This fun, colourful composition by Fiona Ackerman sends a positive message in simple pictures and words. In this abstract painting, the Vancouver based artist is using text, child-like faces, patterns, and fresh, contemporary colours—blues, yellow, turquoise, red, black and white. While the world was held hostage by the crisis of the pandemic, Ackerman chose an act of affirmation. You are here!

“Rooted in abstraction, I want to push my work in divergent directions, to surprise myself, and keep the possibilities for my painting wide open.” Fiona Ackerman

Originally from Montreal, Fiona Ackerman studied painting at Concordia University and completed a BFA at the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in 2002. She has held more than 20 solo exhibitions internationally. Fiona’s studio practice extends beyond painting to include several large-scale murals, video and other public art projects. In her free time, she writes and records music and videos, often working with other musicians. She currently lives and works in Vancouver BC.