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Memories of Kenya
September 12 - 28 . 2019
In Memories of Kenya, affecting portraits are brought to life in a confluence of past and present while Hughes layers and relayers primer, charcoal and oils in a repeating cycle of discovery. The works themselves serve as embodiments of human memory, evoking the intangible and fractured nature of recall as well as the crystallized images that remain with us. The relationship between the spatial and temporal find themselves mixing as the subjects of the works are cast in reverent spotlight.
The origin of Memories of Kenya formed alongside photographer Raymond Vos and his work to uplift disadvantaged communities with The Kenya Initiative: From Street to School. Some of the works derive solely from Hughes' recollections of life in the country while others are reinterpretations of portraits taken by Vos. Hughes notes that a cathartic association exists with the figures and the "maps of history" that he chronicles in their faces.
DANIEL HUGHES School Days (2019) 32 x 48 inches, mixed media on canvas
Daniel Hughes (b. 1968) is one of Canada's leading figurative artists and lives in his birthplace of Kingston, Ontario. A student of neoclassical and realist approaches in Florence, Italy with the Ontario College of Art, he subsequently earned a Master of Fine Arts at the New York Academy of Art. He was awarded the Elizabeth Greenshields Award for Figurative Art on two occasions and has been a part of many solo and group exhibitions in North America and the United Kingdom, including a group show at the National Portrait Gallery in London, England. Hughes was shortlisted for the British Portrait Prize in 2012, the Canadian Portrait Prize in 2015, and the Kingston Portrait Prize on several occasions, receiving honourable mention in 2017.
DANIEL HUGHES Mary Wanjiru (2019) 50 x 30 inches, oil on canvas
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Still Travelling
October 5- 25 . 2019
A celebratory cross-section of works by the late and wondrous Rachel Berman form Still Travelling which takes place from October 5 - 25. The exhibition promises to offer insight into the sparkling and prescient mind of the revered artist through her pieces, some of which will be introduced for the first time. From studies on paper to larger works on canvas, the collection will highlight Berman's immense artistic insight and offer glimpses into her humorous and endearing temperament.
RACHEL BERMAN (1946-2014) Man in Black, Toronto (Summer 2010) 5 x 7 inches
In 2011, Berman said of her work, "it has been sort of a lifelong project -- an engagement in the story of civilization." More specifically, her works focus on "residual moments rather than in the main events -- the things in between..." Indeed, Berman's work draws attention to unexpected moments through a restrained and intrepid lens, with pieces commanding immediate consideration for their piercing depth and narrative implications.
Please stay tuned to Ingram Art News for further information regarding Berman's Still Travelling exhibition at the gallery from October 5 - 25.
Slipstream
November 2- 21 . 2019
Opening reception with the artist: Saturday, November 2 | 2pm to 4pm
From November 2 - 21 the gallery will showcase Jane Everett's Slipstream, a collection of magnificent new works that explore the artist's bold yet delicate style. This will mark Everett's first solo exhibition at Ingram Gallery, fresh off the heels of her public Understory exhibition at the Kelowna Art Gallery in Kelowna, B.C. Art lovers and collectors have expressed an increasing interest in this period of her career and we invite you to save the date for Everett's opening reception of Slipstream on Saturday, November 2 from 2pm to 4pm. Jane Everett will be travelling from Kelowna to attend the opening reception which will provide a great chance to meet the artist. Please stay tuned to Ingram Art News for further updates regarding this exhibition.
JANE EVERETT Slipstream III (2019) 30 x 48 inches, oil on canvas
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Travis Shilling's first public solo exhibition in the U.S., Tyrannosaurus Clan, takes place from October 18, 2019 until February 8, 2020 in Vermont at Burlington City Arts (BCA). "Tyrannosaurus Clan explores themes of the impact of industry on the natural world, extinction of both animal species and cultural identity, and the intersection of where the world of modern humanity meets the realm of animals and animal spirits." Travis Shilling will be in attendance for the opening reception of Tyrannosaurus Clan on Friday, October 25 from 5pm until 7pm at BCA.
Brian Burke: A Retrospective will be held at the Confederation Centre of the Arts, running from October 5, 2019 until January 5, 2020 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Curated by Pan Wendt, this public exhibition will offer an overview of Burke's artistic career and his recurring themes of alienation, existence, and the absurd. A member of the Royal Canadian Academy, Brian Burke (1952-2017) is one of Canada's most celebrated artists.
Harold Town, R.C.A. (1924-1990) has been given wonderful internet presence with the introduction of HaroldTown.com. Chronicling the breadth of his work, the website offers a refreshing look at the illustrious and sagacious Town.
STEVEN VOLPE, Artist and Level (2019) 26 x 20 inches, oil on canvas
Steven Volpe has been shortlisted for the Salt Spring Island National Art Prize. Volpe's exhilarating subject matter and acclaimed technical faculty seem never ending, as evidenced by his fresh delivery to the gallery of his newest oil titled Artist and Level (above).
Jessica Levman has been in studio creating a number of new pieces for her Guest House series. These works probe notions of constraint, freedom, and the fluidity of existence in Levman's unique style of elegance and fortitude.
A number of newly acquired historical works see a great deal of conversation on the walls at the gallery and through our selection of historical works online. Pieces by artists such as Emily Elliott (1867-1952), Bobs Cogill Haworth (1900-1988), and D. Mackay Houstoun (1916-2004) highlight the impressive history of art making in our country.
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We extend an invitation for you to join us at the gallery for discussions of all things art and to take part in Daniel Hughes'
Memories of Kenya from September 12 until 28. Please contact us for catalogues of available works, CVs, and further details regarding the artists we work with. The neighbourhood of Yorkville is humming with Fashion Week and the arrival of the Toronto International Film Festival and we look forward to seeing you at the gallery.
With bright wishes,
Tarah Aylward, Director
D. MACKAY HOUSTOUN, R.C.A. (1916-2004) Untitled, 20.5 x 30 inches, mixed media on paper
BRIAN BURKE, R.C.A. (1952-2017), Motif (1999) 48 x 60 inches, oil on canvas
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