
Karen Roberts, a versatile artist based in Toronto, seamlessly navigates a diverse range of creative realms, all in pursuit of bringing her unique visions to life. With a dynamic repertoire spanning murals, digital design, still photography, dance photography, painting, installations, laser cut panels and sculpture, Karen selects her medium with a discerning eye, tailoring it to the essence of each project.
Throughout her career, Karen has been a prolific contributor to the public art scene, collaborating with entities such as The Cities of Toronto, Brantford, Hamilton, Mississauga, Aurora and Georgetown; the University of Toronto, streetARToronto, Bell Box Project, Mural Routes, Artscape Foundation, Arts Etobicoke, East End Arts, various BIA's, senior centers, local businesses, and private patrons. Her artistic journey has taken her to exhibitions at the Biennial of Nudes, Montenegro, AGO, Bata Shoe Museum, Female Eye Film Festival, Contact, Snap, Twillingate Unscripted Festival, Dance Ontario, Artscape, Art in the Park, Danforth East Art Fair, and Wychwood Barns Art Market.
Karen's muse often resides in the realms of ecology, the environment, and the captivating allure of site-specific landscapes, relating her design to the location it is installed. Her dance photography captures the grace and dynamism of the human form in motion, a recurring theme woven into her vibrant body of work. Her ability to seamlessly shift between mediums reflects not only her technical prowess but also her unwavering commitment to artistic expression and innovation. Karen's artistic voice thrives, nourished by her studies at Central Technical, Ryerson, and Humber College.