About Me and my Art Journey
Wildlife Artist | Oshawa, Ontario
Hello! I am Vidhya Srijesh, an abstract realism artist passionately inspired by nature and wildlife on a mission to bring the vibrant essence of the natural world into your home. My artistic journey began in childhood, sparked by winning a school drawing competition featuring a mother and baby elephant. With limited access to art supplies, I transformed everyday materials flowers, magazine cutouts, and old lace into vibrant collages.
Life's twists led me away from art for a while, but relocating to Canada reignited my creativity. Surrounded by a wealth of colors and art supplies, I embraced experimentation with acrylics and mixed media, resulting in eclectic, bold works rich in texture that spread positivity and hope.
What makes my art truly special is that it can be enjoyed by the whole family. Each painting is not just an addition to your décor, but a source of inspiration and joy for everyone from children to adults. Let my paintings add a splash of vibrancy to your walls, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary!
🏆 Awards & Recognition
- 🥇 2025 Award of Excellence — The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, OAA 57th Annual Juried Exhibition
- 🥉 2024 Bronze Award — The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, OAA 56th Annual Juried Exhibition
- ⭐ 2024 Special Merit Award — Wild Heart Gallery
- ⭐ 2023 Special Merit Award — Wild Heart Gallery
🎨 Exhibition History
2025
- The Robert McLaughlin Gallery — OAA 57th Annual Juried Exhibition, Oshawa, Ontario (Award of Excellence)
- Society of Canadian Artists — International Online Juried Show, Toronto, Ontario
- Federation of Canadian Artists — Beautiful BC Juried Show, British Columbia
- Hunter Guise Gallery — Online Juried Show, Ontario
- Scugog Art — Juried Show, Port Perry, Ontario
- Twist Gallery — Group Show, Toronto, Ontario
- Dignam Gallery — Gallerie SoHo Juried Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario
- HelloArt — Solo Show, Toronto, Ontario
2024
- The Robert McLaughlin Gallery — OAA 56th Annual Juried Exhibition, Oshawa, Ontario (Bronze Award)
- Station Gallery — Into the Now, Whitby, Ontario
- Propeller Art Gallery — Experimental Intervention, Toronto, Ontario
- Leslie Grove Gallery — Fur, Feathers & Fin, Toronto, Ontario
2023
- Society of Canadian Artists — International Online Juried Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario
- OCAD University — Bharat Darshana, Juried Group Show, Toronto, Ontario
- Pi ART Squared — Art Alchemy, Juried Group Show, Toronto, Ontario
- Wild Heart Gallery — 1st Annual Animal Portraiture, Juried Online Group Exhibition, California, USA (Special Merit Award)
- Propeller Art Gallery — Unframed, Juried Online Group Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario
2022
- Kefi Art Gallery — Colors of Joy, Juried Online Group Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario
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