About

Born and raised in Kingston, Ontario, Hilda Oomen has been painting for over 30 years. She received a BFA at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. After graduating she was in the Young Resident Artists Program at Banff Centre, Alberta. She has received several grants from the Ontario Arts Council in support of her work.

Wallace Galleries and Galerie St. Laurent + Hill represent her work in Calgary & Ottawa.

Muse Gallery represents her work in Toronto.

My art is rooted in my lifelong connection to gardening.

There is an energy of flowers that keeps me engaged. I’m attracted to them as a singular, central subject but also within a broader context too. During a break from my own garden & studio, I found myself drawn to botanical gardens. This led me to explore them as subject matter for new work. Captivated by their scale and beauty, I aimed to translate the sensory experience of these gardens. Whether strolling the reflecting pools at twilight or standing in a field of a million roses in bloom, I wanted to convey the feeling of being immersed and fully present in the garden.

Gardens quiet the mind and waken the senses. I hope my paintings can have a similar impact.