Thinking of Hundertwasser

Here is my most recent work:

Thinking of Hundertwasser

Mixed media on canvas

90cm x 60cm x 5 cm, 2024, $1100

AVAILABLE

 

Photography shoot at Harbord and Bathurst

 In order to apply for the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, I need to take either a booth shot or a shot of a collection of work. As I have difficulty lighting an indoor space to shoot artwork, I decided to paper this hoarding on the south side of Harbord. And voila, an instant art gallery. Thank you Alexi and Barbara for your help setting up and shooting this work.

Taking inspiration from planting trees

This piece takes inspiration from Jadav Payeng, also known as the "Forest Man" in Majuli, India. Since the late 1970s he has planted trees to create a forest that is twice the size of Central Park. I highly recommend the documentary Forest Man. It talks about his life and project in great detail.

Forest Man, mixed media on panel, 30cm x 30cm x 5cm, 2022, AVAILABLE

Newest piece called "Amarillo"

 I have reworked this piece many times. I think I have it finished. I started with a yellow plaster base which really warmed up this work.

Amarillo, mixed media on canvas, 40cm x 30cm x 5cm, 2022, AVAILABLE

Reworked piece entitled, 16 random numbers between 0 and 9

 

16 random numbers between 0 and 9, mixed media on canvas, 16" x 12" x 2", 2022, AVAILABLE through Canvas Gallery.

I recently reworked this piece by bringing out some of the geometric shapes in lower levels of the painting. Here is the earlier version. I think the piece is now stronger.

Kentucky Coffee Tree

Recently we had a Kentucky Coffee Tree planted out front. It is a beautiful tree. As I did this painting, the tree was on my mind. I love to watch how plants/trees grow over time.

Kentucky Coffee Tree, mixed media on canvas, 16" x 12", 2021. $440. SOLD through Canvas Gallery.

9 random numbers between 0 and 9

The following piece will also be featured at Gallery 1313, from October 23rd through Nov 3rd.

"9 random numbers between 0 and 9", mixed media on panel, 12" x 9", 2019. SOLD

3 small pieces at Propeller Art Gallery

I am pleased to announce that I will have 3 pieces on display at Propeller Art Gallery until July 28th (30 Abell Street, in the Queen and Gladstone neighbourhood).

Bayview and Eglinton, Mixed media on panel, 6" x 6" x 2", 2018-2019, SOLD

Copan, 1989 available through Canvas Gallery

This is my most recent painting that is currently available through Canvas Gallery.

Specs: Copan, 1989, Mixed media on panel, 8" x 8" x 2", 2016, $140, SOLD

About: The text laid down behind the graphic images is part of the wikipedia entry for the number 8, as this piece was created on an 8 x 8 panel. The glyphs or symbols laid down over top were done while reminiscing about a visit to the mayan ruins in Copan, Honduras in the summer of 1989. I was particularly intrigued by a hieroglyphic stairway there which seemed to be composed of rectangles within a rectangular staircase.

Pi to 79 decimal places

Here is a piece I have been working on over the summer. It is titled, Pi to 79 decimal places. I started laying down the numbers and when I got to 79, I felt the piece was finished. However, as with Pi, I could easily have kept on going.

Specs:
Pi to 79 decimal places
Mixed media on canvas
150 cm x 120 cm, 2016

SOLD

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Here are two new pieces that are available at Canvas Gallery.

A. Famous Artist Cityscape, acrylic and graphite on panel, 9.5" x 20", 2015, SOLD

B. Mandala Cityscape, acrylic and graphite on panel, 12" x 20", 2015, SOLD