Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Colville

A major show of more than 100 paintings by Canadian artist Alex Colville just closed at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) and I am so glad I got there last week to see it even though the holiday crowds were out to see it too. Colville was one of Canada's most iconic artists who died at the age of 92 in 2013. There was a dark side to many of his works and in fact 4 of them were used in the movie "The Shining",  but he also loved animals and his wife who appears in many of his works and since they allowed photographs I will show you a couple of the light ones for the next 2 days.
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28 comments:

  1. Buttons ThoughtsJanuary 7, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    I have always admired his talent. B

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  2. EG CameraGirlJanuary 7, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    I should have gotten down to Toronto to see this!

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  3. SharonJanuary 7, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    I will look forward to seeing those. You made me think of the Magritte exhibit I saw in Chicago back in September when I was there. I love most of Magritte's work but I guess I didn't realize he had a bit of a dark side too.

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  4. William KendallJanuary 7, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    I've always enjoyed his work when I've seen it here. The National Gallery has some of his work.

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  5. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJanuary 7, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    I am looking forward to what more you have. Now I sit here thinking of an evil animal. The squirrels at our bird feeder come to mind.

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 7, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    Oh that was good that they let you take photos Pat, yipeee now we get to see them too!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    No doubt there are lots of interesting pieces to admire, I never knew some of his work appeared in The Shining!

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  8. RevrunnerJanuary 7, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    Cold never watch "The Shining".

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  9. TexWisGirlJanuary 7, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    cool! looking forward to seeing/learning more!

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  10. UnknownJanuary 7, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    Would love to see this!

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  11. VPJanuary 7, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    This would be really interesting to see...

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  12. GosiaJanuary 7, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    I believe it is going to be interesting. But I don't agree with the sentence in the picture..

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  13. LowellJanuary 7, 2015 at 2:09 PM

    I've not heard of Mr. Colville before so I am glad to get acquainted through your blog! Love this one, even though I think the quote is a bit of hyperbole! :) I'll look forward to your other pictures promised.

    FYI: Be sure to check Ocala about 5 pm today. Heh, heh.

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  14. s.cJanuary 7, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    Big contrasts here. Hope the artist is right in the underlying text.

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  15. Gemma WisemanJanuary 7, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    I like how the artist is a little wary with his comments. A less wary comment would apply to humans. A brilliant artist, though I have never seen his work as you have. What a great experience.

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  16. TomJanuary 7, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    I wish that I had gone. Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  17. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 7, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    I didn't know a thing about this artist and now I want to watch the Shining again . Yay Netflix! I like the quote and the picture and want to read more about this man.

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  18. Photo CacheJanuary 7, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    Very nice quote. I believe it.

    FRANKLY MY DEAR

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  19. MarleenJanuary 7, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    Looks very promising! Hope we can see his work here someday..

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  20. LoisJanuary 7, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    Beautiful and so true! I'm glad they allowed photos.

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  21. cieldequimperJanuary 7, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    I would love it!

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  22. StephanieJanuary 7, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    I am a big fan of his works!

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  23. RandyJanuary 7, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    Great quote.

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  24. JackJanuary 7, 2015 at 9:39 PM

    I don't know of him or his work. This first one has an interesting composition, with the very light child and very dark dog. I need to see more to understand him.

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  25. CloudiaJanuary 7, 2015 at 11:24 PM

    You show us cool stuff!



    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    <3

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  26. Laura. MJanuary 8, 2015 at 1:41 PM

    Good exposure.

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  27. Taken For GrantedJanuary 8, 2015 at 4:25 PM

    That is a great quote on this banner. Thanks for your post. Like Colville's work very much.

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  28. LindaJanuary 8, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    Sounds interesting. I am not familiar with Colville.

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