Art Gallery at Milner
Yuanita Klatt
North of 50° Subtitle An Alberta Story
Site #3
Art Gallery at Milner, a Capital City Art Community Gallery
Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
June 8, 2025 - August 29, 2025
Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm
Saturday: 9am-6pm
Sunday: 10am - 5pm
https://epl.bibliocommons.com/events/68237483d41c6460316bd7c4
October Sandy, Yuanita Klatt
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Yuanita Klatt is a self-taught artist who began painting at age 50. Through a lifelong appreciation of the stunning landscape and changing light of her home province, Yuanita began to translate her love of nature into vibrant works of art that capture the essence of Alberta’s diverse terrain and seasons.
Yuanita’s artistic journey is remarkable not just for its late start, but for her rapid development and success as a painter. Showing early promise, she received an Award of Merit at age 5 for a collage included in a province wide exhibition held at the prestigious Winnipeg Gallery of Art. More recently, she has created numerous commissions for the Highlands Art School, as well as for private collections and collectors. She is currently represented at the Art Gallery of Alberta gift shop where her small works are available for purchase.
In addition to painting, Yuanita is a multidisciplinary artist who continues to work as a hairstylist and makeup artist. Her 35 years of expertise in the beauty and fashion industry enriches her approach to fine art, where her knowledge of color theory and the three-dimensional form enhances her painting technique, allowing her to express herself in fresh and exciting ways. This unique blend of skills, along with her background in watercolour allows her to experiment with layers, textures, and hues, creating pieces that resonate with emotion and depth. These works invite viewers to connect with the beauty of the land and the light that is truly unique to the north of the 50th latitude.
Through her freelance work in the fashion industry she was introduced to photography, learning from professionals on set, which now informs her artistic practice. As she travels throughout the province she meticulously documents and observes the interplay between shadow and light, composition and form, which she later recreates in her studio.
As Yuanita continues to evolve her artistic voice, demonstrating that creativity has no age limit, her work not only represents her personal experiences but also invites viewers to experience the wonder of nature and the profound connection between humanity and the environment in the north of 50.
Exhibit / program description: North of 50° is composed of vibrant works of art that capture the essence of Alberta’s diverse terrain and seasons. Experimenting with layers, textures, and hues, Yaunita has created pieces that resonate with emotion and depth while inviting viewers to connect with the beauty of the land and the light that is truly unique to the north of the 50th latitude.
ARTIST WORKSHOP
Layering Acrylic with Gloss
Sunday, July 20, 2025
12-2:30pm
Registration Fee: $25
You have seen the exhibit, now learn the techniques from the artist. On July 20, from 12-2:30pm, join artist Yuanita Klatt for a workshop where she will lead participants through creating a landscape utilizing her layering process to create unique hues and vibrant colours. Spaces are limited, and pre-registration is required. Participants should already have basic to intermediate painting skills such as being comfortable holding a brush and some knowledge of how to apply acrylic paint to a canvas. Basic drawing skills (creating stick figures) will also be necessary.
Workshop Difficulty: Intermediate
https://epl.bibliocommons.com/events/68237483d41c6460316bd7c