BRITISH COLUMBIA ARTISTS  

Artists' Statements

Most of the following artists' statements are transcribed directly from original letters on file in the Library at the Vancouver Art Gallery, and the Editor would like to specially thank the Library for their permission to transcribe this information. The statements provide a personal look at a number of important artists in Vancouver history.

Sources of additional material are noted.

The entries are listed alphabetically by artist's last name.

ARTIST STATEMENT DATE
Brunst, Stanley Introduction to the Modern Spirit 1946
Brunst, Stanley Notes on Paintings 1946
Goranson, Paul Letter in support of solo exhibition 1950
Goutiere, George Letter in support of solo exhibition 1947
Harris, Lawren Eight Sketches by Lawren Harris 1946
Hoff, W. Kenneth Letter in support of solo exhibition 1947
Kyle, John Letter to Harry Robson (courtesy UBC Ed. Dept.) (n.d.)
McCrea, Marion Letter in support of solo exhibition 1948
Melvin, Grace "Pattern" (from The Paint Box) 1928
Munro, Gordon John Letter to the editor 2004
Robertson, Maisie Artists Statement by Maisie Robertson 1953
Robinson, Cliff Artists Statement by Cliff Robinson 1946
Scott, Charles H. Eight Sketches by Charles H. Scott 1946
Shadbolt, Jack Chronology of Conceptual Concerns post-1978
Stavrakov, Marion Artists Statement by Marion Stavrakov 1948
Taylor, Robert P. Artists Statement by Robert P. Taylor 1949
Vanderpant, John Letter to Marion Richardson Aug. 10 1934
Vanderpant, John Letter to Marion Richardson Sept. 10 1934


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