Meet Silvana:

Silvana Bruni earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) from York University in 1999 and has maintained an active visual art practice ever since. Her career includes numerous solo and group exhibitions, gallery representation, private commissions, awards, and publications. Her work is held in private collections across Canada, the United States, and internationally.

Worn, battered drumheads—reflecting her years as a drummer in an indie rock band—and Lexan glass serve as Bruni’s signature canvases. These unique surfaces form the foundation of her autobiographical visual narratives. Informed by lived experience and inspired by the heart and practice of Zen Buddhism and yoga, her work explores daily observations, quandaries, insights, and moments of revelation. Her creative process is guided by a deep desire to observe, absorb, and engage more fully with life’s moments.

Alongside her studio practice, Bruni has developed a parallel career in arts education. She has taught since 2005 in private, gallery, and school settings. After earning her Bachelor of Education in 2012, she expanded her teaching practice to include occasional positions with the Avon Maitland District School Board, where she regularly integrates visual art into her work.

Learn more about her here: www.silvanabruni.com