ABOUT
Born in 1992, Julie Epp is a Vancouver-based painter known for her pop-surrealistic figurative portraits. Her artworks seamlessly blend elements of plants, animals, insects, and flowers. Influenced by art nouveau, historical and mythical narratives, as well as science and nature, Julie draws inspiration from both old masters and contemporary artists. This influence has shaped her artistic journey, prompting a continuous exploration of techniques and ideas derived from these sources.
Each of Julie's paintings serves as a reflection of the thoughts and emotions she undergoes throughout the creative process. Her fascination with the beauty of women serves as a conduit for exploring feminist concepts, all while she remains dedicated to producing visually stunning and vibrant pieces.
Julie Epp earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of the Fraser Valley in B.C., Canada. Her artistic endeavors extend beyond local boundaries, as she actively participates in national and international exhibitions. Currently residing and working in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Julie's art captivates audiences with its unique blend of surrealism and feminist exploration.
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EDUCATION
2015 Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of the Fraser Valley
2014 Royal Conservatory of Music, Chilliwack, BC
2013 Visual Arts Diploma, University of the Fraser Valley
EXHIBITIONS
2023 Arts New West, Flyers & Fleurs, New Westminster B.C.
2023 Langley Arts Council, ArtSpacific, Aldergrove, B.C.
2023 Place Des Arts, Positively Petite, Coquitlam, B.C.
2023 Art Room Gallery, Nature, Online Exhibtion
2023 Teravarna, 6th COLOR International Juried Art Competition, Online Exhibition
2023 Colours of Humanity Gallery, Wet Paint, Online Exhibition
2023 PomoArts, Art4Life, Port Moody, B.C.
2023 New West Artists, I Love New West, New Westminster, B.C.
2023 New West Craft & Night Market, New Westminster B.C.
2022 Langley Arts Council, ArtSpacific, Aldergrove, B.C.
2022 Arts Council of New Westminster, Winter Solstice, New Westminster, B.C.
2022 Place des Arts, Positively Petite, Coquitlam B.C.
2022 PomoArts, Art4Life, Port Moody, B.C.
2021 Langley Arts Council, ArtSpacific, Aldergrove, B.C.
2021 Place des Arts, Positively Petite, Coquitlam, B.C.
2019 Abbotsford Downtown Business Association, Abbotsford Wine and Art Walk, Abbotsford, B.C.
2019 Abbotsford Arts Council, Art to Dine For, Abbotsford B.C.
2018 New West Artists, Visual Verse, New Westminster, B.C.
2018 New West Artists, The Mighty Fraser, New Westminster, B.C.
2017 Deer Lake Art Gallery, Horror Vacui, Burnaby, B.C.
2017 Gallery at Queen’s Park, Contribution, New Westminster, B.C.
2016 The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford, Dis/:Connections, Abbotsford, B.C.
2015 University of the Fraser Valley, Both Sides of Now, Abbotsford, B.C.
2015 The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford, 3rd Annual Fraser Valley Biennale, Abbotsford, B.C.
2015 The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford, Buy One Get None, Abbotsford, B.C.
2014 Abbotsford Arts Council, Anonymous Art Show, Abbotsford, B.C.
2014 Kariton House, Inceptions, Abbotsford, B.C.
2014 The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford, Drain, Abbotsford, B.C.
2013 The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford, 2nd Annual Fraser Valley Biennale, Abbotsford, B.C.
NOTABLE PROJECTS & COURSES
2023 Solvent-Free Oil Cloudscapes, Chilliwack Visual Artists, Chilliwack, B.C.
2023 JET Art Program, Pacific Autism Family Network, Richmond, B.C.
2023 Watercolour Portraits, House of Fine Art, Abbotsford B.C.
2023 Solvent-Free Oil Cloudscapes, The Reach, Abbotsford, B.C.
2023 Watercolour Portraits, PoMo Arts, Port Moody, B.C.
2023 Botanical Watercolour Painting, Art Gallery at Evergreen, Coquitlam, B.C.
2023 Watercolour Botanicals, New West Artists, New Westminster, B.C.
2023 Youth Painting & Drawing, Langley Arts Council, Aldergrove, B.C.
2022 Polymer Clay Basics, The Reach, Abbotsford, B.C.
2022 JET Art Program, Pacific Autism Family Network, Richmond, B.C.
2022 Youth Painting, Langley Arts Council, Aldergrove, B.C.
2022 Still Life Acrylics, Arts Council of New Westminster, New Westminster, B.C.
2021 “A Box in the Closet” Book Cover Design, The Self-Publishing Agency, Surrey, B.C.
2020 Virtual Canada Day Celebration, Township of Langley, Langley, B.C.
2019 Murder on King Street Immersive Mystery, Langley Centennial Museum, Langley, B.C.
2019 Hand Lettering for Adults (1 and 2), Langley Centennial Museum, Langley, B.C.
2019 Colour Theory in Painting: Historical Pigments, Langley Centennial Museum, Langley, B.C.
2019 Beyond Watercolour: Experimenting with Gouache, Langley Centennial Museum, Langley, B.C.
2019 How Artists Get Ideas: Exploring brainstorming, Langley Centennial Museum, Langley, B.C.
2018 Welcomed by the Water River School Program, Fraser River Discovery Centre/Musqueam and Sto:lo Nations, New Westminster, B.C.
2017 BC Teachers PD Presentations, Fraser River Discovery Centre, New Westminster, B.C.
2017 Fraser Trade Brigade River School Program, Fraser River Discovery Centre, New Westminster, B.C.
2017 Whose Job Is It, Anyway? River School Program, Fraser River Discovery Centre, New Westminster, B.C.
2017 IShopCloverdale Illustration contract, Umbrella2 Design Group, Cloverdale, B.C.
2016 Drawing Basics for Adults, Chilliwack Arts Council, Chilliwack, B.C.
2016 Historical Thinking Concepts Teacher and Student Packages, The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford, Abbotsford, B.C..
2015 Je Suis Charlie Marketing Campaign, Student Life, UFV, Abbotsford, B.C.
PROFESSIONAL
2023 Visual Arts Instructor, PoMoArts (Present)
2023 VA Instructor, Langley Arts Council, (Present)
2023 Arts Educator, Pacific Autism Family Network (Present)
2022 Visual Arts Educator, Evergreen Cultural Centre (Present)
2022 Clay Technician, Evergreen Cultural Centre (Present)
2022 Arts Educator, Neighbourhood Art Studios (Present)
2022 Arts Instructor, The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford
2022 Arts Instructor, Arts Council of New Westminster
2022 Arts Educator, Pacific Autism Family Network
2022 Arts Instructor, Langley Arts Council
2021 Judge for In Focus 2021 Art Competition, World In Focus Canada
2019 Arts and Culture Programmer, Township of Langley
2018 Education Coordinator, Fraser River Discovery Centre
2016 Cultural Programs Assist, The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford
2015 Arts Facilitator, The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford
2014 Studio Assist, Print Media, University of the Fraser Valley
2014 Graphics Tech, University of the Fraser Valley
PUBLICATIONS
2017 Raspberry Magazine, Summer Issue, Abbotsford B.C.
2016 Louden Singletree, University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, B.C.
2015 PIPE: UFV’s Visual Arts Journal, Creative Director, University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, B.C.
2014 University of the Fraser Valley, The Cascade Vol. 22 Issue 32, Abbotsford B.C.
AWARDS
2015 Arty Award: Outstanding Post-Secondary Artist, Abbotsford Arts Council
2014 Leadership Award, Rotary Club of Abbotsford
2014 McCaffrey Memorial Endowment Award, McCaffrey Memorial
MEMBERSHIPS & VOLUNTEERING
2023 Member 2016-2023, New West Artists, New Westminster, BC
2022 Member, Federation of Canadian Artists – Fraser Valley Chapter, Fraser Valley, BC
2019 Member, We Are Pie Artist Collective
2016 Director and Web Developer 2016-2019, New West Artists, New Westminster, BC
2016 Gallery Attendant 2016-2018, Arts Council of New Westminster, New Westminster, BC
2015 Member – Emerge @ The Reach, The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford, Abbotsford, BC
2015 Director – Emerge @ The Reach, The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford, Abbotsford, BC