‘Phenomenal’ new Calgary exhibit showcases women’s struggles during COVID-19 pandemic
By Gil Tucker, Global News
Posted June 2, 2023 11:00 am, Updated June 2, 2023 12:19 pm
There’s a new Calgary effort to end some of the lingering inequalities that have been highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Artist Veronica Funk has put together an exhibit called Woman’s Work, featuring portraits of 50 women who work in a wide variety of fields. Funk began connecting with them shortly after COVID hit in March 2020.
The project also includes those women’s stories of how their lives changed during the pandemic. “I was really disappointed to hear how many women were disproportionately affected by job loss during the pandemic,” Funk said. “Everything was falling on women, again.”
CBC Homestretch
June 6, 2023
A new exhibit is taking a closer look at the stories of women impacted by the pandemic. Chris dela Torre interviews Veronica Funk.
Artist Residency—June 2023
Open to the public Thursday to Saturday, 11am-6pm
Veronica Funk & Ana Zanella
The essence of "creating your own history" lies in the experiences that shape your personal narrative. Whether positive or negative, each layer of experience contributes to who you are as a person. It's liberating to recognize that no matter where you are in your journey, there is always room for growth and progress. Collective experiences define the history of a place or community, while individual experiences and interpretations of those shared experiences shape our unique qualities.
Through their own artmaking and a variety of public workshops, Ana and Veronica will consider the theme of personal narratives. Come explore with us while adding some new skills, insights, and joy to your journey!
Opening Reception, Sat June 3, 1-4pm (drop-in, all welcome)
Mixed Media Mixer, Thursday, June 8, 15, 22, 29, 1-4pm (drop-in/free)
Introduction to Travel Journalling, Sat June 10 ($25, please register)
Author Visit: Heather Patterson, Thurs June 15 (drop-in/free)
Introduction for Portrait Painting, June 24 ($25, please register)
Self-Portrait
Veronica Funk
Louisa Elizabeth Boorman
Veronica Funk
Paula Timm
Veronica Funk
Feminine Minds 2
Ana Zanella
Always Together
Ana Zanella
About Veronica & Ana
Veronica Funk
Veronica Funk has been a professional artist in Alberta for over 25 years. Collaboration and shining a light on the challenges and accomplishments of women are passions of her. Her artistic focus has shifted towards storytelling, with a particular emphasis on celebrating the lives and stories of women through portraiture. This pursuit has become the central theme of her life's work.
Ana Zanella
I am Ana Zanella, a painter and mixed media artist in Calgary. I work with acrylic paints on canvas, and love exploring how different mediums can be incorporated: inks, watercolours, printing, image transfers, drawing, etc. I focus on abstraction in art and love mostly colours, patterns, and texture. I paint abstract expressive portraits that show the duality of life—sadness and joy, soft and rough, loud and quiet. My art has been exhibited with several group shows throughout Calgary.