« Carsonism » - C’est le dernier cri at Galerie Richelieu

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Vol. 15 NO. 41 NOVEMBER 20, 2002 48 PAGES

Born in Montreal in 1957, Charles Carson

first discovered his passion for painting in

1970. He calls his personal style

« Carsonism,» and his solo show at

Galerie Richelieu is a treat for the eyes.

His love for nature and his respect for the

environnement are beautifully interpreted

through imaginative canvases, full of vidid

vibrant colours. At first glance, the work

appears, totally abstrat, and yes, there are

a series of mosaic images that are intricate

abstracts but it is the others that blow you

away, as you examine everything else that

is going on inside his multidimensional

paintings.

Usually behing a hazy fog like

appearance, we discover luscious

landscapes. In some of the canvases, we

come upon tantalizing fruits, in others, we

are confronted with wonderful underwater

marine life, and then in another group, we

find ourselves among majestic, feathery

birds and wise old owls. Each painting

gives full reign to his imaginative process.

In his extensive travels, Carson has studied

the art of the great masters. There are

influences of van Gogh, Cézanne and Turner,

but Carsonism has its own distinct

interpretation. Prices start as low as $950. and

reach up to $ 65,000.00 for his largest acrylic

– the amazing Réflexions marines.

The gallery, located at 7903 St. Denis, is a bit

off the beaten track, but this pulsating show

merits a trip. The exhibition is on until the end

of December. Carson will be on hand every

Sundy from 2 to 4 p.m. explaining his painting

philosophy.

By : Bernard Mendelman « page 6 and 8 »

Carson, in front of Réflexions marines at Galerie Richelieu.

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