NANCY CALDER

The paintings of Nancy Calder transform everyday objects into compelling visual narratives, combining unexpected elements to create charming compositions that evoke nostalgia and invite curiosity.

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Trained at the Academy of Realist Art in Toronto, Calder mastered a wide range of classical tools and techniques. After graduating, she made history as the Academy’s first female instructor, teaching for two years before dedicating herself fully to her artistic practice.

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Reflecting on her approach, Calder explains:

“I am always surprised by the degree of dimension that can be achieved—that one can almost reach into a painting and touch the object or feel a sense of connection with the subject of a portrait. I choose objects that appear to have had a life of their own, inviting viewers to wonder how they found their way into the painting. My images are stories describing a specific moment in time—a little curious and vaguely familiar.”

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Calder’s thoughtful compositions and meticulous technique continue to captivate viewers, offering moments of introspection and delight through her still life paintings. Calder currently lives in Stratford, Ontario.