Deluge
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| Deluge is an exhibit of paintings on canvas and found glass which recalls the vibrancy and fluidity of water in motion. Are we looking down on the swirling confusion of the earth from above, or seeing the hidden realms below the surface? In either case, Burnham’s paintings call to mind water in its many forms and seasons. Justin Burnham sees his works as integral parts of daily life. Existing not only as ambiguous marks on canvas, wood or glass, they are also frequently integrated into everyday objects. Burnham’s works are expressions of the colour and texture of his paints, focusing on non-representational forms that result from the manipulation of his materials. His paintings reflect his engagement with the materials and method of his craft rather than with the issues and happenings of the world around him. The resulting images speak for themselves. The use of multiple thick layers works as a study of materials, emphasizing painterly qualities over subject matter. Justin Burnham is exhibiting his art work as the Art Gallery’s Annual Emerging Artist Exhibition for 2010. He is a practicing visual artist in Montreal. His works hang in numerous private collections, businesses, and public buildings. |
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