Curtis Cutshaw: Five Hole
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Herringer Kiss Gallery 101-1615 10 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T3C 0J7
Curtis Cutshaw
Five Hole

Curtis Cutshaw, "Stook," 2019
oil enamel on Baltic birch, 44.5" x 64.5"
Curtis Cutshaw: Five Hole Opening Reception, Saturday November 9th from 2 to 5 pm.
Artist in attendance. Artist remarks at 3 pm.
New paintings inspired by Canada’s favourite sport, Hockey. Having just completed a major commission as part of the fine art collection at the JW Marriott Edmonton Ice District in Edmonton, Alberta, curated by Farmboy Fine Arts, Curtis Cutshaw continues to push the boundaries between painting and object. Cutshaw, a huge hockey fan, was honored to be invited by the architect of the new arena in Edmonton to tour the recently completed facility including all access to the collection of hockey memorabilia. From the marks made on the arena boards by pucks to famous goalie masks and iconic jersey numbers, symbols of the quintessential Canadian game are fragmented and collaged into stunning abstract works that are both subtle and devotional.
Calgary based Curtis Cutshaw received his B.F.A from the Alberta College of Art + Design in 1989. While still a student, Cutshaw was accepted to the New York Loft Program through the Nova Scotia School of Art and Design where he was mentored by well know American artists Peter Halley and David Diao. After graduation, Cutshaw then attended the prestigious summer residency program at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Skowhagen, Maine, USA, the first artist from Calgary to be accepted since 1973. At Skowhegan, Cutshaw was mentored by British Artist, John Walker as well as American artists Terry Winters, Connie Fox and Bill King. In 2001, Cutshaw also attended the International Artist Workshops in Emma Lake, Saskatchewan. Curtis befriended the late Illingworth Kerr in the last few years of the artist’s life. Cutshaw would visit him at his studio where Kerr would give advice and feedback on Curtis’ latest works. Curtis has shown across Canada and in numerous international exhibitions. His work is included in many collections including Alberta Foundation For The Arts, Cenovus Energy, Encana Corporation, Mount Royal University, Shell Canada Limited and Wilson Laycraft LLP.
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