74/150: Frank Gehry’s Sculptural Works You may think you know all about Frank Gehry (1929-2025), one of the world's most celebrated architects. He was a Canadian whose works in this country are instantly recognizable (think Art Gallery of Ontario or Toronto's Forma), and whose buildings elsewhere…

Exhibition: Chim’s Children of Europe After WWII In the aftermath of World War II, famed photojournalist (and co-founder of the Magnum Photos agency) David “Chim” Seymour was commissioned by UNESCO to document the living conditions of children across a devastated Europe. The resulting images…

73/150: John Kasyn’s Historic Working Class Toronto At the Break of Dawn (Sackville Street, Toronto), undated, Oil on wood panel, 32 x 30 in John Kasyn (1926-2008) was best known for images of old Toronto… https://canadianartjunkie.com/2026/02/17/72-150-john-kasyns-historic-working-class-toronto/

Gina Jacklin’s science based sculptures Gina Jacklin's detailed sculptural work captures the intricate beauty of the botanical world through a scientific lens. Pine Needle Squash Root Her wall sculptures unveil the… https://canadianartjunkie.com/2026/02/14/gina-jacklins-science-based-sculptures/

Jose F Jimenez – Connecting to the Natural World The texture and colours of Jose F Jimenez's tree works are endlessly absorbing. The Toronto-based artist was born in Venezuela and grew up surrounded by the… https://canadianartjunkie.com/2026/02/12/jose-f-jimenez-connecting-to-the-natural-world/

72/150: Tim Okamura’s Cultural Iconography Canadian artist Tim Okamura investigates identity, the urban environment and cultural iconography through a unique method of painting – one that combines an essentially ‘realist’ approach to the figure with collage, spray paint and mixed media. Tim…

Dina Torrans’ mythical multimedia Multimedia artist Dina Torrans creates in sculpture, painting and photography - using bronze, clay, gypsum, metal, marble, minerals, cement, wood, found objects, colour and sound. Heirloom V-… https://canadianartjunkie.com/2026/02/07/dina-torrans-multimedia/

Staging Celia Franca: The Image Centre The name Celia Franca (1921–2007) is forever associated with the National Ballet of Canada, as its co-founder, its revered artistic director, a choreographer and sometime dancer adored by audiences. "Franca and her signature look—thin drawn on eyebrows, pale…

What is hidden on the back of this 15th century painting by master artist Albrecht Dürer? https://canadianartjunkie.com/2026/02/03/painting-the-apocalypse-in-1496/

71/150: Ranbir Sidhu – Futuristic sculpture in metal & gold The futuristic vision of this celebrated Toronto artist is on exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ontario in a dramatic display of cutting-edge engineering. The exhibition features monumental sculptures and incorporates sound and light.…

Field Notes Exhibition in Victoria BC Artists Shawn O’Keefe and Collin Elder showcase their individual styles and unique voices when depicting the Canadian landscape in this collection of new paintings on exhibition in Victoria, B.C. Above, Collin Elder, Songhees Bluff, Oil on Linen, 24 × 36" /…

Florent Stosskopf: Joie de Vivre Florent Stosskopf is a self-taught painter based in Brittany, France, who takes a contemporary perspective on traditional and historical art themes. Madonna, 2025, Oil, acrylic and ink on canvas, 55 ⅛ x 47 ¼ inches, 140 x 120 cm Through the use of bright colours…

These Ceramic Sculptures are Beautiful, Chaotic and Wild Jody Greenman-Barber's works push the boundaries of ceramic materials and forms, offering new ways of thinking about contemporary ceramics.… https://canadianartjunkie.com/2026/01/24/these-ceramic-sculptures-are-beautiful-chaotic-and-wild/

Jennifer Murphy – Grains of Sand Toronto artist Jennifer Murphy works in collage, assemblage, and sculpture using upcycled and reclaimed materials. These works are from her exhibition, Grains of Sand, at Clint Roenisch… https://canadianartjunkie.com/2026/01/22/jennifer-murphy-grains-of-sand/

Canada-Mexico Mural: Fit for the times Mexican street artist Diego Santamaría (HIDROCK) created this mural to celebrate the creative spirit of Mexico and Canada, an especially appropriate representation at a time when both countries are tightening ties to reduce reliance on the United States. But…

Paper Sculptures at Seden’s Workshop Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist Seden Lai specializes in using paper as a primary medium for her sculptural and functional works. At her design studio, Seden's Workshop, her… https://canadianartjunkie.com/2026/01/17/paper-sculptures-at-sedens-workshop/

Fun Friday – Sole Mates Since we're slammed by winter in a country surrounded by rising international tension, it's time for a bit of fun. These socks from Kingston-area artist Lisa Leskien radiate joy, warmth and patriotism. Red and White on the Right and Left, 16 x 16 oil on canvas (source)…

Robin Fox’s cinematic style Hamilton area photographer Robin Claire Fox is definitely a talent to watch, if you're not already following her. It doesn't matter whether you're examining her B&W or Colour works, she has an… https://canadianartjunkie.com/2026/01/15/robin-foxs-cinematic-style/

Gretchen Jeens is Shifting Her Approach Gretchen Jeen's Small Talk is upcoming in Shift, a Women’s Art Association of Canada exhibition exploring change, transformation, and the possibilities that accompany new beginnings. (Above: Small Talk, oil on canvas, 36” x 40”). Jeens work has always…

Ceramic and Oil: Stephanie Temma Hier’s Unique Art Fusion Canadian artist Stephanie Temma Hier fuses ceramic sculpture and oil painting to create works that have seized international attention from Taipei to New York. Blue Morning Glory, Oil on linen with glazed stoneware sculpture, 23 x 23 x 3…

70/150: Edward Mitchell Bannister on exhibition in Hidden Blackness HALIFAX - This is the first exhibition of Edward Mitchell Bannister’s work presented in Canada — 124 years after the artist’s death. Born in Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, Bannister was an accomplished, 19th Century African…

The Classic Recipe of Lost Identity: Margarita Fainshtein An exhibition of works by Margarita Fainshtein features reproductions (in various forms) of identification documents collected from her multi-generational family from around the world. The Fabric Maze, 2017-2020, screen printing and heat…

Martha Sturdy’s sculptures meld strength & serenity The works of British Columbia artist Martha Sturdy encompass walls, resin, brass, steel, reclaimed wood, and wearable sculptures. All her work reflects her focus on a harmonious balance with the environment. Above: ´Balanced Unbalanced’…

Alex Colville: ‘Labours of the Months for a New Year’ The New Year is a perfect time to survey this celebrated series by Canadian artist Alex Colville. Colville's "Book of Hours: Labours of the Months for a New Year" is a group of 12 small paintings depicting significant personal moments from his…

Chloe Chlumecky, an artist to watch All over Canada right now, a few days after Christmas and a couple before New Year's, people are settling into comfortable places (like this room) for a brief respite from the cold, dark, busy winter. (Above: 6:01 p.m., Oil on canvas, 60 x 48 in.) Foggy Morning…

British Columbia’s Sculpture Walk Castelgar B.C. describes itself as the sculpture capital of Canada, with the community's annual Sculpture Walk a growing tourist attraction. Take a stroll through some of the creative public entries. Untamed, by Lisa Huth, Castlegar, B.C. is forged and fabricated…

William Kurelek’s Northern Nativity Revered Canadian artist William Kurelek created a moving book based on the dreams of a boy who imagines that the Nativity takes place in our North. Watch this beautiful video of some of the images from the book. The Family's Travels are in the Snow In the dream,…

A Child’s Christmas in Wales – Dylan Thomas This rich, touching story is part of many family Christmas traditions (including my own). Here it is read by the author, Dylan Thomas. The story is the Christmas memories of a man who is recalling scenes from his childhood for a young boy - a boy who…

Adrien Hébert’s Christmas Windows Painter Adrien Hébert (1890-1967) was renowned for his modernist style and unique vision, capturing the distinctive energy of urban spaces. His compositions celebrated the bustling atmosphere of Montreal amid the rapid modernization of the Twentieth Century. "His…

The Art of Snow Sculpting You may be tempted to dismiss sculpting in the snow as something kids do in the backyard. In fact, Snow Sculpting is widely considered a legitimate art. From the World Snow Celebration in Stillwater, Minnesota The Minneapolis Institute of Art, for example, has scheduled a…

Chandler O’Leary’s Christmas Illustrations This illustrated history of a Christmas tree is a great example of the late Chandler O'Leary's style. The illustrator and author was well known for her Drawn the Road Again blog and her astute observations. From Drawn the Road Again, click here for larger…

Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year There's no question Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas of Germany is poised for continuing accolades as a nature photographer. He's the Grand Wnner in the 15 to 17 year category of the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year with his entry Life under Dead Wood. Editor…

Nathalie Parenteau: “A Little Bit North of Bethlehem” Yukon artist Nathalie Parenteau pulls from the artistic tradition of her French-Canadian origins and from Indigenous culture in her popular paintings… https://canadianartjunkie.com/2025/12/16/nathalie-parenteau-a-little-bit-north-of-bethlehem/

The Art of Skating It would be difficult to find a Canadian adult who hasn't at least tried skating, let alone played hockey, done figure skating or put on blades to glide through a forest on a groomed skating trail. Skating Carnival,… https://canadianartjunkie.com/2025/12/15/the-art-of-skating/

Exploring Khan Lee’s Innovative Art Installations Khan Lee is a conceptually driven artist working at the intersection of science, culture, and art. Blue, 2017, Shirts, string, sealer, inflatable fan,… https://canadianartjunkie.com/2025/12/13/exploring-khan-lees-innovative-art-installations/

William Kurelek’s Celebrated Winter Scenes Canadian artist William Kurelek's winter scenes are revered and (mostly) realistic representations of winters in this country. Above: After the Blizzard in Manitoba,… https://canadianartjunkie.com/2025/12/11/william-kureleks-celebrated-winter-scenes/

José Luis Ceña’s Masks & Memory José Luis Ceña, on exhibition this fall in Toronto, is a prominent Spanish artist whose work explores memory, experience, and the passage of time. Above: I Always Wanted to be a Leopard, 2025, Oil on linen, 24 x 24 “/ 60 x 60 cm The Little Esopo, 2025, Oil on linen,…

The Fragile Elegance of Julie Savard’s Sculptural Art Julie Savard Savard draws her inspiration from the complex textures that can be found in certain morphologies* of living beings Fascinated since childhood by the natural sciences and biology, her work combines the solidity of metal with the…

Montreal artist Russell Banx explores male adolescence in graphite on gesso https://canadianartjunkie.com/2025/12/04/russell-banx-figuration-in-graphite/

Sylvie Lajoie’s Thread Paintings Quebec artist Sylvie Lajoie melds thread drawing and acrylic paint for her unique works. (Below: Main Street Gossip, 20 x 16") Her studies in fashion design, followed by visual arts, led her… https://canadianartjunkie.com/2025/12/02/sylvie-lajoies-thread-paintings/

Sculptures that Soothe and Inspire It's the busy Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. and a stressful winter storm weekend for many parts of Canada. So for this week's Sculpture Saturday, take a deep breath and a soothing… https://canadianartjunkie.com/2025/11/29/sculptures-that-soothe-and-inspire/

This wonderful video explaining a key painting by Portuguese-British artist Paula Rego (1935-2022) is worth a watch, if only for the fascinating detail about her artistic process and her poignant personal… https://canadianartjunkie.com/2025/11/27/paula-regos-inspiration-edvard-munch-and-beyond/

Exploring the Synthetica Series by George Byrne Photographer George Byrne is an internationally recognized artist who creates large-scale photos that depict architectural surfaces and landscapes as painterly… https://canadianartjunkie.com/2025/11/25/exploring-the-synthetica-series-by-george-byrne/

Lazy Susan: Douglas Coupland’s Sculptural Innovations Cocktail jiggers, porcupine quills, Playskool building blocks, ceramic sausages, calabash pipes, and a bottle of poison appear in Douglas Coupland’s… https://canadianartjunkie.com/2025/11/22/lazy-susan-douglas-couplands-sculptural-innovations/

War & Peace & Smoky the Cow Horse Métis artist Jean Paul Langlois is in Vancouver with a solo exhibition that explores the juxtaposition of his Métis and Scottish settler heritages through vibrant pop culture motifs. A Bison… https://canadianartjunkie.com/2025/11/20/war-peace-smoky-the-cow-horse/

Historic Canadian Art Auction at Heffel Heffel Fine Art marks 30 years of live auctions with a milestone sale celebrating the best in Canadian and international art - including a rare painting by Sir Winston… https://canadianartjunkie.com/2025/11/18/historic-canadian-art-auction-at-heffel/

Marlene Kawalez – Grief, Comfort & Solitude Marlene Kawalez is a Canadian artist known for her work in clay, wood, and glass. She created "Twilight" (above and below) during a period of personal loss and sadness, to… https://canadianartjunkie.com/2025/11/15/marlene-kawalez-grief-comfort-solitude/

Kelly Eldridge Boesch’s Dreamworld Experiment These art and music videos are the product of Kelly Eldridge Boesch's AI dreamworld, an experiment in magical storytelling. "a portal into the surreal, the… https://canadianartjunkie.com/2025/11/13/kelly-eldridge-boeschs-dreamworld-experiment/

Remembrance Day – Today Each Remembrance Day, it's important to revere the sacrifices made on our behalf through the wars Canadians have fought and died in. This series of posts is from the Art Junkie archives.

Back in November Finger presses the pause button on wooden cubes. Canadian Art Junkie is on a break. In the meantime, enjoy browsing the popular posts or use the categories list to discover new artists. See you in early November.