PAINTING and GRAPHICS
L'Clerc was born in Lyon, France and now resides in Canada. In L'Clerc's work every object acquires meaning by the process of pictorial staging and presentation. Every image whether of vests, shoes, or hats suggests a particular iconography. The surfaces of the paintings are built up through multiple layers of oil paint so that the rich opaque textures of the objects seem to emerge from an illusion of transparency.
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Erza Pound & other tales
2006
Mixed media
16-1/4 x 24-1/2 inches framed
Born and residing in New York City, Levi has been focusing for a number of years on a series of drawings and lithographs. Perhaps the title of one of his works, "Still Life with Warhol and Vermeer" speaks for itself. Levi always portrays two famous images of women by two different famous artists in the same piece. The affect creates an interesting, yet stunning portrayal and comparison of two artist's styles. Levi's work has become a permanent part of many of our client's art collections.
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Still Life with Lichtenstein & Leonardo
1987
Lithograph, edition of 149
28 x 40 inches unframed
McGregor's paintings are constructed of numerous layers to create a textured yet controlled series of patterns. The surface contains holes and crevices where previous layers are revealed. Another key element to McGregor's pieces are the repetitive (seemingly chromosome or DNA-like) patterns. McGregor is a graduate from both the Ontario College of Art & Design and the Alberta College of Art & Design and has recently returned from an earned summer residency at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where her work was very well received. McGregor's work can be found in private and corporate collections in Canada, India and Italy.
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White Stripes
2007
Oil on Canvas
14 x 18 inches
Monaghan's paintings are the result of inspection and exploration of the natural world, executed through process-based methodologies. Monaghan examines forms, from unusual plant life to underwater organisms, drawing and painting these creatures into imaginary landscapes and worlds. Monaghan's objects and landscapes react to each other in unusual ways, resulting in worlds that are unexpected, impossible, and often peculiar, but nonetheless influenced by nature. Meghan Monaghan believes that understanding and exploring nature is extremely important, and in the words of David Suzuki, “Humanity is exalted not because we are so far above other living creatures but because knowing them well elevates the very concept of life.”
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Moss
2006
Mixed Media on Wood
48 x 36 inches
Noger was born in Enger, Gemany. This German Expressionist artist uses materials ranging from oils to wax, wood, burlap, and charcoal. Many of his 'paintings' have a sculptural quality that concerns the piece as a whole, rather than just a flat surface. Noger has had many solo shows throughout Europe and North America.
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Untitled (Head and Figures)
1995
Oil, acrylic, charcoal on paper
15-1/2 x 11-1/2 inches framed
Ringness born in Minnesota, is now a Professor of Art at the University of Saskatchewan. He draws on his memories of childhood experiences to create playful and dream-like images such as his old rural schoolhouse. Ringness has had numerous exhibitions throughout the United States and Canada and is in the collection of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinberg and the Kenderdine Gallery at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Please Ask for Help
2003
Mixed Media on Paper
24 x 36 inches unframed
Roblin’s background as a practicing architectural designer led him to start an extensive study of basic architectural elements: point, line, and plane. Clarity in its formal articulation is a primary concern to Roblin. The process of painting is building itself. The painted structures, the contrast of form and the luminosity of colour creates a very seductive illusion.
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Gravity & Grace 11/11/01
1995
Oil on paper
22-1/2 x 22-1/2 inches unframed
Ruminski takes inspiration from the simplest lines and forms in children's drawings; the pure intuition and the "scribbles" describing their world. Her sophisticated colours and textures mix with straight lines and flowing curves, forming paintings of beauty. Ruminski invites the viewer to find humour in serious statements, and a have sense of child's play with her work.
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Bird Cage II
2008
Mixed media on canvas
24 x 24 inches
