Silas Wamsley is a visual artist based in Kjipuktuk Halifax. His work is inspired by quattrocento painters such as Carlo Crivelli and Cosmé Tura. He explores themes of gender, sexuality and spiritual practise and is informed by queer/trans studies of ecology. Through his paintings, Silas investigates new forms of embodiment, intimacy and ways of being with uncertainty.
Education
NSCAD University 2020-2024
Undergraduate Studies in Fine Art
York University 2019-2020
Undergraduate Studies in Fine Art Foundation
Toronto School of Art 2019
Drawing and Collage
Western University 2009-2013
Undergraduate Degree
Honours Specialization in International Relations
Publications / Awards
Stephanie McKechnie, Elena Bentley.
Untethered Magazine, Vol. 6.1.
Featured Artist. November 2021: 1-97.
Student Art Award Finalist and Winner in Painting, NSCAD University
Kevin and Karen Lynch Scholarship for Painting - 2024
Kevin and Karen Lynch Scholarship for Painting - 2022
Robert Pope Foundation Endowed Scholarship - 2022
Joseph Beuys Memorial Scholarship - 2021
Exhibitions
Fresh Paint and New Construction 20th edition,
Group Exhibition
Art Mûr. Montreal, QC - 2024
If Not Now, Then When,
Group Exhibition
The Blue Building Gallery. Kjipuktuk Halifax, NS - 2024
Student Art Award,
Group Exhibition
NSCAD. Kjipuktuk Halifax, NS - 2024
Gravity & Grace,
Solo Exhibition
Anna Leonowens Gallery. Kjipuktuk Halifax, NS - 2023
30 Under Thirty-ish,
Group Exhibition
Chester Arts Centre. Kjipuktuk Halifax, NS - 2023
Chronic
AFX Animation Festival of Halifax.
Kjipuktuk Halifax, NS - 2022
Embodied Futures,
Group Exhibition
NSCAD University, Kjipuktuk Halifax, NS - 2021
Remedy
OIAF, Ottawa International Animation Festival.
Ottawa, ON - 2021
Antigonight: Art After Dark Festival
Antigonish, NS - 2021