A gallery in Toronto, Canada, is gradually becoming home to a wide range of paintings by Hallie Andrews Ndorley, a Liberian refugee who immigrated to Canada in 2009. With over three decades of artistic practice, Ndorley is regarded as one of the pioneer African painters living and working in Ontario.
His recent work includes Africa, My People (oil on canvas), a powerful painting that explores themes of strength and unity. The piece reflects the diversity and richness of Africa—its many nations and tribes—each represented through distinctive features and cultural attributes that together form a multifaceted portrait of the continent.
Born in Liberia, Ndorley began his artistic education there and has since exhibited widely, both nationally and internationally. His work often blends abstract and figurative elements, creating visually compelling narratives rooted in identity, history, and resilience.
Hallie is a self-taught artist who began drawing at the age of seven and has trained and worked with numerous artists over the years. He has traveled extensively, participating in exhibitions around the world, and has received several awards for his contributions to the arts. In addition to his studio practice, he teaches at the Institute of Art and Design at New England College.
In 2025, Ndorley served as a juror for the Two Villages Art Society Summer Members Show, further cementing his role as a respected voice within the contemporary art community.
