Rebecca Remme is a multi-disciplinary Canadian artist whose career has evolved from a focus on personal expression to creating for the community. She began by showing and selling large-scale acrylic paintings in her 20s. Working as a web and graphic designer in Toronto led to a fusion of technology and traditionally created art. Curiosity to learn and experiment art making techniques beyond painting led to studies and work in encaustic wax, egg tempera, print-making, metal smithing, photography, collage, photo transfer, etc. Her work has been featured in group and solo shows, juried art fairs, and has been commissioned for both public and private spaces, earning several awards.
After moving to Burlington, Ontario, Rebecca pursued a third career, graduating from Mohawk College in 2019 with a degree in Architectural Technology. This new pursuit expanded her focus beyond self-expression to encompass the design of living and working spaces for the benefit of others. Volunteering and teaching art to children has become another way to connect and share a passion for creativity. In recent years, Rebecca has found joy in collaborating and creating community-focused commissions awarded by municipalities across Ontario.
At the age of 15, Rebecca created a portrait of George Bernard Shaw, inspired by his quote: “I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it what I can.” This is a guiding aspiration for her.
PUBLIC ART
2024 Citadel + Compagnie – Joy of Dance mural – 304 Parliament St. Toronto – 38x8' exterior mural on ACM
2024 City of Burlington – “November Trees” – Culture Days Beachway path display
2023 City of Burlington – “Dragonfly Moon” – Culture Days Beachway path display
2023 Town of Midland - “Midland Sun” – King and Ellen St. Utility Box design
2023 Town of Collingwood in partnership with the Collingwood Museum - “Sunset Chronicles” - 100 feet long mural
2021 Town of Wasaga Beach – “Sands of Time” Mural - Museum Archives building, 140 Main St. Wasaga Beach - 20x46’ exterior mural.
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2024 L.E. Shore Gallery, Thornbury Ontario – Natural Inspiration - opening Nov.9/24
2024 L.E. Shore Gallery, Thornbury Ontario – Turquoise show
2023 Wasaga Beach Museum Archives – September’s Feature Artist
2015 Art Gallery of Burlington, Perry Gallery – Belle Epoch Show
2014 Art Gallery of Burlington, Fireside Gallery - BFAA Group Show
2013 Art Gallery of Burlington - BFAA juried show
2008 Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, Collingwood Public Library - Juried Show
2008 Queen West Art Crawl, Trinity Bellwoods Park, Toronto – Outdoor Art Exhibition
2008 Elora Center for the Arts, Art in the Park - Juried Outdoor Art Fair
2008 C’est What, 67 Front St. E, Toronto – Solo Show
EDUCATION
2015-2019 Mohawk College, Architectural Technology, diploma with honours
Various years and courses – Toronto School of Art, OCAD, George Brown
2000 International Academy of Design and Technology – Digital Media Design