Gina Kling鈥檚 artwork has been displayed in some of B.C.鈥檚 most prestigious galleries 鈥� from Granville Island to White Rock to Fort 91原创.
But on Jan. 29, the 91原创 painter鈥檚 curriculum vitae will be taken to a whole other level, when her work is fixed to a wall in New York City鈥檚 Limner Gallery.
Having her work included in the Manhattan gallery鈥檚 newest exhibit 鈥� a collection of more than 60 pieces titled 鈥淪mall Works鈥� 鈥� is the fulfillment of a lifelong goal for the 91原创 artist.
鈥淓very artist dreams about having their work shown on the international stage, but New York City is starting at the top,鈥� said Kling.
Kling began drawing at five years old. In the 1980s, she took night classes at Emily Carr and began selling her paintings, mostly by word of mouth, in the early 鈥�90s.
Five years ago, Kling opened her own online gallery, at absolutelyart.ca. Her work is also available at specialty boutiques throughout Canada.
She is currently an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, an association which has opened doors in the art gallery world, said Kling, providing international exposure she might not have otherwise enjoyed.
While membership in FCA has helped create connections for the 91原创 artist, having her work accepted to the Limner Gallery in New York is the result of many years of hard work and artistic growth, Kling said.
鈥淢y love for the arts, and endless hours of painting and thinking about painting has lead me to this point in time. When I look back at my life, I realize it has always been about art.
鈥淎rt is who I am.鈥�
Kling鈥檚 work will be on display at Limner Gallery, in Manhattan鈥檚 East Village, until Feb. 21.
