Artist Statement

I relish cultural activities at home and abroad, and find that travelling enriches both my life and my art. The vibrancy of colour and texture in locations such as Peru and Mexico infuses my own colour palette, particularly within my abstract paintings.

Throughout most of my career, I have painted in a realist or 'natural' style, depicting scenic landscapes, people and imagery characteristic of the beautiful places I have visited and lived.

I delight in participating in cultural events at home and abroad, and both my life and my art have been enriched through my travels across many diverse landscapes. The vibrancy of colour and texture in places like Peru and Mexico, for instance, infused my personal colour palette with the warmth and passion of their distinctive terrains. And my creative psyche responded with bold and vivid abstract paintings. Clow now residing Charlottetown, PEI.

Biography

Ann Marie Clow’s artwork has been exhibited in North America, Europe, and Mexico, and has been eagerly sought for museum, corporate, and private collections. Growing up in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia inspired Ann to capture the history and beauty of the area. Clow operates a gallery and has sold work to customers from the USA, Israel, Sweden, Germany, Russia, and Asia, to name a few.

In 2005, Clow was honored by having her artwork exhibited at Government House in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the request of Myra A. Freeman (former Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia), where the artist was also awarded a certificate for her contribution to the visual arts community. She has been commissioned to do murals in private homes, backdrops for theater productions, and murals for corporate clients. French Acadian groups have also commissioned the artist to do historical paintings. Clow’s artwork is owned by people such as author Deepak Chopra and Richard Chamberlain (of the Thorn Birds). She has been giving art classes in schools, and courses for adults, youth autism students.

In 2014, Clow was presented with a certificate from The Members of The House Of Assembly, which acknowledges Clow’s contribution to the artistic community and Nova Scotia. In the summer of 2015, Clow was an art instructor on the cruise ship Nova Star that sailed from Yarmouth to Portland, Maine. 2019, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Clow participated in an art residency at Com Peung creating a new body of art and photography. She also volunteered to teach art at Tribal Asian Missionary, a non-profit organization which helps pregnant and young mothers. While in Thailand, she studied with a well-known architect and sculptor using concrete, metal and mortar to create massive statues for temples (overseen by the monks) In Siem Reap. Cambodia at Future Opportunity Kbalromeas (Donation funded) teaching English and Art students.

Clow is having a fundraising event in 2024 as she will be traveling to India to receive teaching from His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama. Clow resides in Charlottetown, PE.