artist C.V.
NOEMI KOZIKOWSKA
1818 Lorne Street
Vancouver, B.C.
V5T 1C9
noemikozikowska@gmail.com noemikozikowskafineart.com
EDUCATION
2007 Professional Faux-Finishing and Decorative Arts Training - Gorman Studios Inc., Vancouver, B.C.
2006 Professional Faux-Finishing and Decorative Arts Training - Living Atmospheres Inc., Vancouver, B.C.
2010 Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree - Simon Fraser University School for the Contemporary Arts, Burnaby, B.C.
2001 Communications Media/Fine Arts Career Program - Gleneagle Secondary School, Coquitlam, B.C.
2000 Teen Personal Enhancement Course - John Casablancas Fashion Institute Inc., Vancouver, B.C.
2000 Teen Professional Modelling Course - John Casablancas Fashion Institute Inc., Vancouver, B.C.
1998 Arts Umbrella Youth Art Program, Drawing and Painting Classes - Arts Umbrella, Vancouver, B.C.
EXHIBITIONS
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2016 Vicissitudes: The Fires of Change. Oracle Interiors Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
2010 Quinta Essentia. Small World Shop and Gallery, Vancouver,B.C.
2009 Syzygy. The Fall, Vancouver, B.C.
2000 Select Works. Fets Café & Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
1998 Select Drawings. Port Moody Public Gallery, Port Moody, B.C.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2015 Exhibition at the 2015 European Festival. Swangard Stadium, Burnaby, B.C.
2012 Where Darkness Meets Creativity. Guilt & Co Lounge, Vancouver, B.C.
2009 Merge. Ayden Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
2009 Paint for Peace. Pacific Pallisades Hotel, Vancouver, B.C.
2009 Paint for Peace. Raw Canvas, Vancouver, B.C.
2009 The Drift; Art on Main Street 2009; Open Studio Art Walk. The Artiste, Vancouver, B.C.
2006 Certifiable. Simon Fraser University Alexander Center Studios, Vancouver, B.C.
2005 Bird House Contest. Capilano Mall, North Vancouver, B.C.
2005 Car Part Art Show. The Storyeum, Vancouver, B.C.
2004 Colonization Is No Pageant; Anti-Colonial Art Contest & Show. SFU Museum of Archeology and Ethnology, Vancouver, B.C.
2003 Hung. Simon Fraser University Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
2001 Chocolate Festival Art Show. Coquitlam Inn and Suites, Coquitlam, B.C.
2001 Emerging Talent IV Art Show. Evergreen Cultural Center, Coquitlam, B.C.
2000 Langley Art Fair. Langley City Center, Langley, B.C.
2000 Student Art Show. Coquitlam Center Mall, Coquitlam, B.C.
1998 Poles; Arts Umbrella Student Art Show. Buschlen Mowatt Galleries, Vancouver, B.C.
1993 Uwaga Dzieci. Siedziba TMG, Gdynia, PL
COMMISSIONS
2015 - 2016 Oracle Interiors, Vancouver, B.C. - Various paintings and custom art glass backsplashes for for interior design projects.
2015 Gorman Studios Inc. Vancouver, B.C. - Several Murals in oil, on canvas, for the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Hotel in Florida.
2014 AGI Interiors, Vancouver, B.C. - Various paintings and custom art glass for for interior design projects.
2013 - 2016 TWR Interiors, Vancouver, B.C. - Various paintings for home stageing and company collection, usually oil on canvas.
2013 - 2016 Home Quarters, Vancouver, B.C. - Various paintings for home stageing and company collection, usually oil on canvas.
2010 - 2016 Private commissions for custom paintings from various clients in the greater Vancouver area in B.C. as well as Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Sydney, Australia; Poland and United States.
2010 - 2016 Commissions by music groups in Vancouver, B.C. - Various album artwork and hand painted stage decor.
2010 Ramada Hotel Vancouver, B.C. - Paintings for lobby.
2009 Angelo's Hair Salon and Spa, Port Moody, B.C. - Paintings for spa.
2006 Private Commission, Coquitlam, B.C. - Bedroom Mural.
2005 Private Commission, Vancouver, B.C. - Bedroom Mural.
2003 A Taste Of Europe Cafe & Deli, White Rock, B.C. - Interior Mural and Decorative Signage.
2002 Coretto Cafe, Port Coquitlam, B.C. - Interior Mural and Decorative Signage.
BIBLIOGRAPHY & MEDIA
2014 Tallulah, of Tallulah Photography. "Noemi Kozikowska, Artist - World People Project." Vancouver People Project VOLUME 27, www.vancouverisawesome.com, July 31, 2014.
2007 Chambers, Nadine; Robinson, Erma; Willard, Tania. "Announcement of the Winners of the Anti- Colonial Art Contest." West Coast Line 55, vol 41 no 3, fall 2007: pg. 123.
2001 Interview and artwork showcase on Shaw Television Network, May 2000
2001 Hodge, Craig. "Watching Her Watching You." Tri-City News, Thursday, February 1, 2001: pg. 36.
1998 Waliszewska, Aleksandra. "Artist Hopes to Make Career Out of Her Work." the EDGE, Thursday, February 19, 1998: pg. 11.
1998 "1st Show for Kozikowska." Tri-City News, Wednsday, May 6, 1998: pg. 19.
1993 "Zabawa w Plastyke na Serio" Gazeta Gdynska nr. 3 (114), Styczen 21-27 1993: pg. 4.
SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AWARDS
2005 Birdhouse Competition, first place - Arts and Culture Commission of North Vancouver, North Vancouver, B.C.
2005 Car Part Art Competition, first place - City of Vancouver, Vancouver, B.C.
2004 Anti-Colonial Art Contest, third place - Cedar Table Panel, Burnaby, B.C.
2001 Honour Roll Scholarship - Gleneagle Secondary School, Coquitlam, B.C.
2001 Art Scholarship - School Dist. 43, Coquitlam, B.C.
2001 Certificate of Recognition of Excellence and Dedication in Fine Arts - School District 43, Coquitlam, B.C.
1999 Recognition of excellence; Centennial Secondary School Student Review, Coquitlam, B.C.
PROFFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2013 - 2016 Freelance Artist
Custom art work for home stageing and interior design companies in Vancouver.
2007 - 2015 Gorman Studios Inc. - Artist/Finisher/Project Lead
Innovative and highly-specialized decorative art and faux finishes; using both contemporary and traditional techniques on glass and other surfaces, for local and international luxury interior design projects.
2010 AEA: Allison Eden Andrews - Artist
Painting interior decorative wall murals, and millwork faux finishing for high-end interior design projects.
2007 SFU Art Gallery Work Study, Simon Fraser University Gallery - Assistant
Administrative gallery duties as well as archiving the SFU Art Collection.
2006 - 2009 Living Atmospheres Inc. - Artist/Finisher
Specialized decorative plaster finishes, as well as decorative glazes and gilded finishes for luxury interiors.
2004 – 2005 SFU Visual Art Student Union - VASU Forum Representative
Administrative and representative duties.