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JOHN

GERRARD
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​Artist // John Gerrard
Title // Persevering Down the Hill
Location // Bankers Hall - 315 8 Avenue SW (Second Floor)

Article // Kristy Archibald & Jenna Cavanagh

Q: Tell us a bit about yourself!
A: I am a born and raised Calgarian who is a visual artist. I went to ACAD to do a drawing degree and then worked as a commercial sign maker. I decided to go out on my own a couple years ago.

Q: Tell us about the work you usually do as an artist.
A: I try to create an energy with my work, and like to make things as complicated as possible while still being balanced.

Q: How would you describe your artistic “style”?

A: Interesting mark making. A celebration of the character of paint and abstract form.

Q: What is one of your most recent projects, or a project you’re most proud of working on?
A: I did 31 pieces for this past summer's Stampede Dream home. That pushed me to create work I wouldn't have otherwise, and I am thankful for that.

Q: What was the inspiration or story behind your window art/animation in the 2017 Northern Reflections Window Exhibition?
A: I wanted to do something fun and I always had a great time skiing when I was younger. Penguins are my favorite animal.

Q. How did the AR aspect of this exhibition influence how you created your window/ how you animated this window?
A: It was very challenging. It was hard to meet the AR requirements while staying true to my style.

Q: In your opinion, what makes Calgary a special place to be in the wintertime?
A: It is harsh and something to escape. The mountains are beautiful. There is something very special about hibernating in the studio during the winter months.

Q: What would you say to convince Calgarians to come downtown and interact with the Northern Reflections Window Exhibition?
A: Do it!

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Instagram: @jfgerrard

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
  • EVENTS
    • Northern Reflections 2019
    • Northern Reflections 2018
    • Northern Reflections 2017
    • Sundown Social
    • Changing Seasons
  • WORK
    • #BECUBED
    • PAINTED WINDOWS
    • DOUBLE-GLAZED
    • AUGLE
  • ARTISTS
    • NORTHERN REFLECTIONS 2019 >
      • ALYSSA KOSKI & SHAWNA KOSKI
      • McKENNA PRATHER & MICHAEL KOHLWEG
      • NASARIMBA & SAJE DAMEN
      • VANJA KRAGULIJ & MATEUSZ NAPIERALSKI
      • MARY HAASDYK & JARETT SITTER
      • MIKE HOOVES
    • NORTHERN REFLECTIONS 2018 >
      • BARBARA AMOS & MIKE HOOVES
      • CHRISTINA STEIN & SAJE DAMEN
      • CLAUDIA WEIGELSBERGER & MICHELLE KU
      • JACQUELINE HUSKISSON & AMANDA CHAN
      • MATEUSZ NAPIERALSKI
      • MICHELLE HOOGVELD & BRANDON HEARTY
      • MICHELLE WIEBE & MICHAEL KOHLWEG
      • MONICA ILA & JARETT SITTER
      • NICOLE WOLF & KYLE SIMMERS
      • PAULA TIMM & BRIAN BUNNY BATISTA
      • STEPHANIE FOWLER & ALYSSA KOSKI
      • STEPHANIE HOOGVELD & KAYLEE RAE
    • NORTHERN REFLECTIONS 2017 >
      • BRIAN BUNNY BATISTA
      • CHRISTINA STEIN
      • JARETT SITTER
      • Jennifer Jacoby
      • JOHN GERRARD
      • KRISTEN CARLETON
      • MATEUSZ NAPIERALSKI
      • MICHELLE KU
      • MICHELLE WEIBE
      • MIKE HOOVES
    • CHANGING SEASONS >
      • ALYSSA KOSKI
  • CONTACT