Art Placement is pleased to present this group show of works selected by Lorenzo Dupuis. Including several of the gallery’s represented artists as well as invited guests, Dupuis highlights some of the many local artists that have inspired, influenced, and engaged him throughout his artistic career. Featuring works by Marie Balthazar, Garry Berteig, Robert Christie, Louise Cook, Reta Cowley, Kim Ennis, Edward Epp, Terry Fenton, Jonathan Forrest,Clint Hunker, Steph Krawchuk, Degen Lindner, Nancy Lowry, Anne McElroy, Rob O’Flanagan, Gregory Pyra, Paul Sisetski, Marvin Swartz, and Glenn Veeman.

“It may be a myth to say that individuals make art. Rather, in my experience, communities make art. Throughout the ages, individuals encouraged and informed by communities made art. The Italian Renaissance School, the French Impressionist School, the Barbizon School, the New York School, the London School and the Emma Lake School are just some of the very many communities renowned for empowering individuals to effectively express themselves visually.

Like many others, I have benefitted by living in such a community. From my youth as a university student to today, I have been surrounded by informed and supportive friends who share my interests. I am in debt to them in numerous ways, particularly through ongoing conversations and studio visits that have spanned decades. The exhibition “Community” is an acknowledgement of this continuous support.”

-Lorenzo Dupuis, 2024

Terry Fenton, "Precursor (Saskatchewan)", 2015, oil on panel, 9x12", framed, $1,600

Reta Cowley, "Cascade Mountain From Vermilion Lakes", 1944, watercolour on paper, 10 1/4x13 3/4", ,framed, $1,800

Jonathan Forrest, "December Sketches #1", 2022, acrylic and charcoal on paper, 30x22 1/4", framed, $2,200 

Jonathan Forrest, "December Sketches #1", 2022, acrylic and charcoal on paper, 30x22 1/4", framed, $2,200