Karen opened her first studio 42 years ago, and is currently residing in Toronto, Canada. She is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design and was a resident of the Banff School of Fine Arts.
Exhibitions, Awards & Publications
Solo Exhibitions |
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| Caffè Cinquecento – “Italian Series and Fountains of Spoleto; Beauty of Umbria” |
Toronto, Canada 2015 |
| Joseph D. Carrier Gallery – “Fountains of Spoleto; Beauty of Umbria” | Toronto, Canada 2014 |
| Arta Gallery – “The Italian Series” | Toronto, Canada 2010 |
| The Animal Clinic – “Dog Series” | Toronto, Canada 2009 |
| Bark & Fitz – “Dog Series” | Toronto, Canada 2006 |
| Elevator Photo Gallery – “Dogs of Withrow Park” | Toronto, Canada 2002 |
| Patachou Café – “Pino Christmas Series” | Toronto, Canada 1996 |
| Avalon Restaurant – “The Mexican Series” | Toronto, Canada 1996 |
| Alliance Française Gallery – “The Mexican Series” | Toronto, Canada 1994 |
| Here and Now Gallery – “Pino Christmas Series” | Toronto, Canada 1994 |
Group Exhibitions |
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| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “CONTACT Photography Festival” | Toronto, Canada 2025 |
| John B. Aird Gallery – “Landscapes” | Toronto, Canada 2025 |
| Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre – “Artsu Matsuri” | Toronto, Canada 2025 |
| The Jackalope Gallery – “Merry Minis” | Toronto, Canada 2025 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “Small Gems” | Toronto, Canada 2024 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “Black & White” | Toronto, Canada 2024 |
| Gallery 1313 – “Artist Pets” | Toronto, Canada 2024 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “Black & White” | Toronto, Canada 2023 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “CONTACT Photography Festival” | Toronto, Canada 2023 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “Secret Postcard Society” | Toronto, Canada 2023 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “CONTACT Photography Festival” | Toronto, Canada 2022 |
| Art Gallery of Ontario – “Portraits of Resilience” | Toronto, Canada 2021 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “Small Gems” | Toronto, Canada 2021 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “Unique Visions: A World of Difference” | Toronto, Canada 2021 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “Small Gems” | Toronto, Canada 2020 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “Darkness Into Light” | Toronto, Canada 2020 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “Small Gems” | Toronto, Canada 2019 |
| OCAD Alumni Association – “ARTWORKS 2019” | Toronto, Canada 2019 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “Friends in the Rug” | Toronto, Canada 2019 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “CONTACT Photography Festival” | Toronto, Canada 2019 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “Small Gems” | Toronto, Canada 2018 |
| The Faculty Club, University of Toronto – “Mindscape” | Toronto, Canada 2018 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “Darkness Into Light” | Toronto, Canada 2018 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “CONTACT Photography Festival” | Toronto, Canada 2018 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “Spring into Green” | Toronto, Canada 2018 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “The Colours of Grey, Silver & Gold” | Toronto, Canada 2018 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “Small Gems Show” | Toronto, Canada 2017 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “Let There be Pink” | Toronto, Canada 2017 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “CONTACT Photography Festival” | Toronto, Canada 2017 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “Small Gems” | Toronto, Canada 2016 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “Beloved” | Toronto, Canada 2016 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “Through the Lens: 6 Artists 6 Visions” | Toronto, Canada 2015 |
| Women’s Art Association of Canada – “Photographic Visions” | Toronto, Canada 2013 |
| Akasha Gallery – “Phoneography” | Toronto, Canada 2012 |
| Akasha Gallery – “Scattered Light” | Toronto, Canada 2011 |
| Engine Gallery – “CONTACT Photography Festival” | Toronto, Canada 2010 |
| PhotoSensitive – “The Cancer Project” | Toronto, Canada 2008 |
| Ideé Gallery – “Snow Show” | Toronto, Canada 1985-1994 |
| Toronto Photographers Workshop – “Winter Show” | Toronto, Canada 1991-1993 |
| Humane Society – “Animals in Portraiture” | Toronto, Canada 1991 |
| Kerr Graphics Exhibition | Toronto, Canada 1988 |
| Festival of Canadian Fashion | Toronto, Canada 1980 |
Collections |
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| Bibliothèque Nationale | Paris, France |
| Palm Press | Berkely, California |
Awards |
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| Dog Writers Association of America – “Bronze Medalion Award” |
New York City 1997 |
| Art Directors Club of Toronto – “Merit Award” |
Toronto, Canada 1989,1990 |
| Ontario College of Art and Design – “Gold Award for Portraiture” |
Toronto, Canada 1980 |
Publications |
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| The Financial Times | Toronto Life Magazine |
| The Globe and Mail | Cottage Life Magazine |
| Forbes Magazine | Dogs in Canada Annual |
| Today’s Parent | Cancer Connections |