Watershed Moments by Monika Wright

Artist Statement: Watershed Moments

Watershed Moments invites viewers to navigate the currents of change and introspection through a dynamic collection of abstract works. Featuring both wild, untamed ocean-inspired pieces and vibrant non-representational compositions, the exhibition captures the beauty and tension of life’s pivotal turning points.

Like waves crashing against the shore, these moments demand that we pause, reflect, and decide which path to take. Through bold strokes, layered textures, and evocative colour palettes, Monika Wright explores the emotional and spiritual essence of these transformative times.

The ocean paintings, with their untethered energy and unpredictable movement, mirror the power of nature to shape our lives. In contrast, the non-representational works offer an inner landscape: alive with possibility, hope, and renewal. Together, they create a journey that is at once deeply personal and universally resonant.

Which way will we go? Watershed Moments encourages us to embrace uncertainty and find beauty in the choice, reminding us that every turning point holds the potential for growth, reinvention, and joy.

Biography 

Canadian artist Monika Wright creates expressive abstract paintings that reveal dynamic elements of colour nuance, of magical light that glows amidst the darkness, of brushstrokes that are both wild and gentle, conveying movement and mindfulness.

Leaving Toronto for a new life in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2005, Monika rediscovered her passion for photography and painting. She developed a distinctive style, which lead to recognition locally and then internationally with artworks included in private and corporate collections throughout Europe, North and South America. Among her awards is the prestigious Mary Pratt Crystal Award, for the Canada 150 - 2017 SCA Exhibition.

Monika is represented by galleries in Canada and also participates in special exhibitions worldwide. Her work has been published in Literary and Medical Journals, International Women Celebrate, Enroute Magazine, Exposure, Echoes of Elizabeth Bishop, CBC Sharing the View, Arts Illustrated Magazine and The Breath of Life.

Monika is an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists (SCA) and a member of ArtSpa. She has received numerous awards in both Canada and the USA. Click here to find a selection of written articles about Monika and her artwork.

Click here to peruse through her feature in Arabella Magazine.