About Patricia Vega
Printmaker & Cyanotype Artist
Patricia Vega is an award-winning Argentine-Canadian visual artist, printmaker and cyanotype artist based in Mansfield, Ontario. Her practice explores cyanotype, printmaking and mixed media, inspired by nature, botanical forms, texture and the relationship between art and science.
Originally from Mendoza, Argentina, Patricia holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking from the National University of Cuyo. Her artistic practice has evolved from traditional printmaking into an exploration of cyanotype and experimental image-making across paper, textile and glass.
Her current body of work, Bohemian in Blue, explores the distinctive Prussian blue of the cyanotype process, transforming botanical forms and natural textures into contemporary artworks and functional art objects.
Artist Statement
For as long as I can remember, the thrill of creation has been my guiding force. I am continually captivated by the ways form, texture and process come together.
My artistic journey began with traditional printmaking, where I discovered a balance between freedom and control through processes such as woodcut, linocut, etching, drypoint and lithography. Although many of my ideas begin as abstract explorations, the world around me continually fuels my imagination. I find inspiration in the intricate textures of nature, organic forms, graphic elements and the quiet rhythms of everyday life.
More recently, my practice has expanded into cyanotype, an alternative photographic process where sunlight becomes an essential part of the image-making process. I am drawn to its distinctive Prussian blue and to the unpredictable interaction between light, botanical specimens and materials.
For me, cyanotype is a collaboration with the natural world. Each piece brings together intention and chance, allowing sunlight, materials and the environment to become part of the creative process.
Through my work, I continue to explore art as a universal language, one that can connect ideas, cultures and experiences. I seek to inspire others to embrace creativity as a means of self-expression and human connection.
My Artistic Practice
Patricia's work is rooted in an ongoing fascination with nature, transformation and the possibilities of printmaking.
Through cyanotype, she combines botanical materials, light and photographic chemistry to create images that capture the delicate structures and textures found in the natural world. Her practice extends beyond paper to include silk, fabric, glass and mixed media, allowing the cyanotype process to become both a printmaking technique and a means of experimentation.
Her work reflects a dialogue between art and science, process and chance, nature and human intervention.
Current Work
Bohemian in Blue
Bohemian in Blue is Patricia Vega's ongoing cyanotype collection, inspired by botanical forms, natural textures and the distinctive blue produced by the cyanotype process.
The collection includes original cyanotype prints and experimental works on paper, silk and glass, as well as artist-made objects and textiles.
Cyanotype Workshops
Patricia also teaches hands-on cyanotype workshops from her studio in Mansfield, Ontario.
Her workshops introduce participants to the cyanotype process through botanical experimentation, printmaking and creative exploration on paper and textile. Workshops range from introductory sessions to more advanced techniques, including botanical toning and experimental cyanotype processes.
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Image Matrix Printmakers Art Exhibition - VAM, Canada.
The 2nd Annual National Juried Exhibition of Visual Arts, Civic Centre Art Gallery, Etobicoke, Canada.
Mosaico Art Exhibition in Living Arts Centre Laidlaw Hall, Ontario.
The 25th Miniprint International of Cadaquez, Barcelona, The Wingfield Arts, and Music Festival Wingfield, England, and France.
28th Annual Juried Show of Fine Arts, Art Gallery of Mississauga, Canada.
BIMPE IV The Fourth Biennial International Miniature Print Exhibition, Vancouver, Canada.
Fine Print III Exhibition, Visual Arts Mississauga, Canada.
La Tulpa Art Exhibition, Living Arts Centre Laidlaw Hall, Canada.
View Points: Image Matrix 25, Whitney Gallery of the Peel Heritage Complex, Canada.
Eclectic Opportunity, Lorne Park Library, Canada.
6th Lessedra World Art Print Annual Mini Print, Bulgaria.
Press Gang 25 Exhibition, Gallery of Mississauga, Canada.
Image Matrix Printmakers Art Exhibition: 'Black and White', Emily Carr Gallery Visual Arts Mississauga Art Centre, Canada.
First International Exhibition of Contemporary Miniprint, Lauderhill Arts Center, USA.
The Not-So-Mini Print Exhibition and Exchange, Artist Proof Gallery, Calgary, Canada.
The 33er Miniprint International of Cadaquez, Barcelona.
12th World Art Print Annual, Bulgaria.
Visual Arts of Mississauga, Mississauga, Canada.
Art in the Park, Mississauga, Canada.
X Erotic Art Project, Mendoza, Argentina.
International Print Exchange, United Kingdom.
John B. Aird Gallery PRINT 2019, Toronto, Canada.
PRNT MAS 2019 Group Art Show and Holiday Sale, Barrie, Ontario.
The Ontario Miniature Print Exhibition (TOMPE2020), London, Ontario.
Be Contemporary Gallery, Innisfil, Ontario.
8th International Miniature Print Biennale Exhibition, Ottawa, Ontario.
Print Day, May 2021. Online Event.
10 International Contemporary Miniprint of Kazanlak at the Kazanlak Art Gallery. Bulgaria.
PRNT Miniprint Exchange 'Expedition'. Barrie. Canada.
International Triennial of Graphic Art Bitola. Macedonia.
World Cyanotype Day 2022 Gallery – “Enlighten” - Online.
Longevity – The Japanese Paper Place 40th Anniversary Exhibition, Toronto - 2022.
Anna Atkins Tribute Event – Online - alternativephotography.com - 2023
10 x 10 Creemore Art Exhibition, Creemore, On - 2023
Awagami International Miniature Print Exhibition, Japan - 2023
Headwaters Arts, 27th Annual Fall Festival Juried Art, Alton, On - 2023
Alternative Photographic Process Gallery - Online - 2024
Art On Main - South Simcoe Arts Council - 2024
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2007 — 1st Prize, Press Gang 25 Printmaking Exhibition, Gallery of Mississauga, Canada.
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- Dufferin Arts Council Newsletter– Artist Spotlight, Spring 2026.
- Our Routes Magazine - Edition 2, Summer 2025.
- Pure Inspiration #1 Composites Book - Alternative Photography, June, 2024.
- In The Hills Magazine - Issue March 2024 - Local Handmade Treasures.
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Argentina - April, 2022.
NODO Uspallata, Mendoza
My Artist-in-Residence at Nodo Uspallata, Mendoza Argentina in April 2022 was a wonderful and unique experience to explore the cyanotype technique. Nodo Uspallata is a place surrounded by majestic mountains where the sun always shines in a blue sky. There is no better place to experiment with cyanotype than in the high mountains of Uspallata, under the sun of Mendoza.
I was particularly interested in working and doing residency at Nodo Uspallata, Argentina where the natural world is found within a mountainous landscape. Several of my works feature interesting vegetation from the area I had access to. The result was an alliance between a variety of plants, the emulsion and the intense sun of the area. My experiments also included transparent items like glass, which created magical results.
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I’m currently volunteering with the South Simcoe Arts Council and the Orangeville Art Group.
Volunteering is an important part of my artistic journey. I believe that giving back to the community helps create stronger connections, supports local artists, and keeps creativity accessible to everyone.
