June 1- 30, 2008

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Sylvia Bendzsa is a graduate of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design with a BFA in fine art. Previously she studied at memorial University, Ohio University of Fine Art, and the Ontario College of Art. A transplant to Newfoundland, she moved here in the 1970’s and is actively involved in the art scene in St. John’s.

For many years her primary interest has been printmaking. However she is proficient in all mediums; but she still prefers intaglio etching. She also works in paint and watercolour and is known for her landscapes and street scenes of St. John’s.

She has been an active member of St. Michael’s Printshop since 1978, where she was a Board Member for many years, as well as Chairperson and Coordinator from 1986 to 1988 (St. Michael’s is an artist-run, professional facility for printmaking).

Her work has been seen in numerous exhibitions and is in private and public collections such as the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Government House, Memorial University, The Art gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador, The Salt Fish Corporation, Government of Canada Art Bank, The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Labatt Brewery Limited and St. Michaels’ printshop Archives.

She has had solo shows at the following galleries:

She is represented by Hollander York Gallery, Toronto, Red Ochre Gallery, St. Michael’s Printshop, and Spurrell Gallery, all in St. John’s, NL

Sylvia can be contacted by email via SilverySeaArt.com