April 21 – May 21

Monday - Friday, 3pm - 5pm & Saturday, 12pm - 5pm

Artist Reception: May 3rd, 2-4 pm

Based in Dundas, Ontario, Corine began actively drawing and painting in mid-career after taking courses at the Dundas Valley School of Art (DVSA). Having previously obtained degrees from the University of Guelph, Western University, and University of Toronto, she has, at different times, worked in finance and education as well as project management. When not out painting or sketching from life or en plein air, Corine works from her studio at the Cotton Factory in Hamilton, Ontario.

Instagram: @cvanhoeve
Website: cvanhoeve.ca
Email: cvanhoeve@gmail.com

While artwork is made to be viewed and commented upon, a ‘wallflower’ is, by definition, the opposite. It describes an individual who, though present at parties and gatherings, actively avoids direct connection with others. My paintings embody this duality: encouraging people to look while at the same time not necessarily returning the gaze. On another level, they are studies in observation, perhaps a little like a wallflower might carefully scrutinize who’s the life of the party from the corner of the room. I analyze value, colour and form in terms of scale and composition, seeking to create some kind of balance and harmony to ease the discomfort of being seen.

Untitled (Joker)

Oil on Canvas, 2024, 60" x 40"

$3,200

Untitled (Pink Plaid)

Oil on Canvas, 2023, 60" x 30"

$2,500

Untitled (Yellow Dress)

Oil on Linen, 2023, 60" x 40"

$3,000

Untitled (Pink Rose)

Oil on Canvas, 2024, 60" x 36"

$2,500

Striped Blazer with Skirt

Oil on Canvas, 2022, 48" x 36"

$2,200

Ciska’s Dress

Oil on Canvas, 2022, 60" x 26"

$2,000

Purple Dress

Oil on Canvas, 2021, 48" x 36"

$2,200

Untitled (Green Dress)

Oil on Linen, 2023, 60" x 40"

$3,500

Untitled (Checked Pants)

Oil on Canvas, 2023, 60x40

$3,200

Monstera in Spring Window

Oil on Canvas, 2023, 36" x 48”

$2,500

Untitled (Piano)

Oil painting on birch panel, 2023, 30" x 40"

$1,200