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Born in Toronto, Canada, Naydene graduated with honors from the OCAD University, in the figurative discipline, where she studied her final year in Florence, Italy.  While in Italy she focused on the theme of the doorway, which has become a constant in her work and she has become known for.

“My paintings investigate perception, how the observed world and painted surface can shift.  I usually start with an idea and then let the painting take on a life of its own.  Developing intuitively in a process that involves layering and collaging elements and subsequently painting over them.  Through the layers some parts become obscured while others bleed through to reveal the process.  My medium of choice is a blend of beeswax and oil paint, known as encaustic, which gives a beautiful texture and depth of colour my work.”
Naydene’s current paintings are an exploration into human emotions.  While capturing her subjects with an agitated sensitivity, she exposes her command of the medium and expressive quality.

Naydene has had many solo and group exhibitions and her work has won numerous awards.  She currently resides on the island of Antigua, in the Caribbean.

 

Education
· 1993 - 94 OCAD University, Florence, Italy
· 1991 - 93 OCAD University, Toronto, Ontario Honors Graduate

Solo Exhibitions
· 2012 Art at the Ridge
· 2012 First Impressions, Jumby Bay, Antigua
· 2011 Abracadabra, English Harbour, Antigua
· 2010 December - Al Porto Restaurant, Jolly Harbour, Antigua
· 2010 Al Porto Restaurant, "Love Red", Jolly Harbour, Antigua
· 2009 Copper and Lumber Hotel, "Recent Paintings", English Harbour, Antigua
· 2007 Copper and Lumber Hotel, "Escape Artists", English Harbour, Antigua
· 2006 Recent Paintings Silver Bridge, Canada
· 2005 Recent Paintings, Harmony Hall, Antigua
· 2004 The Red Door, Silver Bridge Gallery, Canada
· 2002 Veni Vidi Gallery, Port Perry, Ontario
· 2001 Ontario Power Generation, Pickering, Ontario
· 1998 Central Bank of Aruba, Oranjestad, Aruba
· 1996 Artishock Art Gallery, "Doorways and Passages", Oranjestad, Aruba
· 1995 Aritshock Art Gallery, "Recent paintings", Oranjestad, Aruba

Group Exhibitions
· 2011 Art at the Ridge, Juried Exhibition – Award “Best Piece in Show”
· 2011 Art Exhibition, Jumby Bay, Antigua
· 2010 Harmony Hall, Antigua
· 2010 Fig Tree Drive, Antigua
· 2009 Harmony Hall, Antigua
· 2009 Fig Tree Drive Gallery, Antigua
· 2002 Art and Soul Gallery, Pickering, Ontario
· 2002 Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts Juried Show, Uxbridge, Ontario
· 2002 Muskoka Arts Spring Members Show, Bracebridge, Ontario
· 2002 The Lindsay Gallery, Annual Juried Show
· 2001 PineRidge Art Council, Ajax Juried Show, Ajax, Ontario
· 2001 Veni Vidi Art Gallery, "Horse Power", Port Perry, Ontario
· 2001 Muskoka Arts Annual Summer Show, Bracebridge, Ontario
· 2001 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario
· 2001 Oshawa Art Association, Annual Juried Art Show, Robert MaLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa
· 2001 Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts Juried Show, Uxbridge, Ontario
· 2001 Muskoka Arts and Crafts Spring Members Show, Bracebridge, Ontario
· 2001 Veni Vidi Art Gallery, "Doors and Windows", Port Perry, Ontario
· 2001 Scarborough Arts Council, Annual Juried Show, Scarborough, Ontario
· 2000 Veni Vidi Art Gallery, "The Red Show", Port Perry, Ontario
· 2000 PineRidge Art Council, Ajax Juried Show, Ajax, Ontario
· 1998 Eterno Gallery, Group Show, Oranjestad, Aruba
· 1997 Artishock Art Gallery, Collective Works, Oranjestad, Aruba
· 1996 Harmonia Art Gallery, Juried Show, San Nicholas, Aruba
· 1996 Eterno Gallery, Group Show, Oranjestad, Aruba
· 1992-1995 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario
· 1994 Sheridan Hotel, "Tribute to Impressionism", Toronto, Ontario
· 1994 Ontario College of Art, "Arte Firenze", Toronto, Ontario
· 1994 Ontario Collage of Art, "Arte Firenze", Florence, Italy

Awards
· 2002 "Members choice Award for Best in Show", Muskoka Arts Spring Members Show, Bracebridge
· 2002 Juror's Choice Award, The Lindsay Gallery, Annual Juried Show
· 2001 "Best in Show" Oshawa Art Association, Annual Juried Show
· 2001 "Best Mixed Media" Oshawa Art Association, Annual Juried Show
· 2001 "Award of Merit for Oil and Wax Painting" Muskoka Arts Members Show, Bracebridge
· 2000 "Honorable Mention" PineRidge Art Council, Annual Juried Show, Ajax
· 1994 "Proficiency in painting, Mrs. W.O. Forsyth Award", OCA, Toronto
· 1994 "Proficiency in figure draftsmanship, Eric Freifeld Award", OCA, Toronto
· 1993 "Excellence in Fine Art, Grafix Scholarship Award", Toronto, Ontario
· 1992 "Proficiency in Fine Art, Carol and Morton Rapp Foundation Award", OCA, Toronto