Bio
Patricia Vega is an award-winning, visual artist with a strong background in fine art and design. Her work spans a wide array of media, including cyanotype, printmaking, and mixed media. Patricia’s creative practice is deeply rooted in her exploration of various media and techniques, which she uses these mediums to explore visual art as a universal language that bridges cultures and ideas.
Born and raised in Mendoza, Argentina, Patricia’s artistic path began at the National University of Cuyo, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Printmaking. Her journey continued in Canada, where she further honed her craft by studying Graphic Design at Humber College in Ontario. Over the years, Patricia has built a career in the graphic design industry while remaining deeply engaged with her passion for fine art.
Since 1990, Patricia has exhibited in Canada, Argentina, England, the United States, Spain, France, Bulgaria, etc. In 2007, she was awarded first prize at the Press Gang 25 Printmaking Exhibition at the Mississauga Gallery in Canada.
Working from her studio in Mansfield, Ontario, Patricia continues to push the boundaries of her practice. Through her work, Patricia aims to inspire others to embrace creativity as a means of self-expression and global connection.
Artist Statement
“For as long as I can remember, the thrill of creation has been my guiding force. I am continually captivated by the diverse ways in which form, texture, and process come together. My artistic journey is deeply rooted in traditional crafts, which is why I find myself drawn to the tactile precision of woodcuts and linocuts. In these mediums, I discover both a sense of freedom and control, where I can bring my thoughts to life through detailed, dynamic compositions.
Though much of my inspiration begins with abstract ideas, the world around me never fails to fuel my imagination. I find beauty in the smallest details: the intricate textures of nature, the quiet harmony of graphic elements, and the ever-present rhythm of life. Everything, in some way, speaks to me, inviting exploration.
Alongside my love for intaglio, I have ventured into other print techniques like etching, drypoint, and lithography, all of which offer distinct, evocative results. More recently, my practice has expanded into cyanotype, an alternative photographic process where art and science meet. The deep, mesmerizing Prussian blue that emerges from this process is a visual testament to the synthesis of nature and craft.
Cyanotype offers a unique form of connection for me—one that bridges past and present, while engaging with the elemental forces of Earth, Fire, Water, and Air. Each piece I create through this method is a moment of collaboration with the natural world that continually reminds me of our shared fragility and beauty. It is a reminder that art is not only a creation, but a dialogue—a conversation between the maker, the materials, and the environment.”
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Image Matrix Printmakers Art Exhibition - VAM, Canada.
The 2nd Annual National Juried Exhibition of Visual Arts, Civic Centre Art Gallery, Etobicoke, Canada.
Mosaico Art Exhibition in Living Arts Centre Laidlaw Hall, Ontario.
The 25th Miniprint International of Cadaquez, Barcelona, The Wingfield Arts, and Music Festival Wingfield, England, and France.
28th Annual Juried Show of Fine Arts, Art Gallery of Mississauga, Canada.
BIMPE IV The Fourth Biennial International Miniature Print Exhibition, Vancouver, Canada.
Fine Print III Exhibition, Visual Arts Mississauga, Canada.
La Tulpa Art Exhibition, Living Arts Centre Laidlaw Hall, Canada.
View Points: Image Matrix 25, Whitney Gallery of the Peel Heritage Complex, Canada.
Eclectic Opportunity, Lorne Park Library, Canada.
6th Lessedra World Art Print Annual Mini Print, Bulgaria.
Press Gang 25 Exhibition, Gallery of Mississauga, Canada.
Image Matrix Printmakers Art Exhibition: 'Black and White', Emily Carr Gallery Visual Arts Mississauga Art Centre, Canada.
First International Exhibition of Contemporary Miniprint, Lauderhill Arts Center, USA.
The Not-So-Mini Print Exhibition and Exchange, Artist Proof Gallery, Calgary, Canada.
The 33er Miniprint International of Cadaquez, Barcelona.
12th World Art Print Annual, Bulgaria.
Visual Arts of Mississauga, Mississauga, Canada.
Art in the Park, Mississauga, Canada.
X Erotic Art Project, Mendoza, Argentina.
International Print Exchange, United Kingdom.
John B. Aird Gallery PRINT 2019, Toronto, Canada.
PRNT MAS 2019 Group Art Show and Holiday Sale, Barrie, Ontario.
The Ontario Miniature Print Exhibition (TOMPE2020), London, Ontario.
Be Contemporary Gallery, Innisfil, Ontario.
8th International Miniature Print Biennale Exhibition, Ottawa, Ontario.
Print Day, May 2021. Online Event.
10 International Contemporary Miniprint of Kazanlak at the Kazanlak Art Gallery. Bulgaria.
PRNT Miniprint Exchange 'Expedition'. Barrie. Canada.
International Triennial of Graphic Art Bitola. Macedonia.
World Cyanotype Day 2022 Gallery – “Enlighten” - Online.
Longevity – The Japanese Paper Place 40th Anniversary Exhibition, Toronto - 2022.
Anna Atkins Tribute Event – Online - alternativephotography.com - 2023
10 x 10 Creemore Art Exhibition, Creemore, On - 2023
Awagami International Miniature Print Exhibition, Japan - 2023
Headwaters Arts, 27th Annual Fall Festival Juried Art, Alton, On - 2023
Alternative Photographic Process Gallery - Online - 2024
Art On Main - South Simcoe Arts Council - 2024
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1st Prize: Press Gang 25 Printmaking Exhibition, Gallery of Mississauga, Canada - 2007.
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- Pure Inspiration #1 Composites Book,Alternative Photography, June, 2024
- In The Hills Magazine - Issue March 2024 - Local Handmade Treasures
Scarf Sung Blue: In summer 2018, artist and designer Patricia Vega started using plants from her garden in Mansfield as the star of her Bohemian in Blue silk scarf collection. She applies the botanical materials to silk scarves coated with a cyanotype emulsion and exposes them to sunlight, resulting in rich Prussian blue patterns that reflect the tranquility of her surroundings.
“There’s something magical about this monochromatic effect that makes your eye wander, and find beauty and peace through the powerful colour,” she says. Click here
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Argentina - April, 2022.
NODO Uspallata, Mendoza
My Artist-in-Residence at Nodo Uspallata, Mendoza Argentina in April 2022 was a wonderful and unique experience to explore the cyanotype technique. Nodo Uspallata is a place surrounded by majestic mountains where the sun always shines in a blue sky. There is no better place to experiment with cyanotype than in the high mountains of Uspallata, under the sun of Mendoza.
I was particularly interested in working and doing residency at Nodo Uspallata, Argentina where the natural world is found within a mountainous landscape. Several of my works feature interesting vegetation from the area I had access to. The result was an alliance between a variety of plants, the emulsion and the intense sun of the area. My experiments also included transparent items like glass, which created magical results.