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CAREER PROFILE:
 1986 – 2022
President, Grimm Inc. - Creator of 100’s of Original Paintings and 1000‘s designs

CURRENT:
2022 President, Ileana Grimm Art

SELECTED SOLO AND GROUP SHOWS SINCE 1995:

  • 2003 Wagner Rosenbaum Gallery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Snap, Crackle Pop: The Paintings of Ileana Grimm (Group Show), Winter 2003 DIMENSIONS (2 Artist Show)

  • Spring 2003 WETT, Toronto, Ontario Canada

  • Ileana Grimm: A Retrospective (Solo Show)

  • 2004 TORONTO ART EXPO (now known as Artist Project)

  • Spring 2004 - 2007 Annual Art Show

  • JACK GALLERY, LAS VEGAS 7 locations 2012-14

  • 2013 DIMENSIONS GALLERY, Toronto. Serious Art show ( solo show)

  • 2014 DIMENSIONS GALLERY Smalls group show

  • 2018 - 2022 LOFT GALLERY SQ FT group show

ORIGINAL PAINTINGS AVAILABLE AT:
Sybil Frank Gallery, Wellington, PEC, Ontario
Red Canoe Gallery, Bala, Ontario
Dimensions Custom Framing & Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
Loft Gallery, Thornbury, Ontario

FEATURED WORKS & COMMISSIONS:
2013 - Canadian Cancer Society
Created a painting to depict bone health awareness for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Winter/Spring 2003 - National Capital Commission
Designed new illustrations for promotion of Rideau Canal ’03, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Winter 2003 - Ontario Science Centre
Created exclusive custom illustration for the retail division of Ontario Science Centre.

2001 - KISS92-FM
Comic strip illustrations for promotional campaigns for radio station KISS92-FM which ran every week in the Toronto Sun for one year.

2000 - Toronto Stock Exchange
Created illustrations for TSE products sold at the TSE store and online.

1999 - Casino Rama
Created 5 custom illustrations for Rewards Program, Casino Rama, Orillia, Ontario.

1998 - McMaster University
Designed website components for award-winning McMaster University website

1997 - Excel Japan Corp.
Created a series of six paintings commissioned by Excel Japan Corp., a Japanese multinational corporation.

1986 - PRESENT
Approximately 100+ corporate and private commissions.

Bio

SINCE 1986 the world has laughed with Grimm on dozens of products and original art. Throughout her career, she has developed a distinct style; signified by her use of opaque, primary colours, bold black lines and playful visual metaphors.

Following a very successful relationship with US based S2 Art operating seven Jack Galleries in Las Vegas, Grimm's work is art that is true to its roots, full of life and vibrant. Internationally known, Ileana creates humorous pop art and her vision and interpretation of the world provoke thought, with her energy bouncing right off of her canvasses. Whether it’s the humour, the bold colours, a love of her characters, or an appreciation of the pop art genre, people of every age are drawn to the artwork of Ileana Grimm.

Ileana continues to grow as an artist through her unique acrylic paintings and through licensing of i.grimm characters. Her pop art style is no secret to corporate Canada. Her work has been commissioned by the likes of the Toronto Stock Exchange, The Ontario Science Centre, The National Capital Commission, McMaster University, and Casino Rama to name a few. They were all drawn to her bright, bold, inimitable strong original style that has captivated Grimm followers for years.

Ileana Grimm’s recognizable style, often using a twist of a popular phrase, is the creative
backbone for the gift company Grimm Inc. Her humour is the fuel behind an evergrowing
demand from collectors internationally for her original works.

Enjoying a career that has people laughing is a blessing, and Ileana is quick to say:
"I pinch myself that this is how I get to spend my days."

Understated in personality but not in the bold bright pieces she creates, Ileana's prolific work continues to tickle funny bones and senses around the world.