Artist's Statement
Inspired by regular visits to Vancouver's Stanley Park, Tim Fraser's recent paintings explore lights effect on colours, and its ability to add silent drama to a quiet subject matter.
His personal website is www.timfraser.ca
His Facebook page is Tim Fraser Artwork
Gallery Representation
Ian Tan Gallery
2202 Granville St.
Vancouver, BC V6H 4H7
Phone: (604) 220-1077
website: www.iantangallery.com
Terence Robert Gallery
531 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ont. K1N 6Z6
Phone: (613) 860-9888
website: www.terencerobertgallery.com
Gallery 223
223 Commercial St.
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G8
Phone: (250) 741-1188
website: www.gallery223.ca
History
2011: Painting accepted for the Federation of Canadian Artists exhibition “Small, Smaller, and Smallest”.
2011: Artwork donated to the “Art for Life” fundraiser.
2011: Painting donated to the Federation of Canadian Artists fundraiser “Paintings, by numbers”.
2011: Solo Show “Colour Composed” at the Ian Tan Gallery in Vancouver.
2011: Represented by Gallery 223 in Nanaimo.
2011: Spring Group Show at the Ian Tan Gallery in Vancouver.
2011: Painting accepted for the Federation of Canadian Artists exhibition “Landscapes”.
2011: Painting accepted for the Federation of Canadian Artists exhibition “Human Figure”.
2010: Painting donated to the Federation of Canadian Artists fundraiser “Paintings, by numbers”.
2010: Two man show (July) with artist Will Rafuse at the Ian Tan Gallery in Vancouver.
2010: Panel contributed to the Federation of Canadian Artists “65 Red Roses” mural to raise funds for
the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
2009: Panel contributed to Mural Mosaic’s “Kunamokst” mural for the Galiano Inn.
2009: Solo show “Path into Colour” (September) at the Ian Tan Gallery in Vancouver.
2009: Painting donated to the Federation of Canadian Artists fundraiser “Paintings, by numbers”.
2009: Summer group show at the Terence Robert Gallery in Ottawa.
2009: Represented by the Terence Robert Gallery in Ottawa.
2009: Winter Group show at the Ian Tan Gallery in Vancouver.
2008: Artwork purchased for the Mitchell Press (Vancouver) collection.
2008: Article in the September issue of Vancouver Lifestyles Magazine.
2008: Solo show “City Park” (September) at the Ian Tan Gallery in Vancouver.
2008: Spring Group Show at the Ian Tan Gallery in Vancouver.
2007: Artwork chosen by Mitchell Press (Vancouver) for their 2008 Appointment calendar.
2007: Article in Galleries West magazine (Fall / Winter issue).
2007: Winter Group Show at the Ian Tan Gallery in Vancouver.
2007: Solo show “Seawall Composed” (September) at the Ian Tan Gallery in Vancouver.
2007: Article in Elemente magazine (September issue).
2007: Spring Group Show at the Ian Tan Gallery in Vancouver.
2007: Article in the February 16 edition of The Province newspaper.
2007: Artwork proceeds donated to the Stanley Park Restoration Fund (February).
2007: Contributed an article for the "A Painting in the life..." section
of the Federation of Canadian Artists magazine "Art Avenue" (January / February issue).
2006: Solo show “Seawall in Colour” (September) at the Ian Tan Gallery in Vancouver.
2006: Group Show at the Elevation Gallery in Canmore, Alberta.
2006: Artwork contributed to the Stanley Theatre Art Auction, Vancouver.
2006: Group shows at the Ian Tan Gallery, Vancouver.
2005: Artwork contributed to the Stanley Theatre Art Auction, Vancouver.
2005: Group shows at the Ian Tan Gallery, Vancouver.
2005: Casa Publishing produces Limited Edition Prints.
2004: Group shows at the Gala Gallery, West Vancouver.
2003: Group shows at the Gala Gallery, West Vancouver.
2003: Group shows at the Kurbatoff Art Gallery, Vancouver.
2003: Artwork chosen to represent the Central City Jazz Festival, Surrey.
2003: Became a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver.
2002: First Prize winner (Painting category), Arts 2002 juried show, Surrey Art Gallery, Surrey.
2002: Artwork purchased for the Linda Gainer collection,
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, U.S.A.
2002: Artwork contributed to Charity Silent Auction, Air Canada Championship P.G.A. Event, Surrey.
2001: Artwork purchased for the J.M. Leckie collection,
CIBC Wood Gundy World Markets Inc., West Vancouver.
2001: Artwork contributed to Charity Silent Auction, Air Canada Championship P.G.A. Event, Surrey.
2000: Artwork purchased for the Lakes Straith Law office collection, North Vancouver.
2000: Artwork contributed to Charity Silent Auction, Air Canada Championship P.G.A. Event, Surrey.
2000: Artwork purchased for the collection of P.G.A golfer Cameron Beckman, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A.
2000: Third prize winner, Fraserdowns Raceway Art Exhibition, Surrey.
1999: Artwork accepted for the Arts 99 juried show, Surrey Art Gallery, Surrey.
1999: Artwork contributed to Charity Silent Auction, Air Canada Championship P.G.A. Event, Surrey.
1999: Artwork purchased for the Mark Wilhelmi Law offices collection, Augusta, Georgia, U.S.A.
1998: Artwork contributed to Charity Silent Auction, Greater Vancouver Open, P.G.A. Event, Surrey.
1997: Artwork contributed to Charity Silent Auction, Greater Vancouver Open, P.G.A. Event, Surrey.
1996: Artwork contributed to Charity Silent Auction, Greater Vancouver Open, P.G.A. Event, Surrey.
1996: Third Prize winner, Hastings Park Raceway Art Exhibition, Vancouver.
1996: Artwork accepted for the Arts 96 juried show, Surrey Art Gallery, Surrey.
1994-2004: Member of Stanley Park Painters Circle, Stanley Park, Vancouver.
1983-2001: Freelance Commercial Graphics:
Window Artwork, Props, Jackets, Logos, Snowboard artwork, Letterheads, Caricatures,
Book Illustrations & Cover Artwork, Business cards, Brochures, Portraits, Goalie Masks,
Album covers, Magazine cartoons, Blueprints, Greeting cards, Signs, Photography, etc…
1983-1985: Fine Arts Program, Kwantlen College, Surrey.
Contacting the Artist
Please contact Tim Fraser by e-mail: info@timfraser.ca