Sharalee Regehr is an artist whose two-dimensional works incorporate techniques, materials and technologies from a wide range of disciplines. An understanding and manipulation of surface systems is an important part of her research. More specifically she is interested in the interrelationship between surface texture, visual texture and text and how they affect the viewer. Examining our changing perceptions of cultural ideas as perceived in an ever-changing contemporary context is a central feature of her research.

She is best known for her allegorical series on women’s stories, which uses modern images, juxtaposed with colours and text reminiscent of medieval manuscripts and tapestries. Her work addresses current issues and challenges accepted ideas in a way that is fluid and conversational. The intriguing layers become ever challenging for the viewer.

While completing her studies at the University of Regina, Regehr was taught and mentored by Ted Godwin and other members of the Regina Five. The Regina Five were a group of artists of international acclaim, who were directly impacted by Clement Greenberg and Barnett Newman at Emma Lake. With the passing of Ted Godwin, Regehr was inspired to revisit her exploration of abstract expressionism. This is in sharp contrast to the detailed and painstaking watercolors that are being developed concurrently.

Regehr’s education and experience are varied and diverse. She has been a professional touring musician, interior designer and teacher. Most recently, Regehr was professor of art at Trinity Western University for ten years.

Regehr has shown her work in Saskatchewan and BC, Washington, DC and she has been invited to present her “Women of Substance” series at Tisch School of the in Arts, NYU as well as UBC and TWU.

She continues to work and play in her studio in Abbotsford, BC.