| As part of the museum's lecture series, Canadian artist Charles Pachter and his work will set the stage for next season's 1812 exhibition Niagara Advance October 14, 2011 Explore history through an artist's eyes this Sunday at RiverBrink Art Museum in Queenston. Charles Pachter, a well-known Canadian artist, will present his contemporary take on John Graves Simcoe and his pivotal role in the resettling of Loyalists from the American colonies in Upper Canada following the American War of Independence. Pachter's lecture will set the stage for the next season of exhibitions and programming, RiverBrink's War of 1812, opening in May 2012, says Debra Antoncic, interim curator. She says he will talk about the lead-up to the War of 1812 and the historical figures involved in it. "I'm really excited about having Pachter here. It will be a nice and relaxed but educational atmosphere. It's a chance to meet the artist and see what inspires him." Antoncic says each lecture at the museum is different, but she expects Pachter to talk about the techniques he uses in his art and give his take on Canadian history. In his series of narrative paintings, Pachter has examined the turbulent years leading up to and following the American Revolution that led to the flight of thousands of displaced Loyalists in the 1780s and 1790s. Their resettlement and the resulting creation of Upper Canada under the stewardship of John Graves Simcoe are themes which Pachter has re-interpreted from his own contemporary perspective. "He's an interesting character — a lot of his work draws on a Canadian motif." Born in Toronto, Pachter studied art history at the University of Toronto, French literature at the Sorbonne in Paris and paintings and graphics at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Order of Canada and an Honorary Doctorate from Brock University. |
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Antoncic says Pachter uses iconic images that he has used in his artwork — these pieces of art include a wide range of people from hockey players to Queen Elizabeth. These works of art are what Antoncic describes as tongue and cheek. "Pachter has created a portrait of Queen Elizabeth riding a moose for example. It is very definite that the artist will talk about his work and draw on Canadian culture and its history." His work can be found in public and private collections in Canada and abroad. Familiar motifs include his installation at the College St. subway station in Toronto and life-sized sculptures of moose at Toronto City Hall and on the campus of the University of Toronto. The artist has also illustrated books and collaborating with writer Margaret Atwood to illustrate The Journals of Susannah Moodie. This lecture is the fifth in a series of monthly lectures presented by RiverBrink from June to October. The lecture begins at 2 p.m. and admission for this Sunday afternoon lecture is $15.00. RiverBrink members receive a 10 per cent discount. Following the lecture, refreshments will be served. |
Artist to examine [1812] history through his work at RiverBrink
