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James Gordaneer

Brief_Bio

b. 1933-d. 2016

Artist Detail - v3

Canadian
James Gordaneer was born in 1933 in Toronto. In lieu of a formal education he traveled and painted in Mexico, England, Greece and Spain, where he visited the major museums and came in contact with many mature and established artists. Gordaneer has consistently taught art part-time at various schools, colleges and universities in both Ontario and B.C. He was a professor at the Northwest Coast Institute for the Arts which became the Victoria College of Art for many years during which he also exhibited regularly. He was a sessional lecturer at UVic in the Visual Arts Department in the 1980s. Gordaneer's work is well recognized in Canada and his paintings are found in many public and private collections. He has been a member of the Canadian Group of Painters, Ontario Society of Artists, Society of Canadian Painters in Watercolour, and was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in 1973. In 1989 along with theologian Raymond Lorens he co-founded the Chapman Group dedicated to “the topological question” and a practical exploration of physics, mathematics and spirituality. The group included painter Mark Laver and Jim's son sculptor Jeremy Gordaneer until it disbanded shortly before Lorens' dealth in 1999.

Artworks

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ImageTitleDate MadePlace MadeCollectionsMaterialsMeasurementsEditionCredit Line
Untitled (Two Female Nudes)Untitled (Two Female Nudes)1989Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on Boardoiloverall: 101.00 cm x 101.00 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
Wave Stage CompletedWave Stage Completed1996-Works on ClothOiloverall: 183.00 cm x 122.00 cmPart of a large run-on series (15), displayed together.-
Untitled (Rendezvous)Untitled (Rendezvous)1979Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on ClothOiloverall: 50.00 cm x 60.00 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
Untitled (Self Portrait)Untitled (Self Portrait)1991Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on Boardoiloverall: 38.00 cm x 30.00 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
The StageThe Stage1984British Columbia, CanadaWorks on ClothAcrylicoverall: 151.00 cm x 151.50 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
QuartetQuartet1995-Works on ClothOiloverall: 183.00 cm x 122.00 cmPart of a large run-on series (15), displayed together.-
Drawing for Arqitecion and FoundacionDrawing for Arqitecion and Foundacion1996-Works on ClothOiloverall: 183.00 cm x 122.00 cmPart of a large run-on series (15), displayed together.-
Michael's Place 1Michael's Place 11981Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on ClothOiloverall: 30.10 cm x 40.00 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
Arcadia Theme #19; Dallas BeachArcadia Theme #19; Dallas Beach1989Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on Boardacrylic; oiloverall: 101.00 cm x 101.50 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
Architecture and FoundationArchitecture and Foundation1996-Works on BoardAcrylicoverall: 183.00 cm x 122.00 cmPart of a large run-on series (15), displayed together.-
An Improvised CollaborationAn Improvised Collaboration2004-Works on Boardacrylicoverall: 127.00 cm x 127.00 cm-Gift of the Theatre Department of UVic
On DeckOn Deck1976British Columbia, CanadaWorks on Clothoiloverall: 43.20 cm x 61.00 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
#1 Circus, Blue and Orange#1 Circus, Blue and Orange1983Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on ClothAcrylicoverall: 128.00 cm x 152.00 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
City DwellingCity Dwelling1954Toronto, Ontario, CanadaWorks on Boardoiloverall: 49.50 cm x 59.50 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
Horses IIHorses II1977Sidney, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on PaperWatercolour; Charcoal; Graphiteoverall: 50.00 cm x 60.00 cm x 0.00 cmSeries of 6Purchased with assistance of the University of Victoria Art Acquisition Fund
Untitled (Abstract Head)Untitled (Abstract Head)1992Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on Boardacrylicoverall: 50.20 cm x 40.20 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
Coastal%Coastal%1978Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on Clothoiloverall: 31.50 cm x 32.50 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
Transition between Orthoginal and ReimannianTransition between Orthoginal and Reimannian1995-Works on ClothOiloverall: 183.00 cm x 122.00 cmPart of a large run-on series (15), displayed together.-
Later Abstraction 1940s-60sLater Abstraction 1940s-60s1995-Works on ClothOiloverall: 183.00 cm x 122.00 cmPart of a large run-on series (15), displayed together.-
Untitled (Abstract Portrait)Untitled (Abstract Portrait)1991Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on Boardoiloverall: 41.00 cm x 30.50 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
Untitled (Figure in Blue with Red Background)Untitled (Figure in Blue with Red Background)1987Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on ClothAcrylic; oiloverall: 75.50 cm x 101.50 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
Being ThereBeing There1980Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on ClothOiloverall: 75.00 cm x 90.50 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
Untitled (Figure)Untitled (Figure)1989-Works on Clothoiloverall: 121.00 cm x 121.00 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
Two CovesTwo Coves1981Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on Clothoiloverall: 30.70 cm x 41.00 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
Untitled (Abstract Portrait)Untitled (Abstract Portrait)1988British Columbia, CanadaWorks on ClothOil/acrylicoverall: 90.00 cm x 74.50 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
Untitled (Man Unloading Horse and Cart)Untitled (Man Unloading Horse and Cart)1953British Columbia, CanadaWorks on Boardoiloverall: 49.50 cm x 59.50 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
ExpressionismExpressionism1995-Works on BoardAcrylicoverall: 183.00 cm x 122.00 cmPart of a large run-on series (15), displayed together.-
KatieKatie1996-Works on ClothOiloverall: 183.00 cm x 122.00 cmPart of a large run-on series (15), displayed together.-
Untitled (Urban scene with run down buildings)Untitled (Urban scene with run down buildings)1953Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on BoardOil; acrylicoverall: 50.00 cm x 59.50 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
MinimalismMinimalism1995-Works on ClothOiloverall: 183.00 cm x 122.00 cmPart of a large run-on series (15), displayed together.-
Untitled (Abstract portrait of a boy with tie)Untitled (Abstract portrait of a boy with tie)1989CanadaWorks on ClothOiloverall: 59.70 cm x 60.00 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
#2 Lisa#2 Lisa1991Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on Boardoiloverall: 37.50 cm x 29.50 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
Early AbstractionEarly Abstraction1995-Works on ClothOiloverall: 183.00 cm x 122.00 cmPart of a large run-on series (15), displayed together.-
Arqitecion FoundacionArqitecion Foundacion1996-Works on Clothoiloverall: 183.00 cm x 122.00 cmPart of a large run-on series (15), displayed together.-
Untitled (Calligraphic Forms in Landscape)Untitled (Calligraphic Forms in Landscape)1978Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on BoardOiloverall: 91.00 cm x 91.00 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
#5 Chiclet Cloud#5 Chiclet Cloud1989British Columbia, CanadaWorks on Boardacrylicoverall: 100.50 cm x 100.50 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
#6 Clover Point#6 Clover Point1988Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on BoardOiloverall: 76.00 cm x 76.00 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
CezanneCezanne1995-Works on ClothOiloverall: 183.00 cm x 122.00 cmPart of a large run-on series (15), displayed together.-
CubismCubism1995-Works on ClothOiloverall: 183.00 cm x 122.00 cmPart of a large run-on series (15), displayed together.-
Untitled (Woman in chair)Untitled (Woman in chair)1952Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on Boardoiloverall: 60.00 cm x 43.00 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
Spy-Ring-OlafSpy-Ring-Olaf1980? 1989?Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on Boardoiloverall: 61.00 cm x 60.50 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
Untitled (Children on Horse Buggy)Untitled (Children on Horse Buggy)1953British Columbia, CanadaWorks on BoardOiloverall: 67.50 cm x 50.50 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
Untitled (House on a Cliff over Water)Untitled (House on a Cliff over Water)unknownVictoria, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on Boardoiloverall: 20.60 cm x 20.40 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
First SnowFirst Snow1977Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on Boardoiloverall: 40.50 cm x 51.00 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
Stage Regained: The Tuba PlayerStage Regained: The Tuba Player1995-Works on ClothOiloverall: 183.00 cm x 122.00 cmPart of a large run-on series (15), displayed together.-
LauraLaura1952-Works on Boardoiloverall: 49.00 cm x 39.00 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
Ogden Point (Victoria)Ogden Point (Victoria)1990Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaWorks on Boardoiloverall: 61.00 cm x 76.00 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
May 22nd MondayMay 22nd Monday2005-Works on ClothOiloverall: 183.00 cm x 122.00 cmPart of a large run-on series (15), displayed together.-
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