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Deanna Gisborne is an artist from Orillia, Ontario, now living in Toronto, Ontario. She is a graduate of York University’s BFA program with a double major in visual art and psychology. During her time at York, Gisborne became a celebrated member of the visual art department by taking on administrative roles such as gallery monitor at the Art Gallery of York University, and community-oriented roles such as Program Director of the Visual Arts Student Association. She also earned accolades due to her success in studio and art history courses, such as the art history honorarium and, during her thesis course, the Willowdale Group of Artists Award- the highest award offered to the painting stream at York University. Gisborne has held numerous exhibitions, including a duo show with printmaker Ernesto Hidalgo and a solo show held on the Visual Arts and Art History online platform during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her high performance has garnered Gisborne the respect of many art professionals and colleagues.

Today Deanna creates paintings, and has also begun to make illustrations and game art in a variety of mediums.