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Biography of Monika Dery, ASA
 Monika was born in Germany and
came to Canada as a child and grew up in Hinton, Alberta. Her art has progressed through many classes, much travel
and a desire to do things differently. Lately, pure encaustic (wax) techniques and mixed media on polystyrene have
come to the forefront.
Monika's art story began in earnest 10 years ago when she re-entered the arts scene after a 25 year hiatus. Her
art involvement has given her an excellent multi-faceted background. Batik on rice paper has been her passion and
this technique allows her to constantly present unique work. She teaches occasional Batik on Paper workshops as
well as senior and children's workshops.
Dery has been involved with fine arts as past president of the Alberta Community Art Clubs Association, past president
and current Hinton Art Club Publicity and Secretary, past Secretary Town of Hinton Arts Council, and co-ordinator
of the Mountain Top Gallery in Hinton. She served on the Alberta Society of Artists board for 2 years. For many
years she wrote a column on Travel, Arts and Culture and hosted a weekly television program. She also wrote a weekly
column, newsletter and forum for BellaOnline.com in the US. In Hinton, she was voted Arts and Culture Volunteer
of the Year, and most recently was awarded the Juror's Choice and Master's Award for the Northern Alberta region
of ACACA.
 Monika's
work sells in various galleries in Alberta: Hinton, Jasper, Edmonton, Calgary, and on many cyber galleries around
the world. Her paintings can be found in private and corporate collections in many parts of the world.
Monika has recently completed solo exhibitions in Hinton and Edmonton (Mandolin Books), and shows with a group
of women encaustic artists' travelling exhibitions throughout the province (The next venue will be the University
of Alberta Extension Gallery) She is constantly involved in exhibitions across Canada and the United States, with
group shows over the last several years in New York City, Las Vegas, Hot Springs AK. Upcoming group exhibition
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CAVA Gallery in Edmonton, June 17 to July3.
Check Monika's current and past work on her website at onceinabluemoon.ca and click on the many links for other
sites where a variety of her artwork can be seen.
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