1. Toronto’s CN Tower got an admirable facelift this summer, causing many residents to actually see the tower in years.
The CN Tower. Image: Vince Talotta/Toronto Star
Which reminds us of….
Andy Warhol, A Set of Six Self-Portraits, 1967. image: sfmoma.org
2. Will Kim Dorland win the RBC Painting Competition this year?
After being shortlisted in 2006, he has again made the list this year.
VoCA thinks his work is getting better every year.
The winner will be announced in September.
Kim Dorland, Green Blanket, 2007. Image: kimdorland.com
His surreal paintings are grounded in regional familiarity, small-town suburbia depicted using day-glo underpainting.
New work by the artist is on view at Skew Gallery, Calgary
from September 6 – 6 October.
Opening Reception: Tursday, Sept. 6, 6-9pm. The artist will be in attendance.
Kim Dorland, Crossing Elk, 2006. Image: kimdorland.com
Kim Dorland, Wolves of Chernobyl, 2006. Image: kimdorland.com
Kim Dorland is represented by Skew Gallery and also by Angell Gallery in Toronto.
Andrea Carson writes on contemporary art, architecture and design...