Lynne Gaetz
(b. Calgary, Alberta | Lives and works in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada)

Lynne Gaetz is a Canadian visual artist whose eclectic mixed media paintings blend surrealism, symbolism, and intuitive storytelling. Based in Niagara-on-the-Lake, her expressive works reflect a rich life of global travel and artistic experimentation. Known for her distinctive figurative pieces—often featuring antlers, horns, and elongated hats—Gaetz merges human forms with mythic and mystical motifs to explore identity, imagination, and the unseen layers of the self.

Originally trained as an oil painter, Gaetz now incorporates gold and silver leaf, text, wood, stone, and collage into her canvases, resulting in richly layered surfaces that invite interpretation. She also produces whimsical landscapes and abstract compositions that continue her exploration of texture, symbolism, and poetic resonance.

Her work is deeply informed by her studies in art at institutions in Calgary, Quebec City, and Montreal, as well as her travels through culturally diverse countries such as Mexico, Turkey, India, Morocco, Kenya, and Chile. These experiences contribute to her bold colour palette and visual complexity.

Constantly evolving, Gaetz continues to expand her practice through workshops, artist exchanges, and fearless experimentation. She has exhibited in galleries across Alberta, Quebec, and Ontario, and her work is held in private collections throughout Canada.

Collectors are drawn to Gaetz’s work for its mystical quality, layered textures, and imaginative approach to form and symbolism. Whether figurative or abstract, her paintings offer emotionally rich, visually compelling experiences that reward contemplation.