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William Perehudoff in Montreal

May 23, 2013 by Carol Perehudoff 3 Comments

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Have you ever wondered what goes into organizing an art show? Here’s a sneak peak of an art exhibit of William Perehudoff in Montreal at Han Art Gallery.

William Perehudoff painting in window in Montreal

What goes on behind closed doors?

 

 

The art of William Perehudoff in Montreal

Exciting! My sisters and I have travelled to Montreal for our father’s – William Perehudoff – tribute exhibition tonight at Han Art in swanky Westmount. This will be the last William Perehudoff exhibition of the year – we need to regroup – and there’s a lot going on behind the scenes, so come through the door and I’ll show you around.

First, I just want to say an art show doesn’t just happen. Andrew Lui, owner of Han Gallery, came out to Saskatoon last September to pick out the work -an intensive process all on its own. It’s even more special because it was chosen when my father was still alive, as if he still had his hand in the selection.

Perehudoff painting from the 70s

Perehudoff painting from the 70s

 

Once a show is picked, madness ensues. There is photography to do, frames to choose and the paintings have to be checked over to make sure they’re in good condition. You have to note (well, you don’t have to, I’m just suggesting) that some of these works have been in hiding for forty or more years.

William Perehudoff show at Han Gallery in Montreal

Serious art discussion going on!

 

Isn’t it lovely to think that these slumbering colour field beasts are emerging from their den after so many years?  To me it has a fairytale element, like the tale of the legendary King Michu, 13th King of Korea’s Shilla Dynasty, who, from his grave, summoned up an magical battalion of warriors with bamboo leaves in their ears to save the kingdom when it was under attack. After the battle, bamboo leaves were found around King Michu’s tomb, and so the people knew who had sent them.

Photo of Han Gallery before the William Perehudoff art show

Last minute flurry before the show. Everything must be perfect!

 

Maybe, just maybe, these luminous abstract paintings are William Perehudoff’s warriors, sent from the wheat fields of the Saskatchewan prairies to make his presence known, and to reassure his own small-scale dynasty, which is missing him deeply. The paintings certainly have a glow. We saw it when we went in for a sneak peek at the exhibition last night. It was, in fact, a little magical, and I for one will be checking traces of bamboo leaves  … or maybe that should  be wheat stalks … scattered around.

Abstract paintings by William Perehudoff in Han Gallery

If you Believe in Magic …

 

Consider yourself invited

William Perehudoff  – a Mini Retrospective opens tonight at Han Art in Montreal

Exhibition runs May 23rd to June 23rd 2013

4209 rue Ste-Catherine Ouest Tel: 514 876 9278

 

More about William Perehudoff:

Mourning in Saskatchewan

William Perehudoff obituary

The Optimism of Colour

William Perehudoff in Victoria

William Perehudoff at the Glenbow Art Gallery in Calgary

William Perehudoff ie my dad the rock star: ie my dad the art star

Read more about art travel

 

Filed Under: Art, Montreal Tagged With: William Perehudoff

About Carol Perehudoff

A former freelance travel columnist for the Toronto Star, Carol has won more than 20 writing and blogging awards and honours. A spa and luxury travel expert, she's written for top travel publications around the globe.

Comments

  1. Dee Lowe says

    May 23, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    Oh my, what a legacy. There is such life in your portrayal and the photos themselves. Have a wonderful evening though somewhat bittersweet to be sure. Color, fantastic!

  2. odette says

    May 23, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    so great to be seeing some of these paintings again, and some for the first time…. thanks for sharing….

  3. Dane Moore says

    May 23, 2013 at 10:43 am

    swanky indeed…the gallery photos look fab !!!!! Bill would have been so proud to see his daughters immersed in years of wonderful paintings…abrazos

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