
Deborah Uman-Sures, “Untitled (Woman in pink),” acrylic paint, acrylic ink, graphite, pencil crayon on canvas (courtesy of the artist)
There's still time to visit the beautiful town of Port Hope, Ont., and see the new exhibition by Canadian artist Deborah Uman-Sures. The show, People Watching, is on view now through June 7 at Ganaraska Art & Framing.
“There’s a story in every face, gesture, texture and colour,” says gallery owner Graeme Steel. “Deborah’s work captures and holds the attention of many unsuspecting browsers. When asked what they see, the answer is always different and unexpected.”
Uman-Sures is known for her large-scale abstracts that combine painting, illustration and collage. Born in 1940 in Winnipeg, she worked as a teacher (her students included Jackson Beardy) and a commercial artist, notably for Eaton's and Nordstrom. She studied art at the University of Manitoba and the Sorbonne in Paris, earning a master's degree in illustration from Syracuse University. Later, she taught art at Red River Community College in Winnipeg and at the Ontario College of Art & Design University until her retirement in 2003.
She was married to ceramic artist Jack Sures, who was part of the Regina Clay group and started the printmaking and ceramics programs at the University of Regina. ■
Deborah Uman-Sures, People Watching, is on view now through June 7 at Ganaraska Art & Framing.
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