Curriculum Vitae
Alanna Marohnic Professional Painter and Illustrator
Alanna Marohnic has been painting professionally since 1980. Her work has been described
as "mystic realism". Combining realism with the fantastical and the abstract, she employs
watercolour, gouache, ink, graphite, acrylic, gold leaf, and silver point to create her paintings.
Alanna's artwork is found in collections worldwide. Presently, she divides her time between
Croatia and Canada.
Exhibitions
Pictograph Gallery, Atikokan, Canada 2022
Galerija Zilik, Karlovac, Croatia 2019
Gradska Knjižnica, Karlovac, Croatia 2018
Pictograph Gallery, Atikokan, Canada 2018
Galerija Ruza, Zagreb, Croatia 2015
Crocrodeal Galerija/Witness Lounge, Zagreb, Croatia 2015
Galerija Hrvatska Matica Iseljenika, Pula, Croatia 2015
Galerija Ramasutra, Zagreb, Croatia 2015
Fort Frances Public Library, Fort Frances, Canada 2014
Galleria Entrada Negra, Atikokan, Canada 2010
Pictograph Gallery, Atikokan Canada 2009
Atikokan Art Centre Gallery, Atikokan, Canada 2000- 2005
Steamer's Cafe, Medicine Hat, Canada 2004
Medicine Hat Cultural Centre, Medicine Hat, Canada 2003- 2004
Piano Mobile Gallery, Winnipeg, Canada 2003
Magnus Theatre Gallery, Thunder Bay, Canada 2001-2002
Orysi, Thunder Bay, Canada 2002
Creed Restaurant, Thunder Bay, Canada 2002
Pictograph Gallery, Atikokan, Canada 2001
Atikokan Art Centre, Atikokan, Canada 2001
Fort Frances Museum, Fort Frances, Canada 1999
Chapters, Winnipeg, Canada 1999
Chapters, Thunder Bay, Canada 1999
Lake of the Woods Museum, Kenora, Canada 1997
Fort Frances Museum, Fort Frances, Canada 1997
Atikokan Centennial Museum, Atikokan, Canada 1984, 1988
Manugue Gallery, Halifax, Canada 1983
Exhibitions (group shows)
Galerija Ruza, Zagreb, Croatia 2019
Galerija Ruza, Zagreb, Croatia 2018
Crocrodeal Galerija/Witness Lounge, Zagreb, Croatia 2015
Galerija Ruza, Zagreb, Croatia 2015
Atikokan Art Centre, Atikokan, Canada 2004-2005
Elevation 1309, Canmore, Canada 2004
Dynes Gallery, Medicine Hat, Canada 2004
Definitely Superior Art Gallery, Thunder Bay, Canada 2003
Piano Mobile Gallery, Winnipeg, Canada 2003
Thunder Bay Art Gallery, Thunder Bay, Canada 2003
Atikokan Art Centre, Atikokan, Canada 2000, 2003
Centre D'Art Morency, Montreal, Canada 1995
Del Bello Gallery, Canada, USA, Italy 1986 -1994
Lakehead Visual Arts Gallery, Thunder Bay, Canada 1992
Northern Lights Gallery, Thunder Bay, Canada 1991 -1992
Fireweed Gallery, Thunder Bay, Canada 1987 -1989
Sparkes Gallery, Toronto, Canada 1987
Duke of Argyle Gallery, Halifax, Canada 1985
Fiddlehead Gallery, Thunder Bay, Canada 1984
Illustrations & Books (partial list)
Illustrations for five picture books for Sipar Publishing, Croatia:
Kako je mala hobotnica pronasla morsku harfu
Prica o ribarcu i zlatnoj ribice,
Kako su nastali
morski oblutci,
Sismis i mala balerina, Ranjeni golub 2016- 2021
Opanki Press, Canada -Sweetie's Story, posters, and cards 2010 -2019
Sage Woman Magazine, USA (illustrations) 2010 -2017
Kavis Kitap Publishing, Turkey
Illustrations for picture books: Black Mane, Huff and Gruff 2010 -2011
Nevenko Kucko Children's Stories, Croatia (illustration for CD cover) 2010
Birchbrook Press, USA (illustrations for Woodstoves and Ravens) 2007
Atikokan Art Centre,Canada (theatre posters) 2000 -2006
Rising Women Magazine, Canada (cover illustration) 2004
Magnus Theatre, Canada (images for posters) 2000 -2003
Rodney Brown, Canada (iIllustrations for album cover) 1989, 1993
Rodney Brown, Canada (CD covers and colouring book) 1988
Del Bello Gallery, Canada (poster for international art show) 1988
Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Canada (illustrations for school readers) 1986 -1988
Harlequin/Brio Bodywear, Canada (graphics) 1988
Cataclectic Clothing Store, Canada (graphics) 1986
Ontario Naturopathic Association, Canada (illustrations) 1986
Dalhousie University Theatre Dept., Canada (theatre poster) 1983
Quetico Centre, Canada (promotional drawings) 1981
Kam Theatre Lab, Canada (theatre posters) 1980
Canadian Children's Magazine, Canada
(Bunk Bed written and illustrated by Alanna Marohnic ) 1976
Private Exhibitions
Alanna Marohnic Studio Gallery, Atikokan, Canada 1988 -2019
Albanese Residence, Thunder Bay, Canada 2009
Gardiman Residence, Fort Frances,Canada 2000 -2002
Fero Residence, Thunder Bay, Canada 1998 -1999
Chiarotto Residence, Toronto, Canada 1994
Sawada Residence, Toronto, Canada 1995
Commissions 1980 -2021
Paintings
Portraits
Art Objects
Jewellry
Murals
Hrvatski Dragovoljac Karate Klub, Dom Sportova, Zagreb, Croatia 2014
Atikokan Mall Merchants Association, Atikokan, Canada 2005
Marley Condominums, Halifax, Canada 1985
Recreation Department, Atikokan, Canada 1977
Commercial Galleries and Shops (partial list)
Pictograph Art Gallery, Atikokan, Canada 2019
Gallery 33, Thunder Bay, Canada 2017 - 2019
Crocrodeal Gallery Gift Shop, Zagreb, Croatia 2015-2018
Stella's, Atikokan, Canada 2016
Voyageur Gifts, Atikokan, Canada 2013-2015
Cesni Turk El Sanatlari, Ankara, Turkey 2012-2015
Art Gallery of Ontario Gift Store, Toronto, Canada 1988 -1991
Confederation Gallery Gift Store, Charlottetown, Canada 988-1991
Royal Ontario Museum Gift Store, Toronto, Canada 1990
Grants & Awards & Competitions
City of Karlovac, Karlovac, Croatia (grant for exhibition in city gallery) 2019
Atikokan Public Library Arts Programming (grant for teaching) 2015-2107
Atikokan Mall Merchants Association, ON, OAC (grant for mural) 2005
Piano Mobile Gallery, Winnipeg MB, OAC (material assistance grant) 2003
Pictograph Gallery, Atikokan ON, OAC (material assistance grant) 1996 -1999
Lake of the Woods Museum, Kenora ON, OAC (material assistance grant) 1997
Fort Frances Museum, ON, OAC (material assistance grant) 1997
Atikokan Hydro Juried Show, ON, (1st place award ) 1997
Atikokan Hydro Juried Show, ON, (2nd place award) 1996
Canada Games, Creative Canada Creatif, ON (1st place award) 981
National Theatre Festival, Thunder Bay, ON (1st place award) 1980
Curatorial & Conservation Work
Galerija Ruza, Zagreb, Croatia 2013- 2019
Art Estate Management, Canada, Croatia 2013-2021
Europe House, Zagreb, Croatia 2014
Pictograph Gallery, Atikokan ON 1988 -2002
Atikokan Art Centre, ON 2000 -2002
Teaching (partial list)
Painting and Drawing Classes Pictograph Gallery, Atikokan 2020
Summer Painting Workshops, APL, Atikokan, Canada 2015 - 2017
Drawing Classes, Atikokan Native Friendship Centre, Canada 2012, 2014
Private Painting and Drawing Instruction 1992 - 2014
Drawing Classes, Bilkent International School, Turkey 2011
Painting Classes for Children, Atikokan Art Centre, ON 2000-2005
Adult Drawing Classes, Fort Frances Museum, ON 1995
Volunteer Work and Donations (partial list)
Gradska Knjižnica, Karlovac, Croatia (painting workshop) 2018 - 2019
Under the Pearl Moon Film, Zagreb, Croatia (world premiere) 2014
Under the Pearl Moon Film, Thunder Bay, Canada (fundraising) 2014
Ocean Dog Rescue, Canada (fundraising) 2011- 2013
World Vision Haitian Relief , Thunder Bay, Canada (fundraising) 2010
Relay for Life, Atikokan, Canada (art auction) 2009
Atikokan Art Centre, Atikokan, Canada (hiring committee) 2004 -2006
Atikokan Art Centre, Atikokan, Canada (beautification team) 2004 -2005
Atikokan Art Centre, Atikokan, Canada (board and committee member) 2000 -2005
Atikokan Art Centre, Atikokan, Canada (fund-raising, hiring
committee, programming, grant writing, strategic planning) 2000 -2004
Atikokan Art Centre Atikokan, Canada (organizing and leading
art programs for children and youth) 2000 -2004
Atikokan Creations Theatre, Atikokan, Canada (set and prop design), 2000 -2004
Canadian Cancer Society, Thunder Bay, Canada (art auction) 2002
Atikokan Art Centre, Atikokan, Canada (clowning and face-painting) 2000-2005
Travel for Purpose of Painting
Croatia 2008-2021
Turkey 2009-2014
Ukraine 2011
Taiwan 2007-2009
China 2006
South Korea 2006
Mexico 1989-1998
Northwest USA 1996
France 1995
Southwest USA 1992, 1994
Fine Art Website
Ms. Marohnic is the creator of her website VeryPinkFineArt.com.
The site showcases images of her paintings, illustrations, traditional stone lithography,
art objects, and jewellry. It serves as an important venue for clients to view her latest work.