NATY HOWARD
ARTIST BIO
I am a multidimensional artist working in the media of documentary photography and most recently landscape acrylic painting. I was born in Caracas, Venezuela and currently reside in Uxbridge, Canada.
My love for the image and for the magic that happens as we document our realities inspired me to study Photographic Arts at the Ryerson Polytechnic University in Toronto.
My international work as a documentary photographer led me to discover my passion for the Canadian landscape.
My work as a documentary photographer always follows the power of the human story to bring awareness about diverse social conditions. It seeks to inspire the power that lies within the human potential for change and our connection to the world of spirit.
My work as a landscape painter brings forth the felt sense experience of the landscape. It is an answer to the call I feel towards ecological self-responsibility, sustainability and reconnecting people to the spirit of the earth and the inner space of sacredness.
I am inspired by the dramatic power of the Canadian landscape and the influence this has had over my own experience of connection to the worlds of spirit and nature.
ARTIST CV
EDUCATION
May 1997 BAA with ‘Honors’ in Photographic Arts, Ryerson Polytechnic University.
May - June 1996 ‘History of Photography’ Workshop, France.
Sept.1995-April 1996 Bezalel Art Institute- Student Exchange Program, Jerusalem- Israel.
PAINTING GROUP EXHIBITIONS
October 2018 The SoulFood Collective show, Founded by Garcia, Toronto, ON
September 2018 Uxbridge Studio Tour, Uxbridge, On
Sept 2017 Uxbridge Studio Tour, Uxbridge, ON
Nov 2016 Home Market Tour, Blue Heron Bookstore, Uxbridge, ON
PAINTING SOLO EXHIBITIONS
October 2018 Landscape Paintings by Naty Howard. Second Wedge Brewery, Uxbridge, On.
April 2018 Landscape Paintings by Naty Howard. Pheasant’s Run Golf Course. Sharon, On.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOLO EXHIBITIONS
March 2009 Legally Deafblind multimedia exhibition. Varley Art Gallery, Unionville, Canada.
May 2008 Legally Deafblind (international photographic body of work) and Legally Blind. Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery, Sutton, Canada.
January 2006 Legally Deafblind (international photographic body of work) and Legally Blind. Alliance Française de Toronto. Canada.
May 2003 Images of India, Picture it Framed, The Junction. International Festival of Photography Contact 2003. Toronto, Canada
May 2001 Legally Deafblind (Canadian photographic body of work), Nathan Shiff Gallery. International Festival of Photography Contact 2001. Toronto, Canada
July 2000 Su mundo: LA MAR, Galería Istmo, Embassy of El Salvador, Ottawa, Canada.
May 2000 Festival of Holi, India, Nathan Shiff Gallery. International Festival of Photography Contact 2000. Toronto, Canada.
Dec.-January 2000 Su mundo: LA MAR, Centro Cultural de Venezuela. Bogotá, Colombia.
August-Nov. 1999 Su mundo: LA MAR,, Sala La Fotografia, Ateneo de Caracas. Caracas, Venezuela.
May 1999 Su mundo: LA MAR,, Liberty St. Café. International Festival of Photography Contact 99. Toronto, Canada.
August-Sept.1998 In the Midst of Flight, Rustic Cosmo Cafe. Toronto, Canada.
June -Sept. 1997 Legally Deafblind (Toronto & surrounding area photographic body of work), Rotary (Don Valley) Cheshire Homes. Toronto, Canada.
May 1995 Life is Else(where?), 8 Elm. Toronto, Canada.
PHOTOGRAPHIC GROUP EXHIBITIONS
September 2018 Uxbridge Studio Tour, Uxbridge, On
September 2017 Uxbridge Studio Tour, Uxbridge, On
September 2010 Georgina Studio Tour, Sutton, On
September 2007 Legally Deafblind (international photographic body of work) and Legally Blind. NIGHTWALKING, collaboration with dutch artist Andre Arends. 14th DBI World Conference. Perth, Australia.
August 2007 Legally Deafblind (international photographic body of work) and Legally Blind. NIGHTWALKING, collaboration with dutch artist Andre Arends. Festival in Den Bosch. Viaatal, the Netherlands.
May 2003 Legally Deafblind (Canadian photographic body of work), Large Screen Outdoor Projection showcasing Canadian Documentary Photography, The Junction. International Festival of Photography Contact 2003. Toronto, Canada
August 2002 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition. Toronto, Canada.
August 2002 New Photo Perspectives. Masala Mendhi. Series: Festival of Holi. Harbourfront Centre. Toronto, Canada.
May 2002 Postcards: Body of Water, Luft Gallery. International Festival of Photography Contact 2002. Toronto, Canada.
August 2001 His world: LA MAR, Galeria Venezuela. Venezuelan Consulate. New York, NY.
July 2001 40th Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition. Toronto, Canada.
May 2001 God Save the Ganges, Davis Green Gallery. International Festival of Photography Contact 2001. Toronto, Canada
May 2001 Emergence- Liliana Medina: 13 yrs old and a mother, D-max Gallery. International Festival of Photography Contact 2001. Toronto, Canada
May 2001 Speechless Postcards, Now Lounge. International Festival of Photography Contact 2001. Toronto, Canada
April 2001 Su mundo: LA MAR, Summit of the Americas. Quebec City, Canada.
August 2000 Festival of Holi, India, Panorama India Exhibition. Canadian National Exhibition, National Trade Building. Exhibition Place. Toronto, Canada.
May 2000 Liliana Medina: 13 yrs old and a mother, Tenth Muse Studio. International Festival of Photography Contact 2000. Toronto, Canada.
Oct.-Dec. 1999 TUERI: a look within, Gallery 44. Toronto, Canada.
May 1999 Quintet, Tenth Muse Studio. International Festival of Photography Contact 99. Toronto, Canada.
August 1997 TUERI: a look within, Show: ‘Beyond Belief’. Ryerson Gallery. Toronto, Canada.
May 1997 Humanlink Education Show, Faktorie Gallery. Contact ’97. Toronto, Canada.
April 1997 Legally Deafblind (Canadian photographic body of work), Show: Absences. Ryerson 3rd Floor Gallery. Toronto, Canada.
Feb.-April 1997 France Workshop Show. Ryerson Gallery. Toronto, Canada.
Nov. -Dec. 1996 Life is Else(where?), Humanlink Health Show. Ryerson Gallery. Toronto, Canada.
PHOTOGRAPHIC PUBLICATIONS
August 2003 Perceptions of Light – Canada, book publication about the many faces of Deafblindness in Canada.
May 2001 Perceptions of Light, Abilities Magazine. Toronto, Canada.
January 1999 Calendar: Photographs of Venezuela. Caracas, Venezuela.
April 1998 Ryersonian Newspaper, Work published: Perceptions of Light. Toronto, Canada.
September 1997 A Seed in the Pocket of Their Blood. Book and traveling exhibit by Rafi Aaron. Cover and inside photograph. Toronto, Canada.
September 1995 Life is Else(where?), Self Published Book publication about the lives of 42 children at the orphanage ‘Hogar Corazon de Jesus’ . Caracas, Venezuela.
PHOTOGRAPHIC AWARDS
June 2004 UJA Federation Cultural Projects Program Arts Grant towards Perceptions of Light- photographic documentary about deafblindness.
July 2001 DC Bradley and Harrowsend Holdings Best Photography Award- 40th Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition. Toronto, Canada.
January 2001 Nominated for the World Press Masterclass.
Nov. 1999 Su mundo: LA MAR, selected to be a part of the ‘21 Zaguanes’ Exhibit. Clarines, Venezuela.
September 1998 Nuevo Mundo Israelita Photographic Contest, First and Second Prize. Caracas, Venezuela.
February 1998 Israel’s 50th Anniversary Exhibition, First Prize. Toronto, Canada.
PHOTOGRAPHIC GRANTS
2007 OAC Multi – Arts Grant
2004 UJA Visual Arts Grant,
2004 Exhibition Assistance Grant
2001 Exhibition Assistance Grant
2000 Exhibition Assistance Grant
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