My Solo at Cube Gallery is Open

My solo exhibition at Cube Gallery (1285 Wellington Street West, Ottawa, Canada) officially opened today!  The vernissage is this Thursday (September 19th) from  6 to 9 pm.  I'm on my way up to Ottawa right now for the show!  I hope to see you Thursday!  Here are a few more images of pieces that will be included in the exhibition.

"Narrative in Black and White," charcoal on paper, 60"x 78"

"Glowing Jellyfish," oil on linen, 16"x 20"

"Self-Portrait with Batman," oil on canvas, 48"x 36"

Painting at Get Fresh

A couple weeks ago I joined my pals - fellow artists and visionaries, Chris Wise, Shapri and Sam Del Pilar in the park for a fitness day, 'Get Fresh,' that brought together a wonderful community of people focused on healthy living and enjoying life.  I brought along my painting box and to my surprise felt  comfortable setting up right there in the middle of the basketball court.  I was inspired by the collective of amazing people and was drawn to a line of people intently focussed on a basketball game.  Pretty soon a few totally amazing kids came along and wanted to paint with me and I was swooped into having the best time ever painting with these kids.  Here is the completed painting as well as a few photos from that day.

"Soul Possy,: oil on linen, 6"x 12," 2013

Solo Show at Cube Gallery Opening Sept 19th

My solo show opens this month at Cube Gallery in Ottawa!  It runs from September 17th to October 13th with a vernissage on Thursday, September 19th from 6 to 9pm.  I'll be flying in from New York to be in attendance, so I hope to see you there!

Here's a brief write-up about the show:

"Kristy Gordon is an internationally-recognized Canadian artist. At the age of 33, she has received numerous awards and recognition for her work. Her oil paintings can be found in collections and galleries around the world.

In 2013 she successfully finished her Masters in Fine Art at the New York Academy of Art. Kristy Gordon’s work is a frank and intimate reflection of her curiosity about other people,  transformations and self-discovery. Her oeuvre ranges from portraits and self-portraits to experimental paintings that demonstrate a surprising maturity and skill for such a young artist.

In her new show here at Cube, Kristy introduces the Canadian public to examples of work done during her recent studies in New York City. "Explosion" and "JellyFish" are two works that best describe her recent growth: explosive, amplified, narrative and monumental; but still very personal, intimate and sensitive."

"Jellyfish," 48"x 60," oil on canvas, 2013

For more images of paintings included in the show and for more information CLICK HERE.

"Descension," 24"x 20," oil on linen, 2013

Dacia Universal Art Project in Germany

The Dacia Universal Art Project opened in Germany today!  Check out THIS VIDEO to see images of some of the paintings included in the show as well as an interview (in German) about the exhibition! I wish I could understand what they are saying.  I almost think I heard them say my name but I could be wrong. I'm excited that my painting ended up in the video thumbnail though (it's the one in the center, of the person falling in water and is entitled "The Descent."

Canada Summer Games Mural Unveiling

Here is an invitation to the official unveiling of the mural I participated in painting for the National Mural Mosaic project for the 2013 Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke, Quebec.  If you're in the area I hope you can attend and take lots of photos!  I can't wait to see the final assembled mural!

Portraits of Bluesfest

I will have a painting included in the fifth annual "Portraits of Bluesfest" auction which will take place in Ottawa on August 29th.  I was one of 18 artists invited to participate and I am honoured to be in the company of some of the National Capital's most respected artists for this fundraiser.  Below is an image of my painting.  Portraits of Bluesfest was founded and is curated by Peter Simpson, the Ottawa Citizen’s arts editor at large (ottawacitizen.com/bigbeat). Co-organizer is Patrick Gordon. Sponsors include The Ottawa Citizen, RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest and Patrick Gordon Framing Studio. Check out THE ARTICLE in the Ottawa Citizen that features my painting and covers the event!

For more information email Peter Simpson at psimpson@ottawacitizen.com.

"Bluesfest," oil on canvas, 9"x12," 2013

Dacia Universal Art Project

I'm thrilled to announce that my painting "The Descent" will be included in Dacia Gallery and The European House of Arts Dacia Universal Art Project. This exhibition will travel through France, Germany and Romania this summer.  It will debut in Mazières-de-Touraine, France from July 26-28, 2013, then travel to the gothic city of Erfurt, Germany for an exhibition August 9-10 and conclude in the medieval city of Sibiu, the heart of Transilvania, in Romania August 23-25.  I'm honored to be included in this group exhibition of American and International artists and hope anyone in France, Germany or Romania can attend the exhibitions!

"The Descent," oil on linen, 16"x16"

Mazières-de-Touraine, France, July 26-28

The Bildergalerie at Palmenhaus in Efhurt, Germany, Aug 9-10

Galleria Habitus in Sibiu, Romania