Chris Millar, a celebrated Canadian artist, captivates with his intricate mixed-media sculptures. Notably, works like “A Prize Every Time” and “Loom Beneath the Loam” challenge perception and invite exploration. The latter, a complex piece, melds eight tiny paintings, two relief sculptures, and myriad sculptural elements within a brass frame, suggesting an intricate contraption ready to be set in motion.
Branch-like tendrils, colorful pendants, and lively vignettes lend the sculpture a dynamic and whimsical air, drawing viewers into its layered narrative.
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In contrast, “A Prize Every Time” shifts from sculpture to acrylic painting. It features around 90 portraits of notable Albertans on a map of the province—Millar’s artistic homage to his roots. This piece resembles both a tourism map and an engaging look-and-find book.
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Millar comments, “To an American audience, a lot of the Alberta-centric easter eggs will go over their heads, but even if they don’t know about Alberta’s history or geography, it’s a pretty fun painting to look at!” Notable figures like Michael J. Fox and Joni Mitchell appear, celebrating their Alberta ties.
Explore more of Millar’s captivating work on his Instagram.
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