Curriculum Vitae

Carol Folino

Born and raised in Kitchener-Waterloo, ON | cfolino1@gmail.com | Resides in Mannheim, ON

ARTIST STATEMENT:

My body of artwork centres around portraiture, in particular self-portraits, and explores my journey dealing with grief, loss, and anxiety.  However, during this COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a decisive shift from portraying myself to capturing others’ personal stories, struggles, and triumphs.  I became interested in expressing the plight of healthcare workers.  I also witnessed the intersection of two pandemics:  COVID-19 and racism.  I wanted to portray the racial injustices experienced by so many and express the individual stories of those whose voices were silenced and continue to be silenced by oppressive hands.  In short, I am drawn to portraiture because it allows me to channel the voices, emotions, and stories of people with an immediacy and rawness that I can only achieve through paint.

EDUCATION: 

University of Western Ontario.  Bachelor of Education, 2001.

University of Waterloo.  Bachelor of Arts and Applied Studies Co-op Program, 2000.

CAREER EXPERIENCE:

Visual Arts and History teacher.  Waterloo Region District School Board, 2001 - present.

2004 - present Waterloo-Oxford Secondary School, Baden, ON.

2002 - 2004 Cameron Heights Secondary School, Kitchener, ON.

2001 Glenview Park Secondary School, Cambridge, ON.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS:

2022 - Portraits of Courage, Kitchener Public Library, Kitchener, ON

2022 - Window to Waterloo, 44 Gaukel St., Kitchener, ON

2022 - Portraits of Courage, Rotunda Gallery, Kitchener City Hall, Kitchener, ON

GROUP EXHIBITION:

2021 - My Elmira, Downtown Elmira. Outside Taylor’s Bridal Boutique, 49 Arthur St. S., Elmira

ONLINE GROUP EXHIBITION:

2020 - The View From Here:  An Artist’s Perspective on COVID-19, McDougall Cottage, Historic Site, Cambridge, ON

PUBLIC COLLECTIONS:

2023 - ‘Here Comes the Sun’: A COVID-19 Commemorative Art Installation, St. Mary’s General Hospital. Kitchener, ON. Acquired 2023.

2021 - COVID-19:  As the World Mourns, These Hands Heal. University Health Network Wellness Respite Centre. Toronto, ON. Print. Donated 2021.

PRIVATE COLLECTIONS:

COVID-19:  As the World Turns, These Hands Heal.  Wexford, Pennsylvania.  Acquired 2020.

Dr. Abdu Sharkawy:  With Clean Hands and Open Hearts, We Can Reach the Summit Together.  Toronto, ON.  Acquired 2020.

Fulfill the Dream:  ‘Let Freedom Ring’.  Kitchener, ON.  Print.  Acquired 2020.

Courage Under Fire.  Milton, ON.  Print.  Acquired 2020.