Curriculum Vitae

Leslie Urquhart
LeslieUrquhart.ca

Artist Statement

Leslie Urquhart is a Vancouver-based artist and mother who challenges conventional notions of self, identity, family and boundaries through her diverse artistic practice. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emily Carr University (2005), she works in painting, printmaking and sculpture. Urquhart creates thought-provoking pieces that resonate with personal and collective experiences. Her artwork has been exhibited in various galleries across the lower mainland of Vancouver, BC. In addition to her artistic pursuits, Leslie works at Emily Carr University, where she continues to inspire and support the next generation of artists.

Education

1997-2005

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree: General Fine Arts Major specializing in Print Media, Emily Carr University of Art + Design - BC

1993-1995

Display and Design Diploma: Graphic Design, Interior Design and Display Design, Langara College Vancouver BC

Exhibitions

2025

“Reflections on Caution” – Sculpture: jeweled caution sign, in the show Community of Practice, Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Vancouver, BC

2025

“Tempus Relata” - Painting on canvas, in the show Kairos: Mothering Time, Duplex Gallery, Vancouver BC

2024

“Triangle Forest” Acrylic painting -Private Collection, Vancouver, BC

2024

“Inicio” – Acrylic painting- Private Collection, Vancouver, BC

2014

“Love Letters to GI” – Silkscreen on rag paper, in the show Practice, Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Vancouver, BC

2012

“Testchart” – Silkscreen on rag paper, in the show Technical Surfaces at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Vancouver, BC

2011

“Defend Yourself”, “The art of destroying”, “I don’t know why”, “Scar tissue” – text on metal sawblades, The Fall Tattooing and Artist’s Gallery

2006

“Kelaterel”, “Valence”, “Icel”, “Muirmare” paintings and monotypes, Fiction Tapas + Winebar, Vancouver, BC

2007

“300 Alters”- sculpture the Westcoast Women’s show at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Mezzanine Gallery, Vancouver, BC

2005

“300 Alters”- sculpture the Westcoast Women’s show at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Mezzanine Gallery, Vancouver, BC

Artists and community collaboration activities

2025

Member of local artist/mother’s collective: Motherload, Vancouver BC

Teaching

2014

Intro to silkscreen, Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Volunteer experience

2022-2025

Art workshop facilitator, Kitsilano Neighbourhood house, Vancouver, BC

Artist Residencies

2025

Mothra Artist in Residence, Gibraltar Centre for the Arts, Toronto, ON

Grants

2025

Neighbourhood Small Grant recipient – Vancouver Westside

Artist talks, presentations and articles

2025

Duplex Gallery Artist Talk Kairos: Mothering Time

Memberships

2022-2025

Truth and Reconciliation printmaking workshops to local seniors and children

2025

Canada Safety Council member