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Raquel Aurini

Artist member since 2021
Toronto, Ontario

Raquel Aurini was born in Hamilton, Ontario. She completed her BA in Studio Art at the University of Guelph in 2001 and a Digital Media Arts diploma from Seneca College in 2004. Since then, Raquel has balanced her career as a graphic designer in advertising with her artistic practice. Raquel currently resides in Toronto and paints landscapes of her world travels. She has shown her work at various venues and galleries in Ontario and Montreal.


Q+A

What kind of artwork do you have in your home?

Other than my own, I collect art that either makes me laugh, and is playful (like Freddie Mercury as a cat), are of things that I love (like a lovely cocktail), or art I've bought on my travels (I have a gorgeous sculpted sugar skull from Mexico City).

Best season of the year in Toronto

I love late Spring and Summer in Toronto, where patio nights at my favourite spots and exploring some new ones are my number one activity. Playing "tourist in my city" and exploring an area, not in my usual radius. And then there's watching nature as it comes to life again. The flowers, trees growing their leaves, and the life of people enjoying all that Toronto has to offer. 

Describe your home in 3 words

Eclectic Arty Maximalism

What places do you hang out in Toronto?

Some of my favourite hang outs are The Gem Bar and Grill, The Oakwood Hardware, and Alberta Avenue Provisions. My favourite areas are Kensington Market, College Street, that Ossington strip, and Geary Avenue.

When I'm not making art, I'm (a) ...

I'm also a graphic designer and have my own freelancing business.

Why is it important for people to have art in their home or life?

Art expresses who you are and what's important to you. It's like your clothing or book collection. The art you collect can tell a person who you are without so many words. When a new visitor to my home looks at either my art or book collection, I know they are genuinely interested in who I am. Art also has the power to uplift your mood. There's research that landscape pictures can have a meditative effect, like being in nature.

Upcoming Exhibitions
2023-04-18

Neilson Park Creative Centre, Etobicoke
2023 CFS Member's Exhibition

2023-06-03

Jimmie Simpson Park, Toronto
Riverdale Artwalk

Select Past Exhibitions
2023

Art Alchemy, Toronto
Pi Art Squared Exhibition

2023

Leslie Grove Gallery, Toronto
Hello Yellow

2023

Leslie Grove Gallery, Toronto
Artist Network Volunteer Exhibition: Valued

2022

Carrier Gallery, Toronto
CFS 70th Anniversary Art Exhibition

2022

Leslie Grove Gallery, Toronto
Big Holiday Smalls Show 2022

2022

Jimmie Simpson Park, Toronto
Riverdale Artwalk

2022

Art Alchemy, Toronto
Pi Art Squared Exhibition

2022

Beaux Arts Gallery, Brampton
Reflection: Our Roots and Our Times

2022

Art of Emotions Gallery, Toronto
She Is

2022

Art of Emotions Gallery, Toronto
Winter Blues

2021

Leslie Grove Gallery, Toronto
Big Holiday Smalls Show 2022

2021

Leslie Grove Gallery, Toronto
The View From Here

2021

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Riverdale Artwalk

2021

Online
Toronto Outdoor Show

2021

Art of Emotions Gallery, Toronto
Faded But Beautiful

2020

Leslie Grove Gallery, Toronto
Where Do We Land

2020

Blue Crow Gallery, Toronto
4th Annual Summer Group Show

2020

Online
Riverdale Artwalk

2020

Twist Gallery, Toronto
Travel Exhibition

2019

Jimmie Simpson Park, Toronto
Riverdale Artwalk

2018

The Spoke Club Gallery, Toronto
Spring Showcase

2016

Galerie 203, Montreal
Explorations

Education
2004

Seneca College
Diploma in Digital Media Arts

2001

University of Guelph
Bachelor of Arts

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