Gerald Ferguson 150' Hose, 2000, enamel on canvas, 48" x 60" 

Monica Tap Study (dervish), 2010 acrylic, charcoal and India ink on paper, 13" X 20" 

Wynick/Tuck Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition of selected works of Gerald Ferguson, co-curated by Charlene Daignault, as well as an exhibition of small studies and three new paintings by Monica Tap. Both exhibitions open Saturday, January 22 2-5pm. The shows run from January 22 through to February 19, 2011.

Gerald Ferguson, Selected paintings and Works on Paper, North Gallery, co-curated by Charlene Daignault

In the short time that Daignault knew Gerald Ferguson, originally as an intern at Wynick/Tuck Gallery, her connection with him and his work grew exponentially.

Daignault states "In selecting the works for the exhibition I felt an overwhelming urge to include at least one work from each of Ferguson 's series as each is integral to the development and exploration of the next. As space allowed, I have succeeded in doing that, as well as sharpening the focus on technique and subject matter.
 

Together they form an astounding body of work with great integrity and amazing continuity and, as Jerry would have it, "beauty through the back door".

Monica Tap: Study Notes, New Studies and Paintings, South Gallery

"I collect short videos while traveling or commuting using a cell phone or lo-res camera, simply recording the landscape as it rolls past. This produces very many still frames which I sort through, looking for that certain something. Once an image or run of images has caught my eye, I need to get acquainted with it. These small acrylic studies are my way of seeing, of coming to understand an image, on the way to creating a full scale painting."

Gerald Ferguson Selected Paintings and Works on Paper
North Gallery
Co-Curated by Charlene Daignault

Monica Tap Study Notes
New Studies and Paintings
South Gallery

Opening Reception January 22, 2-5pm
Exhibition Runs January 22 – February 19th 2011

For More information please contact:
Wynick/Tuck Gallery
401 Richmond St. W suite 128
Toronto, Ontario
416-504-8716
wtg@wynicktuckgallery.ca
www.wynicktuckgallery.ca