I'm excited to report that most of the paintings have been hung in preparation for the "13+" show being held at the Pavilion Gallery Museuem at Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg. 13+ is a collaborative show with my friend and mentor, Ludolf Grolle, and is the first ever abstract expressionist show to be held at the Pavilion Gallery Museum. Philip Heymans, the gallery curator, will be putting the finisihing touches on the show this weekend in preparation for the public opening on Tuesday September 21st. The show will run until the end of October, with a special "opening" evening to be held starting at 5:30PM on Thursday, September 30th. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to attend.
The Pavilion Gallery Museum is located in the centerpiece building within Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg's largest public park. It is open for public viewing from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Tuesday through Sunday. The 13+ exhibition is being held in the 2nd floor rotation gallery.
About Me
- Blake
- Blake McArthur is an abstract painter from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. His work, which has been described as being both organic and industrial at the same time, can be found in private collections across Canada, as well as in the United States. Working with acrylics on paper and canvas, Blake strives to create lush abstract paintings that allow the viewer to explore and discover on their own, without having the constraints of realism imposing a view of what they should be seeing. He considers his most successful pieces to be those that result in the greatest number of distinct interpretations. Although his style would be labelled as abstract expressionism, he does not attempt to create abstract representations of particular objects or concepts, but rather simply tries to express himself through colours , shapes and textures. Music is an important part of the creation process for Blake, and he allows himself to be carried away by the music he listens to as he paints, letting it, rather than conscious thought, guide his hands.
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