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 the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a decisive shift from creating self-portraits to capturing others’ personal stories, struggles, and triumphs. I became interested in expressing the plight of others who demonstrated great courage in the face of adversity. Other pieces in my collection depict social justice issues, investigate human rights abuses, and celebrate stories of courage and excellence in individuals who have faced overwhelming barriers. What started out as a way to process my own anxiety has turned into a collection of courageous portraits that offer hope, connection, and illustrate the deep well of emotions that is part of the human experience.
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 EXHIBITIONS:
2025 - Patterns, Back Alley Gallery, Hamilton, ON
2024 - Mimosa, Elora Centre for the Arts, Elora, ON
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:
Dryden: A Canadien Classic: Waterloo, ON. Acquired 2025.
A Sanctuary for the Soul: Sudbury, ON. Print. Acquired 2025.
Passion and Purpose: Jeremiah Jayce Bonine: Boise, Idaho. Acquired 2024.
The Call of the Canyon: Guelph, ON. Print. Acquired 2025.
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.