Marina Raike

Marina has a BFA from OCADU, where she was awarded the Forsythe Scholarship for drawing and painting. She has exhibited across Canada, the United States and internationally. Her work has appeared in the TV series ‘Suits’, British Vogue, The Huffington Post, as well as noteworthy collections in North America and overseas. Marina enjoys giving artist’s talks and has spoken at Ryerson University and The Canadian Society for Art of the Imagination.

Marina's current body of work incorporates mineral particles sourced from geological formations in Ontario, Québec and Labrador. These mixed media paintings reference parietal (prehistoric cave) art, petroglyphs and engravings with a deeply respectful and realistic approach to the birds and animals she portrays.

Artist Statement
I like to experiment with organic materials. My work has both spontaneous aesthetics and precise elements. I often depict animals in wild or domestic spaces. I call it 21st century cave art. It makes me contemplate our relationships with animals now and from the earliest known times. The visual richness of sands, gems and metals also inspires me. The images and textures draw my imagination into thoughts about the environment and the experiences of different creatures.

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As of September 2022 Marina Raike is represented by Sivarulrasa Gallery.