Christopher Webb

“My work examines what affect society's collective failure to act is having on our surroundings and on other parts of the world. The work explores the concept that we are responsible, both environmentally and socio-economically, in this reluctance to act and intervene. At its core, the pieces are rooted in questions of our personal spirituality and morality. Compositions are calculated and controlled and the imagery created is intended to stand against our chaotic society and the lack of control an individual has over their place in it.

My art practice is wide in scope although most concepts manifest as oil paint on board / canvas. My work tends to fall into the figurative tradition. The written word (on paper) and metal have become frequent compositional elements. I use them to evoke a duality: on one hand creating an organic harmony with the painting in order to induce a meditative quality; while at the same time creating a tension between the seemingly obtrusive media, whether paper or metal, partnered with a serene image.”

Education / Training :

2001 : Fine Art, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax, Nova Scotia
1997 : Political Science, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Recent Selected Exhibition Solo:

2008 : Christopher Webb. Erosion. 2008. : Rouge Gallery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
2008 : Reproduction Reclamation Recollection : Corridor Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia
2006 : A Virtual Tour of Italy : Secord Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia
2005 : Sermons : Secord Gallery (at Pier 21 Historic Site) - Painting/Performance
2003 : Recent Work : Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax, Nova Scotia