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ARTIST STATEMENT

 

 

I have never felt compelled to copy nature.

I want to paint the essence of life and explore free expression to follow my intuitive instincts.

My inspirations are drawn from philosophy, life experiences and the environment around me.

 

 

 

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

 

  • 2021, Fashion Plates & Philosophical Thoughts, ASA Gallery, Calgary, AB
  • 2020, 'Philosophical Thought' Red Deer Arts Council, Red Deer AB
  • 2012, ‘Pulse of Istanbul’,  Kiwanis Gallery, Red Deer AB
  • 2009, ‘Four Seasons’ Kiwanis Gallery, Red Deer AB
  • 1999, ‘Animal Protest’, Misericordia Gallery, Edmonton AB
  • 1998, Animal Protest’, Ferntree Gallery, Cochrane AB
  • 1997, Animal Protest’, Court House Gallery, Red Deer AB
  • 1992, ‘LOVE’, Court House Gallery, Red Deer AB

 

 

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

 

  • 2021, GROUP9, Leighton Art Centre, Millarville, AB  
  • 2021, GROUP9, Okotoks Art Gallery, Okotoks, AB
  • 2020, The Big Leap, ASA Gallery, Calgary, AB
  • 2019, GROUP9, Collectors Gallery, Calgary, AB
  • 2018, GROUP9, University Gallery, Saskatoon, SK
  • 2017, GROUP9, Collectors Gallery, Calgary, AB
  • 2015-17, TREX Travelling Exhibition throughout Alberta
  • 2017, Jubilee Auditorium Gallery Edmonton & Calgary AB
  • 2016, Spruce Grove Art Gallery, Honorable Mention
  • 2016, ‘Out of the Cupboard’, Red Deer Arts Council
  • 2014, Artist’s Choice, Ruberto Ostberg Gallery, Calgary
  • 2014, Waterdale Gallery, Edmonton
  • 2013, Artpoint Gallery, Calgary
  • 2012, Leighton Centre, Alberta
  • 2011, Artist’s Choice, Alberta Society of Artists, Calgary
  • 2010, New Member Show, ASA, Calgary
  • 2007, Members Show, Red Deer Arts Council
  • 2007, Red Deer Arts Council, RDC Library Gallery
  • 2006, Erotic Art Show, Red Deer Arts Council
  • 2005, Festival of the Arts, Red Deer Arts Council
  • 2004, Festival of the Arts, Red Deer Arts Council
  • 2003, Festival of the Arts, Red Deer Arts Council
  • 2002, Alumni Show, Alberta University of the Arts
  • 2002, ‘WORKS’ Group Show Edmonton
  • 2001, Festival of the Arts, Red Deer Arts Council
  • 2001, Group Show Devonian Gardens, Calgary
  • 2001, Group Show Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary
  • 2000, ‘Animal Protest’, ARTWALK, Calgary
  • 2000, ‘Love’, Generations Gallery, Stony Plain, Alberta
  • 1999, ARTWALK, Calgary
  • 1996, ‘Postcard Exhibition’, Alberta University of the Arts
  • 1996, ‘Rural Alberta’, Triangle Gallery, Calgary
  • 1994, Stride Gallery, Calgary
  • 1994, O’Keefe Centre, Toronto
  • 1992, Triangle Gallery, Calgary
  • 1990, Art Auction & Show, Alberta University of the Arts

 

CORPORATE COLLECTIONS

 

  • 1997, ‘Animal Protest’, Alberta Foundation for the Arts
  • 1988, ‘Multi Sculpture’, Shell Oil Calgary
  • 1981, ‘Mytological Landscape’, CO-OP Fertilizer Plant, Calgary

 

PRIVATE COLLECTIONS

 

  • 2019 ‘Flying Elephant’ unknown buyer
  • 2018 ‘Flowers’ Nancy Matyas
  • 2016 ‘Saved Bird’ Nancy Matyas
  • 2016 ‘Moonlight Sonata’ unknown buyer
  • 2011 ‘The Family’ Linda Neilson, Calgary
  • 2011 ‘Summer’ Dr. Sutton, Calgary
  • 2010 ‘Four Seasons’ unknown buyer
  • 2009 ‘Community’ Mr M. Doyle
  • 2007 ‘Loving Couple’ Charles Knight, Calgary
  • 2002 ‘Little Sky’ Mr & Mrs Knight, Calgary
  • 2002 ‘First Love’ Mr & Mrs Lockwood, Calgary
  • 1999 ‘Red Drawing’ Unknown Buyer
  • 1993 ‘High Road’ Dr. Dyer, Calgary
  • 1992 ‘Shopping’ Mrs B. Gilmurrey, Calgary
  • 1991 ‘Lovers’ Ms B. Westerberg, Sweden
  • 1998 ‘The Cock’ Mr & Mrs Lieker, Germany
  • 1989 ‘Ethnic Sculpture’ Mr H. McFadyan, Calgary
  • 1989 ‘Yellow Square’ Ms Anna Jordon, Toronto
  • 1988 ‘Three Graces’ Mr Torquino, Toronto
  • 1987 ‘Dust-storm’. Ms J. Weaver, Calgary
  • 1987 ‘Nightscape’ Mr & Mrs Trigg, England
  • 1987 ‘Design’. Mr S. Mignosa, Vancouver
  • 1986 ‘Portrait Mrs B’. Ms Bailey, Toronto
  • 1978 ‘Sunflowers’ Mr Lieker, Germany
  • 1975 ‘Apple Blossoms’ Mr & Mrs Watson, Calgary
  • 1974 ‘Spring’ Ms E. Schilder, Winnipeg