Fiona Debell
Artist Profile
Self-taught abstract artist Fiona Debell is recognized for her emotionally rich and compositionally thoughtful work. Her artistic calling was ignited when, at just 18 years old, she experienced a profound physical reaction and immediate connection to the work of Mark Rothko at the Tate Modern.
Since emigrating to Canada from England in 2014, Fiona’s art has evolved to encompass new perspectives and emotions. Her pieces oscillate between tranquility and transience on one end of the spectrum and strength and joyfulness on the other.
In her 2023 collection, “Reciprocity,” Fiona explores the elemental components of human relationships. By breaking down personal interactions into their fundamentals, she aims to create a space that encourages contemplation and introspection. The collection’s central theme is the importance of reciprocity in forging meaningful connections.
“My main goal is to engender pieces that capture the viewer’s attention and elicit an emotional response
or conversation. I believe that art has a unique ability to connect people where words won’t suffice.
Through my larger works in particular, I aim to create a space for contemplation, questioning and
reflection.
In my use of colour and composition I aim to depict the subtle nuances of human connections, emphasizing the importance of give-and-take in building and maintaining healthy relationships. My intention is to create pieces that resonate with viewers, evoke emotion, and inspire introspection into their own interactions and experiences”.
● ARTIST PROJECT TORONTO – April 2023
● UNCOMPLICATED – Duo Show – January – May 2023
● ‘DEFINITIONS’ @KW – November – January 2023 *SOLO SHOW*
● COLLECTIVE 131 – August – November 2022
● FALL FINE ART TOUR – September 2022
● ‘ELEMENTAL’ @KW – July-October 2022
● NORTH TORONTO SPRING STUDIO TOUR – May 2022
● ‘COLOUR ME HAPPY’ NOODLE GALLERY – May 2022 *SOLO SHOW*
● ‘ARTIST PROJECT TORONTO’ – April 2022
● ‘ART & FOUND’ – March 2022
● ‘BOSLEY GALLERY @ VANDERHOOF’ – November – January 2022
● ‘APPROACHES TO ABSTRACTION’ – September – November 2021
● ‘CONNECTIONS’ – September – October 2021
● FALL FINE ART TOUR – September 2021
● ‘SUMMERTIME MEMORIES’ – May – July 2021
● NORTH TORONTO SPRING STUDIO TOUR – May 2021
● ‘OVERWHELMING POSSIBILITY’ – April – May 2021
● ‘NATURES WONDERLAND’ – April 2021
● ‘ROOTS AND BELONGING’ – October – November 2020
● FALL FINE ART STUDIO TOUR – September 2020
● ‘SUMMER LONGING’ – July – August 2020
● RAW Live – May 2020
● ‘A CELEBRATION: WOMEN ARTISTS’ – March – September 2020
● ‘THE BIG HOLIDAY SMALLS’ – November – December 2019
● LPAC @ KW – January – February 2019
● ‘EPHEMERAL’ @ KW – September – October 2019 *SOLO SHOW*