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Natalie Shapira
Sculpture
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Natalie Shapira Born near the Ural Mountains of Russia, Natalia Shapira's talent as a sculptor has taken her artistic career to an international level. Natalia's first formal artistic training at the Sverdlovsk College of Arts (1983-1987) qualified her as a teacher of sculpture and drawing.

In 1989, Natalia was accepted to Russia's Krasnoyarsk University to be classically trained in sculptural art (1989-1994). Participating in several major exhibits even before the end of her artistic training, Natalia's successful career as an independent artist had already begun. Cultured in the classical approaches to sculpting, Natalia's work has achieved universal appeal. In response to her wide acceptance, Natalia took her artistic career to Tel Aviv, Israel (1996-1999). Working within artistic communities in Israel, Natalia was active in restoration, drawing and of course, sculpting.

Arriving in Canada in 1999, Natalia's talent was immediately celebrated. Shortly after her arrival, Natalia attained a close relationship with Klim Art Publishers where her sculpted works are now on permanent display in three gallery locations across Toronto. With her ever-increasing success, Natalia's original sculptures have earned their place in both international art exhibitions and private collections across North America.

Mastery of form and commitment to her own style is what defines Natalia Shapira's work. Though every proportion is considered with precision, there is a true freedom about the style in which she applies to her sculpted nudes. Their full and fantastic forms reflect the carefree feeling about them. Possessing a dream like quality, they are truly embodiments of the artist's imagination. Working on a small scale in natural materials lends a sense of intimacy to her sculptures. These robust figures also posses a confidence, which spurs a sense of admiration in the viewer; an admiration that marks Natalia Shapira's sculptures as undeniably attractive.

Exhibitions

From Artists to Community Moscow, Russia - 1991
Homeland Krasnoyarsk, Russia - 1993
Regional Exhibition of Sculpture Ekaterinburg, Russia - 1993
Klim Art Galleries Toronto, Canada- 1999 to Present
Art Expo New York New York, USA - 2001

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