Marianne Sung

*New Website: mariannesung.com

Marianne is an emerging and self-taught Korean-Canadian artist.  Radiating warmth and light, her art is intended to evoke a sense of magic and nostalgia. Drawing inspiration from her connections to Ontario, her upbringing in Québec, and her world travels, Marianne weaves a tapestry of influences into her artwork. Her rich interplay of colours and marks emerge through her application of thin layers of acrylics and mixed media. She also often incorporates neon hues to explore the intersection between the natural and digital realms, blending the real with the surreal.

Currently, Marianne's focus is on painting nature, with a particular emphasis on landscapes. Her work reflects themes of identity, belonging, and interconnectedness, highlighting the importance of community as a means for sustainability. Just as trees and flora thrive through mutual support and communication, her works underscore the symbiotic relationship between humans and the environment. This emphasis on ecological preservation is particularly poignant in the context of climate change and recent wildfires, reinforcing the need to protect our natural world and the communities within it.

Marianne has exhibited in numerous local gallery juried exhibits as well as at the Artist Project contemporary art fair and the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair. In addition, her work has been featured in US based Create magazine, the Toronto Star and House & Home magazine. Her artwork is collected globally, with acquisitions arranged by Studio Ninth and GZ Art Co. art advisory firms for Canadian corporate collections, and by Danna Heitner Advisory for a Canadian private collection.

Originally from Montréal, Marianne graduated McGill University with a Bachelor of Commerce.  She subsequently earned her CPA/CA designation while working in auditing and management consulting before pursuing her passion for art. She now enjoys living and staying creative in Toronto.

*Instagram @m.sungstyle

**Represented by Art Interiors gallery and online by Ninth Editions.

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