ARTIST STATEMENT:
“My painting practice unfolds in dialogue with elemental and universal rhythms—transition and emergence, suspension and flux, manifestation and absence. These dualities—light and dark, matter and ether, dormancy and growth—are recurring forces in my work, serving as quiet anchors around which each composition coheres.
I investigate formal relationships among colour, texture, and spatial composition through layered applications of marble dust, acrylic polymer resins, wax, and oil pigments. Thin washes and glazes, frequently applied mis-en-plat, create tonal depth, ambiguous residues, and partially concealed textures that encourage slow, perceptual engagement. The surface is never static: compositions extend beyond the edges of the canvas or birch panel, often unframed, and assert a subtle sculptural presence. Each piece is a meditative act of subtraction and accumulation—where what remains is a trace of both intention and emergence."
ABOUT
Tanya Slingsby is a Canadian visual artist creating abstract works that harness the fundamental power of colour, form, line and surface to create a visceral reaction in the viewer. Born and raised in the untainted beauty of Salt Spring Island, she developed a keen fascination for the purity of open space and the way light shapes nature. Slingsby completed her Bachelors in Fine Art and Art History from the University of Victoria and earned a Master's Degree in Aesthetics and the History of Art from Sussex University, UK. In her twenties, her academic connection to art acted as a barrier to practicing art. Her early efforts seemed too self-focused for her liking and Slingsby stopped painting for several years. Her current body of work was initiated after her mother died from cancer and she began engaging with how to communicate the universal truths of life in a pure, plastic language.
In her present studio practice, Slingsby explores the tradition of art as a tool for revelation. Her paintings are intended to represent the sublime power of art as art - and of abstract art as a means for communicating something essential about human experience.. Slingsby's use of arcs, ellipses and iconic forms recognize the enduring potential for sacred geometry to shift consciousness. Colour and chromatic purity are used to create a purposeful response. In her pigment emulsion series, a stratum of titanium white and resin layers are carefully built and then repeatedly sanded down by hand. Her process is slow and methodical. The pigmented forms are created organically so their shape expands and crackles over time. For her Meridians series, bold lines and flat, jewel-toned colours create a visual space that is vibrant, kinetic and enthralling. Slingsby titles all of her work using words from foundational languages such as Sanskrit, Latin and Arabic - the Indo-European mother tongues that speak to her interest in the universality of all human existence. They are also a note to the continuing allure of the feminine mystique.
Tanya Slingsby lives in Vancouver with her husband and son and maintains a full-time studio practice in the historic 1000 Parker Street Building. She is a philanthropist who regularly donates her work to charities supporting marginalized youth, the visual arts, advances in medical research and patient care. Slingsby's work is included in many private and corporate collections and has been exhibited in Canada, the US and the UK.
By Barry Dumka
Title: BATOUK
Dimensions (w x h): 24” x 24”
Media: Pigment Emulsion on Panel
Finish: Matte
Year: 2017
$3,500.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available.
Title:AYANTI, Study for IDA-NADI Series
Dimensions: 12” x 12”
Media:Acrylic and Resin on Canvas
Finish: High Gloss
Year: 2019
$850.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available.
Title: ZAYANA, Study for IDA-NADI Series
Dimensions (w x h): 30” x 22”
Media:Acrylic, Copper Leaf and Resin on Panel
Finish: High Gloss
Year: 2019
$4,600.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available.
Title: KAMOLA
Dimensions (w x h): 22” x 30”
Media:Acrylic and Resin on Panel
Finish: High Gloss
Year: 2019
$4,600.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available.
Title: SUMATI
Dimensions: 24” x 24”
Media:Acrylic and Resin on Panel
Finish: High Gloss
Year: 2019
$3,800.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available.
Title:AMBHASAA
Dimensions (w x h): 12” x 72”
Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Finish: Gloss
Year: 2018
$7,500.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available.
Title: SONESTRE
Dimensions (w x h): 10” x 48”
Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Finish: Gloss Year: 2009
$4,500.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available.
Title: PERAH
Dimensions: 30” x 30”
Media:Acrylic on Canvas
Finish: Gloss
Year: 2009
$5,200.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available.
Title: NURA
Dimensions (w x h): 72” x 36”
Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Finish: Gloss
Year: 2016
$12,500.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available.
Title: SPECTRUM
Dimensions: (h) 24” x (w) 24” with White Frame
Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Finish: Gloss
Year: 2019
$3,800.00
Location: Vancouver, BC- Available.
Title: SAFFA
Dimensions: 24” x 24”
Media:Acrylic and Marble on Panel
Finish: High Gloss
Year: 2016
$3,500.00
Location: Vancouver, BC.Available, 3 days notice.
Title: SHIU
Dimensions: 24” x 24”
Media:Acrylic and Marble on Panel
Finish: High Gloss
Year: 2016
$3,500.00
Location: Vancouver, BC-Available, 3 days notice.
Title: CARRE
Dimensions (w x h): 72” x 24” (Triptych)
Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Finish: Matte
Year: 2004
$7,000.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available.
Title: PERYNNE, Study for IDA-NADI Series
Dimensions (w x h): 40” x 60”
Media:Acrylic on Panel
Finish: Matte Year: 2019
$8,000.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available.
Title: SARO
Dimensions: 18” x 18”
Media:Acrylic on Canvas
Finish: Matte/Satin
Year: 2004
$2,500.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available.
Title: SETHRO
Series:Arcana
Dimensions: 60” x 60” x 3”
Media: Mixed Media on Panel
Finish: Matte/Satin
Year: 2014
$11,500.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available.
Title: MERIDIANS V
Dimensions (w x h): 24” x 36”
Media:Acrylic, Graphite and Laquer on Panel
Finish: Gloss
Year: 2012
$5,200.00
Location: Vancouver, BC-Available.
Title: MERIDIANS XII, Study
Dimensions: 24” x 24”
Media:Acrylic and Gold Leaf on Panle
Finish: Satin and Gloss
Year: 2017
MV: $3,500.00
Location: Vancouver, BC-Available, 3 days notice.
Title: BUJEN
Dimensions (w x h): 24” x 72”
Media: Mixed Media and Encaustic Wax on Canvas
Finish: Matte
Year: 2008
$7,800.00
Location: Vancouver, BC-Available.
Title: SYANDANA
Dimensions (w x h): 24” x 48”
Media: Acrylic on Panel
Finish: Satin & Gloss
Year: 2017
$5,000.00
Location: Vancouver, BC-Available.
For pricing, please email info@tanyaslingsby.com
Title: MERIDIANS IX
Dimensions (w x h): 30” x 36”
Media: Acrylic on Panel
Finish: Matte and Gloss
Year: 2012
$4,900.00
Location: Vancouver, BC-Available.
Title: MERIDIANS XI (6)
Dimensions: 36” x 36”
Media:Acrylic on Canvas
Finish: Satin / Gloss
Year: 2012
$6,500.00
Location: Vancouver,BC - Available.
Title:ACUTAINIS
Dimensions (w x h): (h) 22” x 28”
Media: Mixed Media on Canvas
Finish: Satin
Year: 2004
$3,800.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available.
Title: NUZHA
Dimensions (w x h): 72” x 48”
Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Finish: Gloss
Year: 2010
$8,800.00
Location: Vancouver, BC, -Available.
Title: SAJALA
Dimensions (w x h): 72” x 17”
Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Finish: Gloss
Year: 2010
$7,800.00
Location: Vancouver, BC,Available.
Dimensions (w x h): 24” x 72”
Media: Mixed Media on Canvas
Finish: Satin
Year: 2010
$6,000.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available.
Title: ZSA
Dimensions: 24” x 24”
Media:Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas
Finish: Satin / Matte
Year: 2011
$4,000.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available.
Title: NIDRAA
Dimensions: 40” x 40”
Media: Mixed Media on Canvas
Finish: Satin
Year: 2011
$5,000.00
Location: Vancouver, BC - Available.
Title: ONEIDA
Dimensions (w x h): 84” x 40”
Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Finish: Gloss
Year: 2010
$9,500.00
Location: Vancouver, BC, - Available, 1 Week notice.
Title:ABNYA
Dimensions (w x h): 36” x 48”
Media: Mixed Media on Canvas
Finish: Satin / Gloss
Year: 2010
$5,900.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available.
T i t l e : M E A V
Dimensions: 24” x 24”
Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Finish: Satin/ Semi-Gloss
Year: 2004
$3,800.00
Location: Vancouver, BC-Available.
Title: AHAVA
Dimensions: 36” x 36”
Media:Acrylic on Canvas
Finish: Gloss
Year: 2011
$5,800.00
Location: Vancouver, BC-Available.
Title: MYRENCA
Dimensions (w x h): 72” x 24”
Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Finish: Satin
Year: 2006
$7,000.00
Location: Vancouver, BC - Available.
Title: ZANIN
Dimensions (w x h): 60” x 40” x 3”
Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Finish: Gloss
Year: 2011
$8,500.00
Location: Vancouver, BC - Available.
Title: PERSIDA
Dimensions (w x h): 120” x 48” (Diptych)
Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Finish: Gloss
Year: 2010
$18,500.00
Location: Vancouver, BC - 1 week notice.
Title: VEZRAH
Dimensions (w x h): 20” x 40”
Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Finish: Gloss
Year: 2010
$3,800.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available, 1 week notice.
Title: MAUNA
Dimensions: 24” x 24”
Media: Mixed Medi on Canvas
Finish: Satin / Gloss
Year: 2011
$2,800.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available.
Title: MOLLINO
Dimensions: 60” x 60”
Media: Mixed Media on Canvas over Panel
Finish: Satin
Year: 2006
$11,500.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available.
Title: MAYA
Dimensions: 79” x 79”
Media: Mixed Media on Canvas
Finish: Gloss /Satin
Year: 2010
$15,000.00
Location: Vancouver, BC- Available.
Title:TOCCARRA
Dimensions: 17” x 17”
Media:Acrylic on Canvas
Finish: Gloss
Year: 2009
$2,900.00
Location: Vancouver, -Available.
Title: HYDRAS
Dimensions (w x h): 90” x 40” (Triptych)
Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Finish: Gloss
Year: 2006
$15,500.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available.
Title: JACORI
Dimensions: 36” x 36” with Black Shadow Box Frame
Media: Copper Leaf and Oil Emulsion on Canvas
Finish: Gloss
Year: 2010
$5,000.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available.
Title: SUMYA
Dimensions: 36” x 36” with Black Shadow Box Frame
Media: Copper Leaf and Oil Emulsion on Canvas
Finish: Gloss
Year: 2010
$5,000.00
Location: Vancouver, BC -Available.
