About

Theresa is an artist from Medicine Hat, Alberta. Theresa's studio represents the vibrancy and energy she is inspired to bring to all of her work, using the colour red as a feature for her depications of urban landscapes from various periods in Southern Alberta's history. When visitors enter Therea's studio they'll see streets, buildings and objects re-energized and re-imagined on canvas. Aspirig artists can also sign up for art classes - to release genius, or just for fun.

Theresa Eisenbarth – Artist Biography

Theresa Eisenbarth is an artist based in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Deeply connected to the prairie landscape, she is passionate about capturing the essence of small-town life and the stories embedded in familiar places. Her work revolves around three central themes: prairie landscapes, small towns and neighbourhoods. She loves painting these memories and stories where we all find mutual connections.  Remembering long summer roads, strong vertical telephone poles intersecting with the horizon and stretching into the distance of the call to come home, and small-town neighbourhoods with those often overlooked spaces—back alleys, front yards, and rural gardens.

Theresa studied Visual Communications and Fine Arts at Medicine Hat College before earning her B.F.A. from the University of Calgary. Over the past decade, she has continued to refine her craft, studying under renowned artists and pushing the boundaries of acrylic painting through rich layering and glazing techniques.

A defining element in her work is a key subtly embedded within each piece. This symbol represents unlocking stories, transitions, and liminal spaces—the in-between past and present moments, inside and outside, belonging and searching. The key is sometimes hidden within the textures of her paintings, tucked into buildings or trees, while other times it remains exposed, evoking a sense of vulnerability. It invites viewers to make a quiet discovery, deepening their connection to the piece.
Theresa’s ability to blend contemporary life with a deep sense of history and meaning gives her artwork a unique depth. She transforms prairie landscapes, family homes, and everyday scenes into vibrant narratives of place and memory. She seeks to provide a fresh perspective on the places we call home, reflecting personal histories and shared experiences.
Her work has been recognized in numerous exhibitions, and one of her large-scale paintings was recently acquired by the City of Medicine Hat Art Collection. She has been featured in several local publications and was the subject of the documentary Walking the Flats, produced by Bamboo Shoots and available on Telus TV.

Theresa continues to explore the evolving meaning of "home" through her art. She resides part-time in Saskatchewan while maintaining her studio in Medicine Hat.

See her artwork online at www.eisenbarth.ca