FUNHOUSE 2

My friend Nathan Carson did a residency at the Art Gallery of Hamilton last year. The theme of his residency was Black Carnival. Near the end of his term he curated a show entitled FUNHOUSE. He has artists from the Hamilton area submit art for the show. This year at Super crawl he revisited the Funhouse idea with a small scale installation CALLED FUNHOUSE 2. He asked me to be a part of it.

I ain’t Lion!

TOAF 62

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be a part of the 62nd Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, taking place at
Nathan Phillips Square July 7 – 9 and online at TOAF.ca from July 2 – 9, 2023! 🗓
Don’t forget to follow @torontooutdoorart and the hashtag #TOAF62 to explore this year’s
amazing Artists!

TOAF #TOAF62 #TorontoArtFair #SupportArtistsOnline #TorontoArt #CanadianArt

OnlineArtFair #TorontoOutdoorArtExhibition #NathanPhillipsSquare #TorontoOutdoorArtFair

JOY?!

July 8-21 2022 I had the pleasure of showing my body of work entitled Joy?! at the Paul Elia Gallery in Hamilton.

JOY?! 24×36 acrylic on panel

Using realistic imagery infused with absurdity, this series conveys a humorous look at life through the ailment of the psyche, demonstrating the connection between mental illness and the smiling face presented to the world. Joy?! is the parody of an outwardly happy appearance and the fragility of the self underneath.

https://professorchrishall.com/joy-2/

It’s been awhile.

I don’t manage my blog very well. I’m a little scattered between working, painting and other commitments. Here’s some recent work and some upcoming shows!!

MERRILY ENNUI GO! 16×20 acrylic on birch panel

I painted this live at the Masquerade fundraiser 2023 in Hamilton. It was auctioned live at the end of the night. Proceeds went to CMHA Hamilton.

Providence 12×12 acrylics on canvas

This one was painted as a commission for the talented Erin Wheatley.

I will also be at the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair at booth 326 July 7-9 come by and say hi!
Coming in July 2024 a solo show at Paul Elia Gallery in Hamilton. http:paulelia.ca

BEST INTENTIONS

I created this painting for the Masquerade Charity Gala. It will be auctioned at the dinner with proceeds going to CMHA Hamilton.

https://www.universe.com/events/masquerade-charity-gala-tickets-hamilton-F39D8R?ref=universe-discover&fbclid=PAAaZGxMzvvlxl9py99D7ODIRUiBHLICt8OcRQpXeNCxbd5wFsAYXp2-Eovns

Best Intentions 20×24 acrylic on panel

I’ve been calling!

I was commissioned to do this painting by my friend Raf for his friend Sara. She lost her brother and now she has a Blue Jay hanging around her house who’s always calling to her to for attention. Perhaps it’s more than just coincidence?

I’ve been calling! 11×14 acrylic on canvas