Vera Saiko
Mississauga, Canada
Artist Vera Saiko’s work explores nature, flora, and animals through a dynamic blend of expressionism, abstract expressionism, and subtle surrealist elements. Her paintings are guided by harmonious color relationships and an intuitive approach that allows emotion and material to shape each composition. "My work begins with a thought or idea, and becomes an inner dialogue where questions and answers unfold through color, gesture, and process," says Vera. She approaches painting as an evolving exchange between intention and material, where artworks shift organically until thought becomes form. She works from a home studio, a conscious choice that allows her to respond freely when inspiration arises, beginning in quiet focus before sometimes continuing with music or audiobooks as the work develops. Beyond the studio, she leads a book club, teaches private students, and hosts creative workshops, while also traveling and attending symphony concerts with her husband.
Artist Statement
I am a Canadian visual artist whose work has been exhibited in Canada, China, the USA, and Europe. I work with oil, acrylic, pastel, and charcoal, and I paint intuitively with a focus on the joy of color. I explore the relationships between color, space, and time through visual expression, using harmonious composition, bold brushwork, and vibrant palettes to create work that feels alive and emotionally resonant.
My formal training in drawing began in Russia and Ukraine, and I later continued my studies in Fine Arts and Design at Sheridan College, where I earned an Honours Diploma in 2008. One of my first mentors, a professor at the Kyiv Academy of Arts, gave me a strong foundation in composition, which ultimately allowed me greater freedom in abstraction and confidence in my artistic decisions. I also teach Fundamentals of Drawing and Color Theory at Sheridan College, which continues to deepen my understanding of my practice.
Over the years, exhibiting in major art fairs and seeing collectors respond to my work reinforced my belief that art creates meaningful connections. Like many artists, I experienced a period of reflection during the pandemic, which led me toward abstraction and a deeper focus on intuition, gesture, and material dialogue. Today, I continue to evolve my practice through this ongoing exploration.
My formal training in drawing began in Russia and Ukraine, and I later continued my studies in Fine Arts and Design at Sheridan College, where I earned an Honours Diploma in 2008. One of my first mentors, a professor at the Kyiv Academy of Arts, gave me a strong foundation in composition, which ultimately allowed me greater freedom in abstraction and confidence in my artistic decisions. I also teach Fundamentals of Drawing and Color Theory at Sheridan College, which continues to deepen my understanding of my practice.
Over the years, exhibiting in major art fairs and seeing collectors respond to my work reinforced my belief that art creates meaningful connections. Like many artists, I experienced a period of reflection during the pandemic, which led me toward abstraction and a deeper focus on intuition, gesture, and material dialogue. Today, I continue to evolve my practice through this ongoing exploration.
Artist Background
Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Bachelor of Arts, 2008
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