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Selected WorksPage 1 ~ Page 2 ~ Page 3 ~ Page 4Interface 48" x 30" Acrylic on masonite
"According to Webster's Dictionary, the word interface is described as... a plane forming the common boundary between two parts of matter and space and a point or means of interaction between two systems, groups etc. In this concept I used a truck as a metaphor for technology. Technology is the interface between the human condition and the natural world. I touched on this combination of elements in a concept titled "Intersection" a few years back. Although technology has harmed the planet in many ways; it will take technology to save it in the end. Having a Canada Goose reflected in the windshield of the truck seemed a poignant way to emphasize the boundary that divides human evolution and the environment. The smoke stack of this machine intersects a mountain vista with melting snow and glaciers. I composed every element in this painting to lead the eye towards this feature. The plume of damaging pollution from its exhaust system is a sight people have become far too familiar with. This technology must now be retired to make room for a new revolution of alternative energy sources. We have the methods and innovation however we lack the creativity to implement it." Christopher Walker Subdivision-6 2008 Acrylic on masonite 20" x 30"
“Active”
49”
x 49” Dedicated
to my Grandfather, Walter Bartle. This is probably the oldest country grain elevator left in the province of Manitoba. This elevator was built in Elva by the Lake of the Woods Milling Company between 1892 and 1899. It is not entirely clear whether this is the original Lake of the Woods Milling Co. structure or if it is a later rebuild.However, this is definitely a former Lake of the Woods Milling company elevator and is built in the Squat Style used prior to 1910. A new foundation and scale were put in c.1950 at the time of electrification and this may be what some may conclude that this elevator is a later rebuild. Ultimately there is no clear evidence to indicate a rebuild has taken place and it is fair to conclude that this elevator is the original structure dating from 1892 1899. In 1954 the elevator became part of Ogilvie Milling due to a merger of the two companies. In 1959 it was sold to Manitoba Pool. It was closed by Pool in the late 1960’s and sold to private interests. It is currently owned by C.P. Cook. Historic
Reference provided by “ I have been to Elva twice since 2005 and felt a winter depiction would be best suited to emphasize the aged appearance of this very old elevator. I thought of putting an SD40-2 diesel electric locomotive highballing past this grain elevator to bring together a contrast of eras. As I painted the train, I imagined a train engineer’s reaction as melancholy yet reassured while swiftly passing by this elevator that at one time served many families of grain farmers. The rail line by this elevator is an active CN line and I felt it appropriate to use a CP train to draw a parallel to the current owner. I took an Andrew Wyeth feeling and blended it with an Alex Colville license to give a dramatic juxtaposition of these two elements. Colville’s approach to technical rendering gave me the confidence to try my first train locomotive in a formal composition. My apologies to any train engineers if I have omitted key mechanical components. As a compositional element, it worked enough for me. Sometimes the resolution in my technique can make it impossible to include everything in an original painting so in this admittance I can at least explore and learn.” Christopher Walker
Intersection 48" x 30" acrylic on masonite. 2006
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