George Boyer
George studied architecture at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute in Toronto. He then went on to study drawing and painting at the Ontario College of Art where he graduated in 1980. His recent work depicts the essence of the Canadian landscape, from urban scenes to the natural beauty of the north. Although his paintings don't often portray people, the suggestion of human presence gives them a surreal quality. There is something calming and peaceful in his view of the world around us. His work conveys the effect people have on the urban and rural environment, and in his landscapes the benefits of minimizing our impact on the natural world. He has great admiration for Canadian artists of the past and his work reflects this while remaining distinctly contemporary.
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Solo Exhibitions
- 2018 John A. Libby Fine Art, Toronto, November
- 2013 John A. Libby Fine Art, Toronto, November
- 2011 Aurora Cultural Centre, Aurora, September - October
- 2010 John A. Libby Fine Art, Toronto, November
- 2008 John A. Libby Fine Art, Toronto, November
- 2004 Art Space 2, Newmarket, Ont., May
- 2003 Left Side Gallery, Flesherton, Ont., July
- 2002 John A. Libby Fine Art, Toronto, November
- 1998 Libby's of Toronto Art Gallery, November
- 1994 Libby's of Toronto Art Gallery, November
- 1992 Elgin Theatre, Toronto, April - May
- 1987 Kaspar Gallery, Toronto, May
- 1986 Shayne Gallery, Montreal, April
- 1985 Kaspar Gallery, Toronto, May - June
- 1983 Kaspar Gallery, Toronto, June
- 1982 Beckett Gallery, Hamilton, May - June
Select Group Exhibitions
- 2016 The Artist's Project, Feb. 18 - 21
- 2015 The Artist's Project, Feb. 19 - 22
- 2014 The Artist's Project, Feb. 20 - 23
- 2013 The Artist's Project, Mar. 4 - 6
- 2010 Aurora Cultural Centre " Distinctly Canadian" Sept. 9 - Oct. 30
- 2010 Gallery Stratford "Being in Time" April 11 - June 6
- 2010 Orillia Museum of Art and History, June 5 - Aug. 28
- 2008 John A. Libby Fine Art, "30th Anniversary Show" Oct.
- 1991 John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto, June
- 1990 Barber Gallery, Guelph, O.S.A. 117th Juried Exhibition
Collections
- Canada Packers
- Hallmark Cards
- Sharon Foods Ltd.
- Creson Corp.
- City of Toronto Archives
- Via Rail Inc.
- Town of Newmarket
- Dupont Canada
- Sandor Foods Ltd.
- Peat Marwick Thorne
- Abbott Laboratories Ltd.
- Newmarket Public Library
Awards
- Second prize National Fine Art Competition, Via Rail Canada Inc., Diptych for LRC coach car
- Juror's choice award Marine Museum, Toronto
- Best in show award Colborne Lodge, Toronto
- First juror's choice Marine Museum, Toronto
- Best painting award of merit Ontario Society of Artists
- Toronto archives award City of Toronto
- First Juror's Choice Newmarket Heritage Art Show