel Specter  - City of Calgary

Exhibitions

Education

Awards and Grants

Publications

2023 - Mush Love - NVRLD Arts Foundation - Calgary, Alberta - Group Exhibition

2023 - HAS Resilience Art Project - TELUS Convention Centre - Calgary, Alberta - Group Exhibition 

2017 -  Grad Show - Illingworth Kerr Gallery - Calgary, Alberta - Group Exhibition

2017 -  Its So beautiful… - Ivan Gallery - Calgary, Alberta - Group Exhibition

2017 -  Wet Cigarettes - Ivan Gallery - Calgary, Alberta - Solo Exhibition

2017  - Waves Through Fog (Residency) - Alberta College of Art + Design - Calgary, Alberta - Group Exhibition

2017 - Heavyweight and Breathable - Alberta College of Art + Design - Calgary, Alberta - Group Exhibition

2016 -  Trained + Drained - Alberta College of Art + Design - Calgary, Alberta - Group Exhibition

2016 - MisSALEllaneous - Ivan Gallery - Calgary, Alberta - Group Exhibition

2015 - Cellar Dwellers - Alberta College of Art + Design - Calgary, Alberta - Group Exhibition

2015 - Sculpture Group Show - Ivan Gallery - Calgary, Alberta - Group Exhibition

2015 - Emerging Artists Unleashed - Alberta Society of Artists - Edmonton, Alberta - Group Exhibition

2014 - 1st Year Art Show - Alberta College of Art + Design - Calgary, Alberta - Group Exhibition

2013 - 2017 - Bachelors of Fine Arts - Sculpture Major - Alberta College of Art + Design 

2021 - Twitch Pottery Throwdown (Judges choice) 

2016 - Wendi Jenkins Memorial Scholarship

June 17, 2020 - Nathan Kunz - “Meet Artist and Prop Maker Paige Harris” - Avenue Magazine Calgary

April 6, 2019 - Sam Chipera - “How online streaming platform Twitch helps Calgary Artist deal with mental health struggles” - Calgary Journal

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