Wilf Perreault
Wilf Perreault | |
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| Born | Wilfrid Donat Joseph Perreault October 6, 1947 Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Known for | Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture |
Wilf Perreault RCA SOM (born October 6, 1947) is a Canadian artist and sculptor.
Biography
[edit]Wilf Perreault was born on October 6, 1947 on his family's farm, halfway between Albertville and Henribourg, twenty-five kilometres northeast of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, to parents Armand and Eveline Perreault (née Nobert).[1] In 1953, Armand Perreault moved his family to Saskatoon.[1]
While growing up in Saskatoon, Perreault received private art lessons from Herb Wilde, a former student of theSaskatchewan painter, Ernest Lindner, Bill Epp and Louise Malkin.[2] Perreault is known for his landscapes[3] and paintings of alleyways.[4][5] His work has been influenced by artists such as Reta Cowley and Dorothy Knowles.[5] His formal art training began at the University of Saskatchewan,[3] where his interest in representational painting conflicted with the New York-style abstraction, prevalent in Saskatchewan at that time. Under the instruction of Otto Rogers and Bill Epp, he instead focused on abstract sculpture.[1][6]
He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1970 and a Bachelor of Education in 1971 before moving to Regina to teach.[7] In 1981 Perreault became the artist-in-residence with the Regina Catholic School Board.[7] Part of his work during this time was the creation of murals and stained glass windows for the Canadian Martyrs Church.[8]
Perreault finds comparisons between his career as a teacher and his art stating: "Teaching is a bit like painting back-alleys. It's taking an ordinary subject and turning it into something beautiful: taking students who aren't turned on to art and seeing the lights go on for them once they discover art. It's really something wonderful."[9]
Awards and press
[edit]Perreault's work has been included in several exhibitions,[10][11][12] commissions and awards in and outside of Saskatchewan. In 1989 he was chosen to represent Canada and was awarded a Silver Medal in Les Jeux de la Francophonie in Maroc, Africa—a juried exhibition of work by artists from 42 countries.[13] He is a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, and was awarded the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in 2016.[14][15]
In 2014, Wilf Perreault: In The Alley, a Retrospective Show was held at the Mackenzie Art Gallery. The show covered over 40 years of work and over 40 pieces of art, plus many of his silkscreens.[16][17][18] Alongside the exhibition, eponymous titled book and film, were produced, both detailing his process of getting inspirations for the resultant works of art that were on display.[19]
Gallery of artworks
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Perreault, Wilf- Evening Jazz, original silkscreen on Lexan, 17+5⁄8 in × 11+1⁄2 in (450 mm × 290 mm), 2016 -
Perreault, Wilf- Black Magic, original silkscreen on Lexan, 17+5⁄8 in × 11+1⁄2 in (450 mm × 290 mm), 2016/2021 -
Perreault, Wilf- Piffles' Dream, original silkscreen on Lexan, 18 in × 12 in (460 mm × 300 mm) image, 2010 -
Perreault, Wilf- Heart in the Park, acrylic on canvas, 72 in × 72+1⁄2 in (1,830 mm × 1,840 mm), 2009 -
Perreault, Wilf- College Ave, acrylic on canvas, 28 in × 21 in (710 mm × 530 mm), 2010 -
Perreault, Wilf- Winter Trees, acrylic on canvas, 23 in × 15 in (580 mm × 380 mm), 2013 -
Perreault, Wilf- Carved Alley, watercolour on paper, 17 in × 12+1⁄4 in (430 mm × 310 mm), 1997 -
Perreault, Wilf- Pole Reflection, watercolour on paper, 16+1⁄2 in × 13 in (420 mm × 330 mm), 1997 -
Perreault, Wilf- Cosmopolitan, acrylic on canvas, 48 in (1,200 mm) diam, 2013 -
Perreault, Wilf- Radiating Light, acrylic on canvas, 23+1⁄2 in × 21+1⁄4 in (600 mm × 540 mm), 2015 -
Perreault, Wilf- Evening Light, acrylic on canvas, 24 in × 36 in (610 mm × 910 mm), 2016 -
Perreault, Wilf- First Thaw, acrylic on canvas, 36 in × 48 in (910 mm × 1,220 mm), 2017 -
Perreault, Wilf- Golden Age, acrylic on canvas, 48 in × 36 in (1,220 mm × 910 mm), 2017 -
Perreault, Wilf- One Way, acrylic on canvas, 36 in × 60 in (910 mm × 1,520 mm), 2018 -
Perreault, Wilf- Tequila Sunrise, acrylic on aluminum, 25+1⁄8 in × 15+3⁄4 in (640 mm × 400 mm), 2019 -
Perreault, Wilf- Une Promenade Avec Mon Cheri, acrylic on aluminum, 21+1⁄4 in × 21+1⁄4 in (540 mm × 540 mm), 2020 -
Perreault, Wilf- Regina Memory, acrylic on aluminum, 24 in × 36 in (610 mm × 910 mm), 2020 -
Perreault, Wilf- Abbey Road, acrylic on canvas, 90+1⁄4 in × 60 in × 1+1⁄2 in (2,292 mm × 1,524 mm × 38 mm) deep, 2021 -
Perreault, Wilf- Devil in her Heart, acrylic on aluminum, 48 in × 36 in (1,220 mm × 910 mm), 2021 -
Perreault, Wilf- Penny Lane, acrylic on MDF, 54+1⁄2 in (1,380 mm) diameter, 2021 -
Perreault, Wilf- The Long and Winding Road, acrylic on canvas, 62 in × 62 in (1,600 mm × 1,600 mm), 2021 -
Perreault, Wilf- There is Light on the Horizon, acrylic on canvas, 84 in × 60 in (2,100 mm × 1,500 mm), 2019 -
Perreault, Wilf- Embracing Light, original silkscreen print, 18 in × 12 in (460 mm × 300 mm) image, 2022
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Wilf Perreault; In the Alley / Dans La Ruelle. Mackenzie Art Gallery. 2014. ISBN 978-1-55050-595-5.
- ^ Beatty, Gregory (Nov 27 – Dec 10, 2014). "Playing In Alleys". Hullabaloo Publishing Workers Co-operative. ISSN 1199-9225.
- ^ a b Katz, CJ (2014-11-05). "A Magical Moment: Getting up close and personal with artist WIlf Perreault". The Leader-Post. pp. 9–10. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ Bouchard, Gilbert (2006-03-31). "Back alley views of Regina". Edmonton Journal. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. p. 64. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ a b Fudge, Paul (1981-10-23). "Wilf Perreault's brush makes back alleys and lanes exciting". The Leader-Post. Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. p. 18. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ Ivanochko, Bob, "perreault_wilf_1947-". The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. University of Regina. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ a b Canadian Plains Research Center, ed. (2005). The encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. Regina, Saskatchewan: Canadian Plains Research Center. ISBN 978-0-88977-175-8.
- ^ "Future of Regina church with 'huge amazing masterpieces' in question". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 2013-01-17. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ Perry, Meta (April 24, 1986). "Regina's back-alley artist probes behind the scenes". Regina Leader Post. Postmedia Network. pp. B9. ISSN 0839-2870. ProQuest 2214075898.
- ^ Perry, Meta (1986). "Wilf Perreault: Back Alley Realism". Border Crossings. Vol. 5, no. 3. Arts Manitoba Publications Inc. pp. 56–58. ISSN 0831-2559.
- ^ Roberton, Linda (November 5, 1989). "'Painterman' likes young critics". Regina Sun. Postmedia Network. p. 6. ISSN 1181-3768. ProQuest 2214199362.
- ^ Seiberling, Irene (November 25, 2016). "Sask artist Wilf Perreault inspired by the everyday back alley". Regina Leader-Post. p. 1. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ "Les médaillés par édition". Les Jeux de la Francophonie. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ "Artist Wilf Perreault among 10 joining Sask. Order of Merit". CBC News. May 24, 2016. p. 1. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ Chabun, Will (May 2016). "Notable Saskatchewanians to receive Order of Merit". Regina Leader Post. Postmedia Network. pp. A4. ISSN 0839-2870.
- ^ Seiberling, Irene (September 20, 2014). "Back alley celebration". Regina Leader Post Arts Life section. Postmedia Network. p. 27. ISSN 0839-2870. ProQuest 2056090058.
- ^ Froese, Christalee (Fall 2015). "A Humble Worker at his Canvas". Prairies North magazine Vol 17 No 3. pp. 51–55. ISSN 1711-7216.
- ^ Froese, Christalee (Winter 2015). "Alley Artist". Westworld magazine. Westworld Publications. p. 50. ISSN 0843-3356.
- ^ Barclay, Byrna (2014-12-01). "ARTIST AS WATCHER/WRITER AS WITNESS". Grain Magazine. Vol. 42, no. 2. pp. 6–7. ISSN 1491-0497 – via EBSCOHost.