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York Wilson Retrospective |
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Organized by the Sarnia Public Art Gallery We are proud to have initiated this long-deserved tribute to York Wilson.
Although a retrospective is important to an artist, its is even more important to his
public because it adds to the understanding and appreciation of his work. York Wilson has exhibited with the Royal Canadian Academy, the Canadian Group of Painters and the Ontario Society of Artists. But he never joined any movement, nor was he ever classified into any of the isms. His work is completely unique. Unlike many of his contemporaries, he has achieved considerable recognition abroad. For example, he was the first Canadian to receive the supreme compliment from the Government of France: an invitation to mount a one-man show in the Paris gallery of his choice. It is interesting to note that in the World Book Encyclopedia, York Wilson’s work is illustrated with that of Michelangelo and Thomas Hart Benton, all great and memorable muralists. We are indebted to the artist for his assistance and the patience in selecting and locating the works for display. We are also grateful to the individuals, galleries and institutions who loaned pictures for this exhibition. And we acknowledge with thanks the financial support of the Ontario Arts Council.
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