Alan's next solo show will open Friday November 3rd, 2017 at Secord Gallery in Halifax Nova Scotia.
The opening reception will run from 7-9pm. The Show will run through November 24th.
I was commissioned to do "tree" for a private event in Halifax. Over the years this client has generously commissioned various artists to make a centerpiece for the event. This year was the 25 anniversary of their Christmas party. Canada was the theme for the night, my contribution depicted Canada from coast to coast to coast. 10 feet tall and 60 inches in diameter. I created the structure to be canoe like. Strips of spruce tacked to a form, I then stretched canvas over the shape.
l have painted this body of water several times. The most significant painting would be one of my father paddling this canoe. As times change and dad's legacy takes shape some things are passed on from the family to the public. This canoe is a Minto, made in Minden Ontario, it is now in the Canadian Canoe Museum. |