Aron Hill
Aron Hill currently lives and works in Calgary, Alberta. He graduated from Alberta College of Art and Design in 2000 with a BFA in Interdisciplinary studies. He then completed his MFA at Goldsmiths College, University of London. His work there evolved into installation based projects using traditional drawing and painting methods alongside formal sculptural elements, large format photography and text based work. He has recently been focused on formalist paintings that recall aspects of minimalism and color field paintings though with references to the figure throughout. He finds conceptual company in the late Modernist paintings produced particularly in Canada. The choice of a restricted medium, acrylic ink washes on prepared raw canvas, forces restraint. The work's graphic nature relies on the sheer flatness this medium produces. Aron has exhibited internationally, occasionally lectures, and writes.
Aron Hill
Aron Hill currently lives and works in Calgary, Alberta. He graduated from Alberta College of Art and Design in 2000 with a BFA in Interdisciplinary studies. He then completed his MFA at Goldsmiths College, University of London. His work there evolved into installation based projects using traditional drawing and painting methods alongside formal sculptural elements, large format photography and text based work. He has recently been focused on formalist paintings that recall aspects of minimalism and color field paintings though with references to the figure throughout. He finds conceptual company in the late Modernist paintings produced particularly in Canada. The choice of a restricted medium, acrylic ink washes on prepared raw canvas, forces restraint. The work's graphic nature relies on the sheer flatness this medium produces. Aron has exhibited internationally, occasionally lectures, and writes.
Viewing Room
Marion Nicoll, R.C.A.
(1909 - 1985)
In Front Gallery
For a limited time.
MARION NICOLL BIOGRAPHY
(1909-1985)
Marion was born in Calgary and studied art at the Ontario College of Art in Toronto, the Institute of Technology and Art in Calgary, and the LCC School of Arts and Crafts in London, England.
Marion taught design and crafts at the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art (now ACAD) until 1966 and was its first woman instructor. She was also the first woman on the prairies to become a member of the Royal Canadian Academy.
She was a staunch member and supporter of the ASA, and also a member of the Print and Drawing Council of Canada. In 1958 she was awarded a Canada Council Grant and received the Province of Alberta Achievement Award.
Marion produced strong watercolours, drawings and oils through the 1930's, 40's and 50's. While teaching at the Banff School, she met Jock MacDonald who introduced her to automatic drawing which became a bridge to her later abstract works. In 1957-58, Marion studied at Emma Lake with New York artist Will Barnet, and later attended the Art Students League of New York. With the assistance of a Canada Council Grant, the Nicolls went to Europe in 1959 and returned to Calgary in the 60's to produce a prolific amount of new work.
Her paintings and prints are distinctive in their bold composition and imagery. She experimented with many print-making techniques, including woodblock and clay prints. Marion was probably the first artist to work with the Apple computer (using the "MacPaint" program) to produce limited edition prints.
Marion Nicoll's Self-Portrait Book and an image from the book
