Location: Municipal Hall, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Artist Statement
Golya Mirderikvand’s paintings emerge from a place of deep focus, where both her external and internal worlds converge. She explores subjects that draw and hold her attention with the right intensity. The works in this exhibition are part of a recent series inspired by nature, capturing intricate networks of branches—whether through the canopies they form or the shadows they cast.

Her artistic process begins with photographing landscapes that feature compelling patterns of tree branches. She captures scenes from multiple angles, experimenting with light and shadow and zooming in on compositions that balance abstraction and realism. The selected photographs are then edited and carefully chosen as references for her paintings.

Displayed together, this series of paintings creates a lyrical harmony, inviting viewers into a visually rich world of structured yet organic complexity.

Artist Bio
Golya Mirderikvand is a contemporary painter based in Vancouver, BC. Her practice spans oil, acrylic, and watercolour painting, which she has explored for several years. She holds a Master’s degree in Art Conservation from Queen’s University, specializing in the conservation and restoration of paintings.

Beyond her painting and restoration work, Golya has been actively involved in various creative initiatives, fostering community engagement through art. She also has experience curating and coordinating exhibitions. Throughout her career, she has worked with renowned arts organizations, including the National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa), the Museum of Anthropology (Vancouver), the Intermuseum Conservation Association (Cleveland, OH), and Stichting Restauratie Atelier Limburg (Netherlands).

Her work has been exhibited in numerous venues across Metro Vancouver, and she is an exhibiting member of the Federation of Canadian Artists.

Golya lives and works in Vancouver, with her studio located at 1000 Parker Street Studios.