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Artist Statement:
The next painting will be the
best. It has been an ongoing
struggle for perfection –
being able to break through
mental and physical barriers,
pushing the envelope to
realizing and developing that
vision until ultimately a
style is born. Then taking
that style and working it
until it cannot be developed
further and only then moving
on to adapt this to new ideas,
taking you on a journey of
versatility and determination
to the next painting.
I am always looking to improve
on each work so as to fine
tune my coordination between
body, mind and spirit with
emphasis on reaching the point
whereby my hands almost are
moving without consciously
guiding them. Speed is an
integral part of the process
as it forces one to not dwell
on exactitude rather it forces
a continuous flow of
inspiration and passion. My
concept of painting is the
journey of struggle and
determination for perfection
in every aspect of my work -
from design and composition to
color and form. A journey that
never ends. Each style fits
into a plan, like a road map
to the future and sometimes
the direction is not always
forward, but like a continuous
ebb and flow ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
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Artist Galleries:
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Artist Reviews:
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Collections:
< MacMillan Bloedel Ltd.
< Sovereign General Insurance
Co.
< Gulf Corp.
< Bank J.Vontobel & Co.
< Lang Mining
< The Credit Union Bank of BC
< BC Gas
< Laxton & Co.
< CM Oliver
< Evergeen Express
< Canadian Airlines
< Consul General of the
Kingdom of the Netherlands
< Consul General of Spain
< Consul General of Indonesia
< Beachcomber Hot Tub...
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Commissions:
< 1983 Native Haritage Mural
(25'x50') commissioned by
Chemainus Mural Society, BC,
Canada
< 1986 A World United Mural
(100'x30') commissioned by UN
Pavilion, Expo'86
< 1988 Fort Nelson Native
project - Mural and Limited
Edition
< 1990 Canadian Airlines
"Pacific Family" Mural and
Magazine Cover
< 1991 Experience Canada Mural
and Limited...
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Paul Ygartua Biography:
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Age
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64
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
2
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| Religion |
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| Education |
Undergraduate Degree |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Acrylic
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Surrealism - (1924 - 1955)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
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| Favorite Work of Art |
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Paul Ygartua, english by birth, studied at the « Liverpoool Art College » before deciding to take off across the ocean and immigrate to Canada. His adventure into the art world began in the 1960s in Vancouver, BC.
His inspiring West Coast Indian chief portraits first brought him recognition. These quickly led to his large scale murals, the most famous being for the United Nations pavilion during Expo 86 in Vancouver.
His style has evolved throughout the years, experimenting with completely different techniques and styles. Today, he creates vibrantly coloured abstracts that express a freedom of brush that can only come from experience.
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