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Artist Information:
Phyllis Koppel
Thornhill,
Canada
Tel: 416-567-5824
Member Since: Apr 2006
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Artist Statement:

How images are processed
has been a constant factor
influencing my work. An image
loses its objectivity the
moment we process it, either
in our mind, the studio or the
darkroom. By closely looking
at single details I try to
find the diversity of an
image, its multiple meanings.


Growing up in Mexico City
trained my aesthetic sense to
the powers of colour and
texture. It was these
elements I concentrated on
when I studied photography at
the University of California
in San Diego. As I made the
transition from photographer
to painter, light became an
integral component of my work.


I use whatever is
immediately at hand in order
to express what I am
processing internally, the
layering of meaning. I have
produced three dimensional
pieces with found objects,
natural and man-made materials
and I have drawn and painted
in a variety of media, styles
and sizes. The current series
of portraits delves into
multiculturalism and
diversity. These portraits
represent the cultures found
in the city in which I live.
The portraits are meant to
represent generic people,
someone we have all known, met
or seen somewhere.

I captured the warm
sensuality of light during my
years living...

Further Information

Artist Galleries:
In Toronto:

Amira Collections
276a King Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 1J2

<6 St. Joseph's House
St. Joseph's Street <6
Toronto, Ontario

PK Design Studio
180 Thornhill
Suite 405
Thornhill, ON...

Further Information
Artist Reviews:
CBC Newsegment on April 17,
2006 on the 6 o'clock news.
Story on Starbucks group show
"Tangents"....

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Collections:
Work in private collections in
the West Indies, Mexico and
the USA...

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Commissions:
Mr. Joseph Lancaster, St.
Kitts, West Indies
Ms. Jeannette Gray,
California, USA
Mr. and Mrs. R. McKensey,
Toronto, Canada
Mr. and Mrs. B. Williams, St.
Kitts, West Indies
Ms. Bonnie Swain, Nevis, West
Indies
Ms. Ana Cecilia Celestino, New
York, USA
Mr. and Mrs. T. Smith,
California, USA...

Further Information

Exhibitions for Phyllis Koppel:



Born in Mexico City, Mexico

Moved to San Diego, California to complete secondary studies

Lived in Israel five years doing social work for Save the Children and various other organizations

Returned to California to complete bachelor of arts degree, University of California, San Diego. Major: Studio Arts with emphasis on photography. Graduated MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Exhibited in solo and group shows in and around the University of California in San Diego

Moved to New York City. Worked with Ralph Lauren and in various photographic labs around the city for six years

Exhibited in a few group and juried shows in New York and Philadelphia

Moved to St. Kitts, West Indies for fifteen years to become secondary school art educator

Represented by Spencer-Cameron Gallery in St. Kitts



Moved to Toronto, Canada mid-2005 to pursue artist career full-time

CANADIAN EXHIBITIONS

Group Show. William Stephen gallery, The Danforth, Toronto, Canada

Group Show with artists of 6 St. Joseph's House, Toronto, Canada

Two Group Shows at Starbucks, King and Yonge, Toronto, Canada

Solo show at One of a Kind Spring Show 2006, Toronto, Canada

Parkdale Arts Festival, Toronto, Canada. Awarded: Best of Show

Gladstone Hotel, NUIT BLANCHE celebration, Toronto, Canada

Solo Show. Javaville Cafe, Cabbagetown, Toronto, Canada





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