About Tamara Roshka
Tamara Roshka is a Canadian visual artist and cinematographer based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A graduate of the University of Manitoba's School of Art, her creative practice spans fine art and motion pictures, united by a fascination with light, atmosphere, and the emotional power of imagery.
Her paintings explore the relationship between nature, memory, and emotion, often drawing inspiration from the dramatic skies and expansive landscapes of the Canadian Prairies. Through striking contrasts, luminous colour, and atmospheric compositions, she captures fleeting moments of beauty and intensity, inviting viewers to experience the natural world through a more intimate and evocative lens.
An established artist whose work has been collected internationally, Roshka has presented multiple solo exhibitions and continues to develop an evolving body of work that reflects her distinctive visual perspective.
Alongside her fine art practice, Roshka works professionally as a cinematographer, bringing her artistic sensibilities to documentary, commercial, and narrative productions. She is an Associate Member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers (CSC). Her experience behind the camera informs her approach to painting, particularly through her use of composition, cinematic lighting, and visual storytelling.
Beyond her creative practice, Roshka is a dedicated advocate for diversity, equity, and greater representation within the film industry. Through teaching camera courses for women-identifying individuals and mentoring emerging filmmakers, she works to create opportunities for underrepresented voices and foster a more inclusive and accessible industry.
Whether working on canvas or through a lens, Roshka is guided by the same creative instinct: to transform light, atmosphere, and emotion into images that resonate long after the moment has passed.