Meet the Team
Paul Elia
Mary Flynn
Mary Flynn
Paul Elia is a graduate of The Ontario College of Art and Design, where he began integrating Drawing and Painting with Digital Media. Paul has worked closely with Toronto filmmaker Judith Doyle and with modern, abstract painter Ben Woolfitt.
In 2007 Paul moved back to his hometown of Hamilton and began creating his large format cityscape
Paul Elia is a graduate of The Ontario College of Art and Design, where he began integrating Drawing and Painting with Digital Media. Paul has worked closely with Toronto filmmaker Judith Doyle and with modern, abstract painter Ben Woolfitt.
In 2007 Paul moved back to his hometown of Hamilton and began creating his large format cityscapes. The work has grabbed the hearts and imaginations of the Hamilton community. The success has followed alongside a cultural renaissance happening in the city.
In 2018 Paul took on an ambitious adaptive re-use project converting a large industrial building in Hamilton’s East End into an incredible new studio and gallery for his work and other local artists.
Mary Flynn
Mary Flynn
Mary Flynn
As the proud owner of Back Alley Gallery, Mary is dedicated to creating a space where art thrives and creativity knows no bounds. Her artistic journey is deeply rooted in the exploration of diverse mediums, particularly collage, encaustic, and acrylic. Each piece created is a testament to a passion for blending textures, colours, and mat
As the proud owner of Back Alley Gallery, Mary is dedicated to creating a space where art thrives and creativity knows no bounds. Her artistic journey is deeply rooted in the exploration of diverse mediums, particularly collage, encaustic, and acrylic. Each piece created is a testament to a passion for blending textures, colours, and materials in ways that evoke emotion and provoke thought.
At Back Alley Gallery, Mary strives to foster a community where artists of all backgrounds and mediums can come together to share their work and inspire one another.
Thank you for being a part of this journey. Together, let's celebrate the power of art to transform, uplift, and connect us all.