James Carl

James Carl
Born 1960 (age 55–56)
Montreal
Nationality Canadian
Known for Sculpture[1]
Public sculpture Things End by James Carl. Installed at the Festival Tower, Toronto.

James Carl (born 1960 in Montreal) is a Canadian artist known for his sculptural works.[2][3]

Life

Jmaes Carl was born in 1960 in Montreal.[4] He is a professor of studio art at the University of Guelph.[5]

Work

Carl's work often involves the use of materials recycled from the trash, such as cardboard[6] and discarded Venetian blinds.[7] His early works in cardboard were designed to be discarded after the exhibition.[8][9]

Public art

Carl's 1,400 pound public sculpture of a rubber band, titled Things End, is installed permanently outside of the Festival Tower in Toronto.[10]

Collections

Carl's work is included in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Canada.[11][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Canadian Sculptor James Carl Artist-in-Residence at York University". York University. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  2. ↑ "Artist/Maker Name "Carl, James"". Canadian Heritage Information Network. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  3. ↑ "James Carl: Inner Space". Canadian Art. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  4. 1 2 "Collections: James Carl". National Gallery of Canada. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  5. ↑ "James Carl: Studio Art". School of Fine Art and Music. University of Guelph. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  6. ↑ Dick, Terence. "What You See is What You Don't Get: The Art of James Carl". Border Crossings. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
  7. ↑ Whyte, Murray. "Turning trash into treasure". Toronto Star. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  8. ↑ Grande, John K. "James Carl". Sculpture. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  9. ↑ C Magazine. C magazine. 2004.
  10. ↑ White, Craig. "Daniels Unveils 'Thing's End' by Artist James Carl at Festival Tower". Urban Toronto. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  11. ↑ "National Gallery of Canada: Annual Report 2009-10" (PDF). National Gallery of Canada. Retrieved 28 May 2016.


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