About Grace Marquez
Hello, ocean dreamers! I'm Grace, an acrylic painter deeply inspired by the underwater world.
My art career "officially" began with a Fine Arts degree from Queen’s University, but it blossomed into something more meaningful when I became a technical diver, cave diver, and scuba instructor.
Diving opened up a whole new world for me, filled with mesmerizing colours, the duality of water’s calm and energy, and the incredible scenes I’ve witnessed beneath the surface. These experiences brought my art into focus, inspiring me to express the magic of coral reefs, shipwrecks, and mysterious caves in my paintings.
I’m fascinated by how the underwater world transforms everything we think we know. Beneath the surface, familiar landscapes become something entirely new, shaped by nature in unexpected ways. Through my art, I explore these transformations—inviting you to see the world from a different perspective, where the ordinary turns into something extraordinary.
But my work isn’t just about capturing what lies beneath the water; it’s also about the sense of wonder and excitement that comes with exploring the unknown. These paintings invite you to embrace your own adventures. Whether you’re a diver or not, this art is for anyone curious about these incredible places and open to discovering more.
When I’m not painting or exploring underwater, you’ll probably find me hanging out with my dog Joey, travelling, or watching a good sci-fi movie. My work has been exhibited internationally and can be found in private collections across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and France.
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Press/Media:
- The Journey of Oceanic 31 by The Shark Trust, December 2, 2024
- My Niagara Online, Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre Presents “Immersion” by Grace Marquez, August 13, 2024
- Asia Pacific Boating Magazine, Final Inspiration, Soaring Squadron words by Grace Marquez edited by Nick Walton - Autumn, 2024
- Revista Aqua/ Aqua Magazine, Portfolio, Grace Marquez Artwork interview by Mar Cuetos - Issue 69 July, 2024
- Artsy Shark Magazine, Featured Artist Grace Marquez by Grace Marquez - March, 2024
- X-Ray Magazine, Grace Marquez Interview and Portfolio by G. Symes - September 1, 2023
- Diver Magazine, The Great Lakes Watershed by Jill Heinerth - Summer 2023 issue
- The Big Scuba Podcast - episode 77, Grace Marquez.. Fine Art underwater...Scubadoobadoo interview by Ian Last and Gemma Fleming - June 21, 2021
- Canadian Scuba News, Introducing Grace Marquez Studio by Kathy Dowsett - February 8, 2022
- Diver Magazine, Waterlust by Robert Osborne - Spring 2020 issue
- Quest Magazine, Cave Diving in the Dominican Republic: Sun, Sand and a Mixed Bag of Caves by Grace Marquez - Volume 16, number 3
Shows:
March 5 - 8, 2020.