Wanru Kemp

b. China
Lives and works in Canada

Painting

Born on China's north coast and having lived in Thailand for five years before settling in Canada with her family, Wanru is a landscape painter influenced by the diverse cultures and landscapes she has experienced.

Wanru’s academic art training began at a young age under her dad's guidance. Painting for her acts as a vessel for treasured imagination, memories and emotions tied to the natural world. Through art, she is experimenting to build a bay of peace and introspection, reminding her of nature's soothing presence in an increasingly disconnected world.

She most recently completed the Sheep River Residency in Calgary, Canada (2024).