Rita Hisar

An Italian/Czech Contemporary Artist based in Toronto. Hisar grew up on a farm, where she had a lot of time to admire nature and to spend time drawing at a very, very young age. Her background was based in law and teaching, however, art remained her passion. Although she is largely self-taught, she spent some time studying art at OCAD (Ontario College of Art and Design) and Toronto School of Art more recently.  

Artist Statement:

"I am interested in capturing the moment of "Beauty" -before it disappears:  the fleeting  Beauty of a smile or a glance, an ice cream cone or a swimming sea turtle. I am also inspired by the bright, bold colors of the Caribbean, the raw honesty of Graffiti /Urban art and the passion of Pop Culture. Beauty is all around us in this incredible world God created: I want to celebrate it with coloron canvas."