Pnina Granirer facts for kids

Pnina Granirer is a talented Romanian-Canadian painter and writer. She was born on April 11, 1935, in Brăila, Romania. Her art and stories often reflect her unique life experiences.

Pnina Granirer's Early Life

Pnina Granirer's childhood was marked by a very difficult time in history. In 1944, during World War II, she was a child in Romania. She and many other Romanian Jews faced great danger. Their lives were saved when the Red Army pushed back the Nazi German forces.

After the war, Pnina's family moved from Romania to Israel. This was a big change for them. In Israel, Pnina studied art at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design. This school helped her develop her skills as an artist. After finishing her studies, she moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in 1965.

Her Career as an Artist

Pnina Granirer is well-known for her paintings. Her artwork has been shown and collected in many places. You can find her pieces in galleries and private collections both in Canada and around the world.

In 1993, Pnina Granirer helped start something special in Vancouver. She founded "Artists in Our Midst." This was the first "art walk" in the city. An art walk is an event where people can visit artists' studios and see their work up close. It helps connect artists with their community.

Pnina is also a writer. In May 2017, she published a book called Light within the Shadows; A Painter's Memoir. A memoir is a type of autobiography where the author shares their personal memories and experiences. Her book tells the story of her life as an artist.

Selected Art Exhibitions

Pnina Granirer's art has been featured in many exhibitions. These shows allow people to see her paintings and learn about her artistic journey.

Solo Exhibitions

A solo exhibition means that only one artist's work is shown. Pnina has had many important solo shows:

• 1998-1995: In Search of Eden was shown at the Prince George Art Gallery in British Columbia and the Torres Gallery in Vancouver.
• 1998: The Richmond Art Gallery in British Columbia held a special show called Pnina Granirer - Celebrating a Life's Work, a 40 Year Survey. This exhibition looked back at 40 years of her art.
• 1997: Her show Synchronicity was at the Oktavia Gallery in Vancouver.
• 1995: Pacific Exchanges was displayed at the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Garden in Vancouver. Also in 1995, the Zack Gallery in Vancouver featured Pnina Granirer - 1985-1995, A Survey, which covered a decade of her work.
• 1993: Juxtapositions was shown at the Richmond Art Gallery in British Columbia. Another show, Heart of Stone, was at the Art Centre of New Westminster in British Columbia.

Group Exhibitions

In a group exhibition, the work of several artists is displayed together. Pnina Granirer has also been part of many group shows:

• 1998: She participated in Art '98 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
• 1997: Her work was part of Ars Mundi - 4th International Conference of the Visual Arts in Vancouver.
• 1997-1993: She was a regular participant in the Artists in Our Midst events in Vancouver, which she helped create.
• 1996: Her art was shown at the Quay Gallery in Gibsons, British Columbia. She also had work in A Child's View at the Richmond Art Gallery in British Columbia.
• 1995: She was part of A Jewish Beaux Arts at the Zack Gallery in Vancouver.