Claire B. Cohen
Painter & Art Therapist
Education:
Master’s in Education (M.Ed.), Counselling and Art Therapy, University of Ottawa.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A. Hon.), Visual Arts, University of Ottawa.
Jewish Teacher's Seminary, Toronto.
Exhibitions:
Solo shows:
2002 Civic Hospital Gallery, Ottawa.
1999 GOTTAPAINT Art Studio, Ottawa.
1986 Robertson Gallery, Ottawa.
1985 Gallery L'equivoque, Ottawa.
1980 Den-art gallery, Ottawa.
1978 Metropolitan Life Building, Ottawa.
Group Shows:
2009 Rockliffe Retirement Residence.
2007 Gallerie La Petite Morte,, Ottawa.
2006 Cube Gallery, Ottawa.
2004 Britannia Art Gallery, Ottawa.
1989 Machzikei Hadas Synagogue, Ottawa.
1984 Jewish Community Centre, Ottawa, designed a mural quilt.
1979 Aylmer Art Gallery, Aylmer, Quebec.
Public Commissions:
2001 Millenium 2011 Mural, Jewish Community Centre, Ottawa.
2007 Temple Israel Synagogue, Ottawa, designed a mural quilt
2002 Adath Shalom Synagogue, Ottawa, designed a mural quilt.
Memberships:
1980-1983, member of the "CRITIQUE GROUP", Ottawa.
1992, American Art Therapy Association
Claire's work is displayed in public buildings and private collections in Canada and the United States. She continues to paint in her home studio after moving to Vancouver in 2011.
Ken Lockhead, Claude Breeze, Leslie Reid, and George Gladhill were among Claire's influential artist and mentors who left a mark in her work as an artist.