Angelina Bontempo (b. Hamilton, Ontario) is a contemporary abstract artist whose emotionally resonant paintings offer collectors a powerful blend of vulnerability, movement, and visual intrigue. Working primarily in acrylic on canvas, Bontempo’s large-scale compositions are rooted in the Automatism tradition—spontaneous, intuitive, and deeply personal. Each piece is an immersive expression of texture, colour, and emotional energy, shaped by a process that often feels, in her words, “like I’m just along for the ride.”

A self-taught artist, Bontempo began painting over a decade ago as a therapeutic outlet following personal loss and health challenges. What started as a form of healing quickly evolved into a compelling full-time practice. Her work now stands out for its dynamic contrasts—light and dark, stillness and motion, control and surrender—reflecting a rich emotional landscape that invites sustained contemplation.

Collectors are drawn to Bontempo’s confident use of colour (particularly her signature blues), layered textures, and raw gestural forms. She builds depth using palette knives, catalyst painting wedges, and mixed media, creating surfaces that seem to breathe with emotional life. Each painting serves as a visual diary of a moment or mood, offering viewers an open-ended space to engage with their own interpretations.

Bontempo has exhibited at leading venues including the John Mann Gallery in St. Catharines, the Art Gallery of Burlington, and Objects to Desire in Grimsby. With aspirations to expand her international profile—particularly in Paris—her career is on an exciting upward trajectory.

For collectors seeking art that combines visual sophistication with heartfelt authenticity, Bontempo’s work offers an arresting, emotional experience—each canvas a story in motion.