121.9 x 91.4 cm
Please join us for More of the Alphabet and Other Unrelated Works, an exhibition and sale of paintings by Michael Corner. This show will feature the latest from his widely celebrated Alphabet Series, first introduced during his 2023 Artifice exhibition. In the series, Corner reimagines historical masterpieces as backdrops for his contemporary, thought-provoking dialogue with the past. Each piece is titled with a letter from the English alphabet, deliberately offering no direct explanation. Instead, viewers are encouraged to engage in a deeply personal experience, layering their own interpretations onto the work.
In addition to new entries from the Alphabet Series, the exhibition will showcase a range of Corner’s other paintings, reflecting his continual evolution in form and technique. This selection underscores his endless fascination with the complexities of humanity—its essence, behaviors, and interactions—creating a cohesive yet diverse exploration of the human condition.
JOIN US FOR AN OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, September 21st
1 - 4 PM
Michael Corner in Conversation with Paul Hardy at 2 PM
About Michael Corner:
I make images.
I do not know why I make them.
I do not know who they are for.
I do so compulsively.
To not make images is to put down a delicate thread I chanced to pick up,
if I put it down I fear I will be unable to pick it up again.
I am looking for that which exists in the space between words.
Michael moved from the prairies to Banff twenty-two years ago.
He started teaching himself topaint eight years ago. He lives with his cat Augustus and his dog Bertram, and the marvelous Julie.
About Paul Hardy:
Canadian born and Calgary based, Paul Hardy took his career from design school graduate to personal shopper to acclaimed designer. Paul Hardy began his design career in 2002 with an opening show at Toronto Fashion Week where his first collection saw a host of rave reviews. Over the past 20yrs, Hardy has showcased his collections in Los Angeles, New York, Milan, Paris, Shanghai, Beijing, In 2008, Paul expanded his business to include luxury interior design, which has been thriving over the past 5yrs. In addition to his brand, he has creatively consulted for various corporations and organizations, including ATB Financial and the Calgary Stampede. He has also worked on various collaborations with the National and Alberta Ballet Companies, Calgary Opera and the Glenbow Museum where he served as an artist in residence and now sits on their board of governors. Apart from refining his skills and growing his company, Paul devotes time to humanitarian causes like not in my city, and partners in a nonprofit initiative in Rwanda.
