Biography

Pina Manoni-Rennick has been a professional Canadian contemporary artist for over 30 years. Born in Bassano Romano, Italy, she moved to Ottawa, Canada, with her family in 1965. She currently paints in her studio as a member of The Loft Artists collective. Primarily self-taught, Pina works with acrylics, creating layers of colour and texture. She is known for her vibrant and energetic approach to Canadian landscapes and forest scenes. Pina studied Visual Arts at Algonquin College and attended various workshops with national and international artists, such as Alex Powers and Karla O’Connor.

Her unique style is appreciated by the general public and collectors in Canada, the U.S., England, and Europe. Her work can be found at the Ottawa Art Gallery and Saatchi Online Gallery. She has also enjoyed showcasing her work in three solo shows and several group shows in Ottawa and surrounding regions. For six years, she participated in the successful annual shows at Ottawa’s Cube Gallery: Points of view, Ottawa Alleyway’s, Ottawater, Alleyways II, Hidden Gems, and Dominion. She was represented by The Electric Street Gallery in Ottawa and Artprior Gallery in Arnprior. Pina has won several awards, including the Blythe MacDonald Award for her watercolour work.

Statement

Expressing myself through vibrant colours is the driving force behind my paintings; it’s what I love the most. Through my art, I want viewers to see the colourful beauty that surrounds us and feel the same sense of joy and excitement I experience while creating them. Acrylic is my medium of choice because it allows me to work quickly, layering transparent colours and values. I also incorporate techniques like dripping, splattering, and using acrylic markers to achieve my original vision. Influenced by the Group of Seven and the Impressionists, I primarily paint landscapes and forest scenes both en plein air and in my studio. Hiking and walking in nature inspire me to recreate what I see, feel, and experience. Painting is an ongoing, pleasurable journey of discovery.