Margot Roi
O.C.T., B.F.A.
Canadian abstract artist Margot Roi aims to resolve painterly dissonance into beautiful harmony. Being in that focused flow, to capture the unfolding narrative, drives her intuitive gestural process. She is inspired by capturing those exciting chaotic celebrations that contrast the little meditative moments to reveal emotional connections. Creating in themed collections allows Margot to explore notions that resonate one abstracted layer at a time. Margot has received numerous provincial and regional awards for her work as a visual artist and arts educator of 30 years. She holds degrees from Sheridan College, University of Windsor, and Nipissing University.
BACKGROUND & TRAINING
- Bachelor of Education – Nipissing /Laurentian University (OCT) North Bay, ON, CA
- Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts – University of Windsor, ON, CA
- Applied Arts & Technology – Sheridan College (Textile Design) Oakville, ON, CA
EXHIBITIONS & SHOWS:
GROUP & SOLO ART EXHIBITIONS:
- 2023 Ingersoll Creative Centre, Gallery Duo Exhibition, Ingersoll ON, Jan. 7-Feb. 4
- 2023 One Of A Kind Spring Show, Enercare Centre Toronto March 29-April 2
- 2022 Dundas Valley School of Art Gallery: Solo Exhibition, Dundas, ON Dec.1-Jan 23
- 2022 Big Ideas Show Fall, Paula White Diamond Gallery, Waterloo, ON, Oct. 29-Nov. 12
- 2022 Darkness Exhibition, Juniper Rag, Virtual Exhibition, Oct. 13-Nov. 30
- 2022 Square Foot Show, Taren White Gallery, Paris, ON, Nov-Dec
- 2022 Dundas Studio Tour, Guest Artist, Dundas ON, Oct. 1-2
- 2022 Headwaters Arts, Alton Mill Art Centre, ON, Juried Show, Sept. 14 -Oct. 2
- 2022 Artwalk in the Square, CF Shops at Don Mills, Toronto, ON, September 16-18
- 2022 Art in the Park Oakville, Bronte Waterfront Park, Bronte ON, August 1
- 2022 Square Foot Show-Kate Taylor & Friends, ONLINE Aug.11-13
- 2022 Riverdale Artwalk, Jimmie Simpson Park, Toronto, ON, June 18-19
- 2022 Big Ideas Show Summer, Paula White Diamond Gallery, Waterloo, July 14 –
- 2022 Toronto Artist Project 2022, Queen Elizabeth Building, Toronto, ON April 21-24
- 2022 Dundas Valley School of Art- 51st Annual Auction. Featured Artist. April 4-9
- 2022 Live Instagram Interview with Kate Taylor’s “Talking to Artists” Series Available as #87 on her podcast.
- 2022 Pi Art Squared Exhibition, Art Alchemy East Studio, Toronto, ON
- 2021 Leslie Grove Gallery, Big Holiday Smalls
- 2021 Faded but Beautiful Group Exhibition, Oct 16-31, Art of Emotion Gallery, Toronto, ON
- 2021 Colour & Form Society’s 69th Annual Juried Exhibition, October-December -ONLINE
- 2021 Queen West Crawl 2021- Virtual Online Exhibition
- 2021 Riverdale Artwalk Show, ONLINE, September, Toronto, ON
- 2021 Riverdale Artwalk Show, Studio Tour and ONLINE, August, Toronto, ON
- 2021 Toronto Outdoor Art Fair TOAF60 ONLINE, July, Toronto, ON
- 2021 Riverdale Artwalk Show, ONLINE, June, Toronto, ON
- 2021 Annual Art Auction Dundas Valley School of Art, Dundas, ON,
- 2021 Pelham Art Fest 2021- Solo Booth & ONLINE, Pelham, ON
- 2020 Dundas Studio Tour 2020. Solo Booth Studio #3 Dundas Museum, Dundas, ON (cancelled)
- 2020 One of a Kind Winter Show 2020, ONLINE BOOTH, Toronto, ON
- 2020 Abstract #x Group Exhibition, Earls Court Gallery, Hamilton, ON
- 2020 32nd Art in the Workplace Exhibition, McMaster Innovation Park, Hamilton, ON
- 2020/19/18 Little Black Frame, Dundas Valley School of Art, Dundas, ON
- 2019 Breaths & Conversations SOLO SHOW, King W. Books/Mixed Media, Hamilton, ON
- 2019 Dundas Studio Tour 2019, Studio #3 Dundas Museum, Dundas, ON
- 2019 DVSA Faculty Exhibition Dundas Valley School of Art, Dundas, ON
- 2019 Society of Canadian Artists – 51st International Juried Exhibition, Todmorden Mills, Toronto, ON
- 2019 Summer Group Show, Blue Crow Gallery, Toronto, ON
- 2018 Voices & Conversations SOLO SHOW, St. James Church Gallery, Dundas, ON
- 2018 DVSA Faculty Exhibition (Dundas, ON, Arts Weekend) Dundas Valley School of Art, Dundas, ON
- 2016 Artscape 2016, Sand Hill Gallery, South River, ON
- 2015 Curio Box Show, Articulations Gallery, Toronto, ON
- 2015-14 Front Room Gallery Presents, Front Room Gallery, Windsor, ON
- 2013 Sight on Site, MadBean Gallery, Toronto, ON
- 2012 Sight on Site, Falstaff Family Centre, Stratford, ON
- 2012 Sight on Site, Studio 51 Design Gallery, Toronto, ON
- 2011 Notions of Familiarity SOLO SHOW, St. James Gallery, Dundas, ON
- 2005 Dialogue for the Deceased SOLO SHOW, St. James Church Gallery, Dundas, ON
- 2004-2014 Musical Performances as a Jazz Vocalist in festivals & venues around Ontario
- 1995 Cry Me a River SOLO SHOW, St. James Church Gallery, Dundas, ON
- 1994 Essential Threads, Hamilton Artists Inc., Hamilton, ON
- 1993 Art Teachers as Artists, Hamilton Place Theatre, Hamilton, ON
- 1993 The Thread That Binds, Hamilton Artists Inc., Hamilton, ON
- 1993 Members Show, Hamilton Artists Inc., Hamilton, ON
- 1992 Servitude- Round-Up SOLO SHOW, Store Front Loomis & Toles, Toronto, ON
- 1992 Art Teachers as Artists, Hamilton Place Theatre, Hamilton, ON
- 1992 The Written Word, Hamilton Artists Inc., Hamilton, ON
- 1991 Art Teachers as Artists, Hamilton Place Theatre, Hamilton, ON
- 1991 Under no Circumstances SOLO SHOW, Hamilton Artists Inc.,Hamilton, ON
- 1991 The Go Show, CN/VIA Rail Building, Hamilton, ON
- 1991 The Bay Area Women Artists, Hamilton Place Theatre, Hamilton, ON
- 1991 New/Renew Show, Hamilton Artists Inc., Hamilton, ON
- 1990 The Art Show, Wentworth County Board Gallery, Hamilton, ON
- 1990 15th Annual Members Show, Hamilton Artists Inc., Hamilton, ON
- 1989 Dis-Membered, Hamilton Artists Inc., Hamilton, ON
- 1988 Re: Members Only, White Water Gallery, North Bay, ON
- 1987 Doin’ The Louvre, Artcite, Windsor, ON
- 1987 Artists Interpret Freedom, Artcite, Windsor, ON
- 1986 24 Canadian in New York, Amox Eno Gallery, Soho, New York City, USA
- 1986 Doin’ The Louvre, Artcite Gallery, Windsor, ON
- 1985 Freedom Festival-Showcase of the Arts, Artcite Gallery, Windsor, ON
- 1984 The Lebel Show, Centre Gallery, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON
- 1980 Sheridan College Designers, Prime Gallery, Toronto, ON
AWARDS:
- 2021 – Honourable Mention Award- 69th Annual Juried Colour and Form Society Exhibition CA
- 2016 – ONTARIO, CA Premier’s Award for Accepting Schools -Dundas Valley Secondary School- Dundas, ON, CA-Team
- 2013 – Nominated for an Oakville Arts Award Oakville, ON, CA
- 2010 – Hamilton Wentworth District School Board Profiling Excellence Quality Education Individual Award ON, CA
- 2010 – Nominated for OISE Continuing Education Teacher Excellence Award -University of Toronto, ON, CA
- 2010 – Ontario Society of Education through Art (OSEA) Ray Blackwell Excellence in Art Education Award ON, CA
- 2009 – Toronto Exclusive On-Line Magazine Jazz Vocalist of the Year ON, CA
- 2008 – HWDSB Profiling Excellence Quality Education Individual Award Hamilton, ON, CA
- 2007 – Canadian Society of Education through Art (CSEA) Provincial Art Educator Award Ontario, Canada
- 1984 – Jill Dyan-Perry Memorial Promising Artist Award- University of Windsor, ON, CA
TEACHING:
- 2020-Present: Brushes Up! Art Studio -Margot Roi Art- Online Classes and private mentoring.
- 2018-Present: Dundas Valley School of Art, Dundas ON – Instructor and Workshop Facilitator
- 2012-2021: Sessional Instructor-Visual Arts, Faculty of Education, Brock University, ON
- 1989-2016: Visual Arts Teacher & Department Head, Secondary Level, HWDSB, ON
- 2001-2015: Additional Qualifications Instructor, OISE University of Toronto, ON
- 2002-2010: Conference Facilitator OSEA/OAEA & Ministry of Education, ON
PRESS:
- 2022 Headwaters Arts Holding Fall Festival Juried Art Show & Sale, Orangeville Citizen Arts, Constance Scrafield
- 2022 Publication: Juniper Rag, Volume 2, Theme: SHIFT. Curation Collection; page 112. (Juried feature).
- 2022 Live Instagram Interview with Kate Taylor’s “Talking to Artists” Series Available as #87 on her podcast.
- 2020 Publication: The Canadian Journal for the Study of Adult Education, Volume 32, Issue 2, page 22 (Juried artwork)
- 2020 The Element of Surprise, The Hamilton Spectator GO Section, page 61; Regina Haggo
- 1995 Art Tells This Parish, The Niagara Anglican, page 6
- 1994 Clothes That Make the Art, Hamilton Spectator Weekend-Arts Beat; Jeff Mahoney
- 1994 Essential Threads, The Guelph Review; Gregory Klages
- 1994 Uncommon Talent, T.O. Review
- 1993 Hamilton Artists, Source of Print
- 1993 Those Who Teach, Also Can, The Hamilton Spectator Weekend; Lois Crawford
- 1993 Inc’s Strong Eclectic Show, The Hamilton Spectator Artscape; Paul Benedetti
- 1992 Toronto’s Round-up, Catalogue
- 1991 The Hamilton Go Show, Catalogue
- 1986 Permanent Collections, Essex County Civic and Education Centre Catalogue
- 1986 24 Canadian in New York, Windsor Star Review, by Joe Fox
