Elka Nowicka

Elka Nowicka combines old world aesthetics, modern sensibilities and a touch of the theatrical to create luminous, crumbled patina-covered canvases. Using acrylic paint and mixed media, she creates multi-layered works of exquisite texture. Currently residing in Victoria, British Columbia, Elka was born in Poland where she earned her Masters degree in construction engineering. After arriving in Canada in 1990, she pursued her love for the creative and soon established herself as an accomplished designer: fashion, home, stage sets and textiles. Her eye for detail, balance and design led her to produce canvases, textile art and her own line of hand painted silk beddings.

I am inspired by antiques and classics, glamour and theatrics, and the close union of old and new. I rely on symbolism and imagery to capture the intensity of emotions and reflections. Each subject is built up with layers upon layers of experiences and relationships. Multi textured technique intrigues me. It permits the control but allows the spontaneity in the creative process.The planned and random effects give each piece its unique and individual patina.

Sunflower Fields

$1,800

Sunflower Fields Price: $1,800 36 x 18 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed Elka Nowicka Inquire about this work 36 x 18 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed

Golden Valley

$675

Golden Valley Price: $675 18 x 14 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed Elka Nowicka Inquire about this work 18 x 14 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed

Sunflower Valley

$3,250

Sunflower Valley Price: $3,250 48 x 36 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed Elka Nowicka Inquire about this work 48 x 36 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed

Flaming Summer

$2,500

Flaming Summer Price: $2,500 36 x 36 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed Elka Nowicka Inquire about this work 36 x 36 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed

Spring Fantasy

$1,800

Spring Fantasy Price: $1,800 36 x 18 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed Elka Nowicka Inquire about this work 36 x 18 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed

Grey Mist on West Coast Waters

$1,250

Grey Mist on West Coast Waters Price: $1,250 24 x 18 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed Elka Nowicka Inquire about this work 24 x 18 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed

Passage Through West Coast Waters

$2,500

Passage Through West Coast Waters Price: $2,500 48 x 24 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed Elka Nowicka Inquire about this work 48 x 24 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed

It's Raining Again 3

$495

It's Raining Again 3 Price: $495 12 x 12 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed Elka Nowicka Inquire about this work 12 x 12 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed

It's Raining Again 2

$495

It's Raining Again 2 Price: $495 12 x 12 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed Elka Nowicka Inquire about this work 12 x 12 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed

Harling Point View 1

$1,900

Harling Point View 1 Price: $1,900 24 x 36 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed Elka Nowicka Inquire about this work 24 x 36 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed

Blushing (In Blue)

$900

Blushing (In Blue) Price: $900 24 x 12 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed Elka Nowicka Inquire about this work 24 x 12 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed

Antiquity in Yellow

$675

Antiquity in Yellow Price: $675 24 x 8 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed Elka Nowicka Inquire about this work 24 x 8 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed

Yellow Tapestry

$595

Yellow Tapestry Price: $595 12 x 16 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed Elka Nowicka Inquire about this work 12 x 16 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed

Thorns and Roses

$1,900

Thorns and Roses Price: $1,900 24 x 36 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed Elka Nowicka Inquire about this work 24 x 36 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed

Antiquity in Gold

$900

Antiquity in Gold Price: $900 18 x 18 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed Elka Nowicka Inquire about this work 18 x 18 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed

North Island Princess 1928

$3,850

North Island Princess 1928 Price: $3,850 48 x 48 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed Elka Nowicka Inquire about this work 48 x 48 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed

Music For Cello

$495

Music For Cello Price: $495 12 x 12 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed Elka Nowicka Inquire about this work 12 x 12 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed

Playful Heart

$495

Playful Heart Price: $495 12 x 12 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed Elka Nowicka Inquire about this work 12 x 12 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed

Music For Piano

$495

Music For Piano Price: $495 12 x 12 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed Elka Nowicka Inquire about this work 12 x 12 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed

Antique Urn With Pears

$495

Antique Urn With Pears Price: $495 12 x 12 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed Elka Nowicka Inquire about this work 12 x 12 inches Artwork Location - Victoria, BC Mixed Media on canvas Unframed