Natalie Bruvels is a multidisciplinary artist working primarily in paint. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master of Fine Arts, and a Master in Cultural Theory, and is currently persuing a PhD in Feminist Studies at the University of Ottawa. Her artistic research explores relational identity including representations of maternal figures and single motherhood in art through a matricentric, feminist lens. Her work can be found in the City of Ottawa art collection as well as many private collections. Natalie lives in Ottawa with her son.