Maslak McLeod Gallery - Norval Morrisseau Catalogue Exhibition

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Forward: Few artists have the gift and ability to fulfill the criteria that establishes the reputation of a truly great artist - a creator of masterworks. Certain artists speak for a time in history, some for a place, some for a people. Some are natural and magic technicians, some perfect a new way of seeing - a universal for an entire world. Rare indeed is the artist who does all of these. Norval Morrisseau speaks for the Ojibway, the Woodland Indian of Canada. He paints their mythological past and their fierce future potential. He paints his people larger than life, spiritually huge. He created a method of depiction that had not previously existed. His imagery comes from the ancient petroglyphs, from pictograph language symbols, from stained glass windows of missionary churches, from the flat and brilliant colours of the brutal North of Canada, and from his own fertile imagination. He speaks in the universal voice of a master painter, for all who will look, investigate and understand. Morrisseau paints masterpieces. - Joseph McLeod

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This Catalogue Exhibition is a major effort on our part to bring to you a historical context of the very best of Norval Morrisseau from 1960 onward. We feel the catalogue reflects the major exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada, titled Norval Morrisseau: Shaman Artist. As you may know, this exhibition will travel to the following locations; Thunder Bay, Kleinburg and New York City. We are pleased to give you an opportunity to begin or add to yur collection of paintings from the catalogue. The catalogue is available in the gallery at no cost, however, if you wish it to be shipped there will be a charge for shipping/handling. For details as to purchases of the pieces contact the gallery at 416.944.2577 or email us. View the Catalogue Exhibition Here