Faye Hildebrand: PRAIRIE MOUNTAINS

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Faye Hildebrand, "The Diamond," 2011

acrylic, 12" x 16"

“My early memories and influences are that of a farm family in Western Manitoba; of pungent and soft fragrances, fresh cut slough hay, cattle and horses, the decay in the fall woods; rough and smooth textures, of stones, water, grass and weeds; and especially the winds and the storms that cross our province.

The challenges that I face in creating new compositions, exploring colour relationships and harmonies, shapes and forms, increase my craftsmanship as the images reveal themselves on the canvas. The use of small acrylic canvases allows me to complete each image in a reasonable time and not to belabour over it. The pencil drawings are studies in composition and form.

This show, Prairie Mountains, is about the vast prairie landscape and the beautiful and vigorous weather systems that envelop us. It is about the sensations of a youthful experience and an expression of why I paint.”

Local artist, Faye Hildebrand is a graduate of the University of Manitoba, and holds degrees in Fine Arts, Arts and Education. She followed the path of an educator and taught at the Senior High Level. She was fortunate to be able to take on the teaching of art courses and programs as part of her teaching load.

While raising her children as a stay-at-home Mom, Faye was able to pursue her first love of painting and sculpture, and also volunteered her skills to several community organizations and events. This allowed her to explore large canvases and a variety of subjects and mediums including soft pastels, watercolour, oils, and wax resist.

In 1988, Faye was the recipient of a Manitoba Arts Council Grant and held her first Solo Exhibition at the Portage & District Arts Centre. Her work has also been shown in juried art shows in the Interlake and Northern regions of Manitoba.

Moving from Brandon to Portage la Prairie in 2009 enabled Faye to start painting again, this time in acrylics, the canvases which make up most of the images in this exhibit. The pencil drawings were completed earlier.