Monique Martin

Monique Martin is a Canadian artist and teacher. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is home for her. She teaches visual art at Georges Vanier Catholic School, a designated Fine Arts School. Monique received her Bachelor of Education degree at the University of Saskatchewan.


Monique has had exhibitions of her work in Australia, England, France, United States and many locations in Canada. Monique's artwork often utilizes historically significant symbols and images to express her ideas. Many ideas, symbols and meanings are gathered while traveling and seeing new things, studying the masters and meeting other contemporary artists. Monique researches many of her concepts in detail prior to creating her work. Monique generally paints large-scale pieces. Her work utilizes ever-changing concepts and images because her art is a way of exploring who she is, who she was, who she is becoming and where she fits into the world around her.


Monique was Artist in Residence for Coaticook, QC in 2001, Wynyard, Australia 2003, Vallauis, France 2006 and is currently the Canadian Tulip Festival Ambassador and Artist in Residnce as well as Artist in Residence for Georges Vanier School.
The Canadian Tulip Festival sponsored the publication of a catalogue about the series Standing Alone. The Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Gallery in West Bretton, England produced a catalogue about the exhibition Old Flames which included three pieces by Monique.


Monique lectures often with topics ranging from women's issues to world politics. Her lectures are thought provoking and often quite moving. Monique is a seasoned public speaker and her audiences enjoy her animated dialogue about her artwork and life.''


Monique was nominated for the YWCA Women of Distinction Award in 2005 as well as the Lieutenant Governor's Arts Award (innovation Category) and the Governor Generals Award for the Teaching of Canadian History in 2006.