Jodi Kitto-Ward is a Sheridan College Fine Arts Graduate, and an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists, Ontario Society of Artists and the Colour and Form Society.  Jodi has won numerous awards, including the Ina Gilbert 1st Award of Excellence from the Society of Canadian Artists in 2023.  Her artwork may be found in public and private collections within Canada and the United States.  Repeating within her body of work are nature scenes and urban views, many inspired from Hamilton, Ontario where Jodi resides and works from her home studio.

Strongly influenced by line, colour and expression, Jodi has a style that is representational, vibrant and simplified in form, evoking influences of Pop Art and Art Deco, moving toward Surrealism.

Jodi is represented by the Art Gallery of Hamilton Art Sales + Services https://aghartsales.com/collections/jodi-kitto-ward, Kefi Art Gallery in Toronto, Ontario https://kefiartgallery.com/collections/jodi-kitto-ward, and ArtMatch Curated Canadian Online Art Gallery in Toronto, Ontario Jodi Kitto-Ward | ArtMatch Online Gallery

Artist Statement

Within my process I connect with my work on a deep level, utilizing symbolism, narrative, and subsequent self-reflection.  Recurring within my paintings are the themes of nature and home. I don't believe I consciously chose these themes, but more so, they revealed themselves in my artwork. Another layer to my paintings is colour and its effect psychologically and emotionally, not only on the viewer but also myself during the painting process.

In our current world, having a sense of home does not always come easily.  With conflict, major global displacement, poverty, and mental health issues, our society is an ever-changing landscape.  People are searching for a living environment within our surroundings and our city streets.  The idea of home offers an inward investigation into who we are, while symbolizing the potential to create our own piece/peace in the world.

Through the act of painting, I explore my own emotions, and creativity, inviting the viewer to engage their imagination by connecting to their own quiet magic. The inclusion of nature in my art is at times exaggerated, occasionally including only sky, and is to emphasize the benefit of prioritizing a relationship at home with our natural world, while fostering respect and protection of our environment.