Tara Wilkinson
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Tara Wilkinson is an award-winning Canadian fine art photographer and mixed media artist. Through her art, she explores themes of joy, love, spirituality, nature and human nature. Born in Toronto, Ontario CANADA, Tara has travelled extensively, photographing in over 25 countries ... and counting.
From behind the lens, Tara captures the details hidden from most. Her soulful images take the viewer on a visual journey. In 2020, Tara's photograph "The Sea is a Harsh Mistress" won a Juror's Award at the Art in the County Juried Exhibition and Sale. Tara studied photography at Centennial College, Ryerson University and Sir Sandford Fleming College's Haliburton School of the Arts, where she also graduated with a diploma in Expressive Arts. Tara also has a diploma in Corporate Communications from Centennial College in Toronto. Wilkinson has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions. Tara’s solo exhibition “AMORE” was part of the 2017 Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival at the Joseph D. Carrier Gallery in Toronto. The featured image, "In the Light of Loneliness", won both First Place and the People's Choice Award at the CLIC Eastern Ontario Photo Show in 2016. Shot in Venice, Italy, the limited edition print depicts an elderly man shuffling through a piazza, the windows in front of him beautifully reflecting the surrounding buildings and sky. Her work has been featured in newspapers and magazines, on television and radio. Tara’s photographs are held in private collections world-wide. Tara's framed photographic prints, photo books, calendars, posters and greeting cards can be purchased through ANDARA Gallery. Members of the year-round Prince Edward County Arts Trail since 2009, Tara and her husband, encaustic painter Andrew Csafordi welcome thousands of art lovers, buyers and collectors to their galleries year-round. In 2015, Tara & Andrew were recognized by the Prince Edward County Arts Council with a Business Excellence Award for their contribution to the Arts in their community. In 2018 and 2019, they received Trip Advisor's Certificate of Excellence ce as a 5-Star rated destination, and in 2020 achieved a 5-star ratings on Google. In 2019, Tara and Andrew were thrilled to complete construction on their new contemporary art gallery - ANDARA Gallery - now open year-round, 11 AM to 5 PM daily. Past Exhibitions
WAITING ANDARA Gallery, Prince Edward County (2021) ODE to JOY Exhibition and Sale ANDARA Gallery, Prince Edward County (2020) ELEVATIONS ANDARA Gallery, Prince Edward County (2020) Art in the County (Online) Juried Exhibition and Sale Jun-July, 2009-2021 CLIC Eastern Ontario Photo Show 2010-2017 Visual Journeys: Newfoundland ANDARA Gallery, Prince Edward County (2019) Land, Sea ... and Skye TerreCello Winery, Prince Edward County (2017) AMORE Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival Joseph Carrier Gallery, Toronto (2017) AMORE Gallery 121, Belleville (2017) AMORE TerreCello Winery, Prince Edward County (2017) Pietre, Mare, Cielo Garage Gallery, Toronto (2001, 2002) Eye Spy Liberty Village, Toronto (1997) |
County Treasure!
"Very glad we stopped in. Great space and gorgeous encaustic paintings by Andrew Csafordi who walked us through the spaces, an excellent host. Tara Wilkinson also has some amazing colourful photographs that had me stopping in my tracks. The gallery was set up great and can also be turned into a cute air B&B! Thanks for the experience!"
- Emma (Trip Advisor)
"Very glad we stopped in. Great space and gorgeous encaustic paintings by Andrew Csafordi who walked us through the spaces, an excellent host. Tara Wilkinson also has some amazing colourful photographs that had me stopping in my tracks. The gallery was set up great and can also be turned into a cute air B&B! Thanks for the experience!"
- Emma (Trip Advisor)
