Painted Pioneer Creative
Prints, Paintings, Murals, Tattoos & More!
About the artist
Sjeli Pearse is a visual artist based in Ontario whose work explores themes of duality, morality, and the complexities of the human experience. A multidisciplinary artist working across acrylic abstraction and representational oil painting, her work examines the tension between collective experience, morality, and individual responsibility.
Pearse often draws on references from pop culture, religion, and political controversy, using dramatic colour combinations, layered textures, and expressive compositions to create emotionally charged imagery. Through these visual contrasts, her work invites viewers to reflect on their humanity; the complexity of their emotions and the beliefs that shape our actions and carry us through trying times.
Her paintings reflect a reverent love of colour and ultimately ask a central question: how does one hold intense beauty and the weight of devastation all at the same time?
In addition to her studio practice, Pearse has completed commission work for local businesses, including branding and mural work. She has also worked in close collaboration with several Canadian musicians in creating album art.
Her work has been exhibited across Ontario and is currently held in private collections.
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Education
• 2010–2014 — Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting & Drawing, OCAD University, Toronto, ON
• 2008–2010 — Fine Arts, Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Solo Exhibitions
N/A
Group Exhibitions
• 2010–2014 — Various group exhibitions, OCAD University, Toronto, ON (specific shows lost due to damaged hard drive)
• 2014 — GradX Exhibition, OCAD University, Toronto, ON
• 2009 — Lop Lop’s Gallery, Sault Ste. Marie, ON (show name unknown)
• 2008 — Art Gallery of Algoma, Sault Ste. Marie, ON (show name unknown)
• 2007 — Student Exhibit, Art Gallery of Algoma, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Commissions & Public Art
• 2014 — Mural, Hot Yoga Studio, Uptown Power Station, Toronto, ON
• 2016 — Second Mural, Uptown Power Station, Toronto, ON
• 2020 — Private Home Mural, Uxbridge, ON
• 2021 — Baby Room Mural, Private Home, Uxbridge, ON
• 2024 — Mural, Bounty From The Boonies, Uxbridge, ON
• 2012 — Album Art: Be a Light, Lyndon’s Frozen Lake
• 2019 — Album Art: Nuclear Home, Hollowsage
• 2023 — Album Art: Dancing With Ghosts, Silver Penny
• 2024— Album Art: Into the Sun, Kelly Jamison
• 2025— Personal collection was used on set for filming of What We Have Left (currently unreleased)
• 2026— Logo Design, Uxperience Theatre Group, Uxbridge, ON
• 2026 — Anniversary Commission Painting, Private Collector / Local Business, Uxbridge, ON
• 2026 — Marketing Design & 12 Original Oil Paintings, Buzz and Bloom Design
Collections
• Ladies of Lore (2021) — Coloured pencil drawing series
• Carry-On: Abstract Art for a Heavy Heart (2022–2026) — Abstract painting series (in progress)
Professional Practice
• Multidisciplinary artist working across acrylic, oil, drawing, and tattooing.
• Experience in murals, commercial commissions, album art, and branding projects
