Part 3: 54th Live Auction (Preview Only–No Online Registration)
Fri, Apr 4, 2025 08:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 53
INDEPENDENT by Julia Veenstra
Sold for
CAD$7,200
$5,000Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| CAD$0 | CAD$10 |
| CAD$500 | CAD$20 |
| CAD$1,000 | CAD$25 |
| CAD$2,500 | CAD$50 |
| CAD$5,000 | CAD$100 |
Artist: Julia Veenstra
Medium: Acrylic
Dimensions: 48''x 48''
Biography
Julia Veenstra is a renowned Canadian artist and entrepreneur known for her lively composition and vibrant use of colour. Having lived in various countries throughout her life, Julia incorporates diverse influences into her impressionistic and representational style—including her time spent as a missionary in Tanzania and Kenya.
Julia’s artistic journey has led her to focus on capturing the vivid landscapes of her native Canada, for which she has gained national recognition. As an entrepreneur, she’s made a significant impact on thousands of artists and collectors worldwide through initiatives like Square Foot Show, Artlabel, and her new gallery, Crown and Press. You can often find Julia in her studio, a converted garage, at her home on Beach Boulevard in Hamilton.
According to Julia: “We all have a moment in time that comforts and reassures us when remembered. A smell that transports us back in time, stirring up emotions of all kinds. I am attracted to those moments that create comfort, those scents that cause a rush of deep memories. As a child, I would dream of home and security, observing the world around me on walks through different neighbourhoods. These moments shaped my understanding of wholeness and peace, both real and imagined.”
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