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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 -
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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