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Elaine Fleck’sCATALOGUE OF CONTEMPORARY FINE ART

C ATA L O G U E O F C O N T E M P O R A RY F I N E A RTVOL 1 ISSUE 1 FALL 2009

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The E la ine F leck Ga l le ry888 Queen St ree t West ,Toron to , On. M6J 1G3416 469 8005in fo@ela ine f leckga l le ry.comwww.e la ine f leckga l le ry.com

For a l l i nqu i r ies regard ing Ga l le ry Featured and Represented Ar t i s ts p lease con tac t :

EDITOR AND PUBLISHER GARY RAY RUSHCURATOR AND ART DIRECTOR ELAINE FLECK DESIGN AND LAYOUT F IONA YAU

OPERATIONS MANAGER R ICHARD BERGERONPRINT PRODUCTION MANAGER CETIN KAVCIOGLUDISTRIBUTION MANAGER JAREK TARKOWSKI

ARTIST SUBMISSIONSFor submission guidel ines go to www.elainefleckgal lery.com/submissions

ADVERTISINGFor advert ising rates and information, cal l 416 469 8005 or email info@elainefleckgal lery.com

Cover art by Kathy KissikFront: “Chaos in London” Back: “Debauchery”

Copyright © 2009. The Elaine Fleck Gallery. Al l r ights reserved. No part of this publ icat ion may be reproduced in anyway without wri t ten permission from the publ isher.

PRINTED IN CANADAPrinted by Accurate Impressions Ltd.Distr ibuted by Accurate Distr ibut ingAll r ights in each work of art reproduced herein are retained by the art ist.

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Welcome to the f irst issue of Elaine Fleck’s Catalogue of Contemporary Fine Art. The f irst part

of this catalogue contains the gal lery art ists that Elaine Fleck currently represents. The second part

of this catalogue contains the best of 2009 submissions to the gal lery. Each art ist included in

the catalogue wil l part icipate in a group show at The Elaine Fleck Gallery t i t led “The Best of 2009”.

The show opens the night of NUIT BLANCHE, October 3rd 2009 and wil l be up from October 3rd to

October 31st.

You be the judge!The publ ic wi l l vote on the best of 2009 submissions during the course of the four week show

for the most popular Photography Fine Art Piece and the most popular Contemporary Fine Art Piece.

Based on a combination of sales and votes, Elaine Fleck wi l l then announce the two winners. These two art ists wi l l be awarded a four week show for the month of December 2009

at the Elaine Fleck Gallery.

Come and part icipate in the show by voting or taking a f ine art piece home with you.

Al l vot ing is conducted in the The Elaine Fleck Gallery at 888 Queen Street West, Toronto.

Gary Ray RushDirector, The Elaine Fleck Gallery

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We are bringing this catalogue to you of estab-l ished and up-and-coming art ists to engage your patronage. I bel ieve that patronage is what fuels a career. Come to the gal lery on October 3rd during Nuit Blanche and throughout the month of October to see some of this wonderful work in person.

Be a Patron of the Arts, Support the Arts in Canada.

Photo by Jamie Day Fleck

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Elaine FleckGallery Owner, Curator, Art DealerThe Elaine Fleck Gallery

“THERE ARE THREE THINGS THAT MAKE A GOOD PIECE OF ART:BODY, MIND, SOUL. SO, THE TECHNICALITY HAS TO BE THERE,THE IDEA HAS TO BE THERE AND THEN THAT INSPIRATION(WHICH I WAS TALKING ABOUT EARLIER) WHICH IS EMPTYINGYOURSELF OUT AND LETTING IT COME THROUGH.”

Excerpt from an interview with Kathy Kissik conducted by Elaine Fleck in Naples, Florida. July 2009

Kathy Kissik is an American art ist currently doing a residency at the South Beach Art Center in Miami Beach.

CREATING ART WORKSHOP WITH KATHY KISSIKThursday October 8th, 2009

Limited seatingCost $150.00 + GST

Call- in or register in-person at the gal lery

G A L L E R Y F E AT U R E D A R T I S T

K AT H Y K I S S I K

Photo by Gary Ray Rush

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G A L L E R Y F E AT U R E D A R T I S T

Toronto

MICHAEL CONWAY

New York City Elevated , photography

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Toronto and BerlinCYLLA VON TIEDEMANN

Memory , photography

imMersion, photography

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Chyron , photography

Hogsback Fal l , photography

Toronto

INGER WHIST

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Toronto

GARY RAY RUSH

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G A L L E R Y F E AT U R E D A R T I S T

Toronto and Los Angeles JOHN PARKES

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Chairman Mao Antiqued , photography

Neon #1 , photography

Hotel Rosslyn, LA , photography

G A L L E R Y F E AT U R E D A R T I S T

MichiganGLENN WOLFF

My l i fe as a swamp thing; the later years, paint ing

River, paint ing

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N E W F E AT U R E D A R T I S T

Western Massachusetts and New York Cityb. Australia

STEVEN VOTE

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Taxi Series #6 , photography

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TorontoROBERT ALAN WHITE

After the Rain , photography

N E W F E AT U R E D A R T I S T

N E W F E AT U R E D A R T I S T

TorontoDIANA JURICEVIC

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When the voice, from deep inside the body, breathes l i fe intowords and speaks them aloud , paint ing

We are bui l t of l i lacs and laughter , paint ing

UPCOMING EVENTS SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2009

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September 10 - 26 “How The Light Gets In” Diana JuricevicCurrent Show Opening Reception Thursday September 17, 7-10 pm

September 18 - 20 Queen Street Art Crawl www.westqueenwest.ca/event/queen-west-art-crawl

Saturday October 3 Nuit Blanche Show: “Best of 2009”Dusk - Dawn

October 3 - 31 “Best of 2009” Catalogue Artists Contest and Show Come and vote for your favouri te art ists

Thursday October 8 Creating Art: An Evening with Kathy Kissik7 - 10 pm Limited Seating, Cost $150.00 + GST Cal l 416-469-8005 or register in person at the gal lery 888 Queen Street West

November 5 - 28 Steven Vote and Robert Alan White: Contemporary Photography

Opening Reception: Thursday November 5, 2009 7-10 pm

December 3 - 24 Catalogue Contest Winners Show “Two Winners” Categories: Contemporary Fine Art and Contemporary Fine Art Photography

The Elaine Fleck Gallery

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I remember the f i rst t ime I bought a piece of serious art i t was a black and white

photograph which inspired me to pursue a black and white campaign for Club Monaco which

became part of the DNA of the brand. A whole new world opened up to me and I have never

stopped col lect ing since. My wife Kim and I started col lect ing contemporary art in ‘96 i t has

enhanced the way we look at the world and has enriched our l ives.

Whether i t is a Richard Serra paint ing or the works of upcoming art ist l ike Kathy Kissik, i t is

important to rely on the eye of certain curators/gal lery owners l ike that of Elaine Fleck to help

create a col lect ion that wi l l br ing you years of incredible pleasure.

Joseph MimranCreative Director, Joe FreshFounder, Club MonacoChair, Fashion Design Counci l of Canada

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WINNER

Toronto647-402-3570www.thebeverlyowensproject.cominfo@thebeverlyowensproject.com

BEVERLY OWENS

How I remember i t , photo-based encaustic

C U R AT O R ’ S C H O I C E W I N N E R : L I F E T I M E A C H I E V E M E N T A W A R D

TorontoThe Elaine Fleck Gallery

www.elainefleckgallery.com

DR. PETER ALBERTI

Soda Siphons , photography

Longshen Rice Terraces , photography

Abandoned Tug St. Christopher, Ushuaia , photography

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Toronto416-569-6116www.akaphoto.cainfo@akaphoto.ca

AKA PHOTOGRAPHY

HWY27-006 , photography

HWY27-004 , photography2 2 |

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Toronto416-871-8041

www.flickr.com/photos/bikepossealbeckster@gmail.com

ALIXANDER BECK

February 4/14 , photographyFebruary 11/14 , photography

February 13/14 , photography

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Toronto416-461-7813www.awartgallery.comandrewwcwang@yahoo.com

Beach , mixed mediaRoof , mixed media

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ANDREW WANG

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Toronto416-702-6924

www.aimartistry.comamy@aimartistry.com

AMY SHACKLETON

Wake , paint ing

Fuse , paint ing

Flight , paint ing

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Toronto416-505-8252

www.benjkoffman.cominfo@benjkoffman.com

BENJ KOFFMAN

Maestro Victor Feldbri l l , paint ing

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Toronto416-960-9044www.beverleyabramson.combev@beverleyabramson.com

BEVERLEY ABRAMSON

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Risqué Business 6, New York , photography

Risqué Business 5, New York , photography

Jezebel Express and Peekaboo Pointe, New York , photography

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Toronto416-699-2828

www.bradforddunlop.combrad@bradforddunlop.com

BRADFORD DUNLOPBoarded Window , photography

Metropol is , photography

Waters Edge , photography

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Toronto416-320-7603www.carypenny.comcapenny@telus.net

CARY PENNY

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Galla , photography

Poplar , photography

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Winnipeg MB204-772-9082

www.firmangallery.comdfirman@mts.net

DAVID FIRMAN

Freeride Ramp , photography In a Pine Grove , photography

Walk 3-11-47 , photography

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Whitby, ON www.davidhemmingsbirdphotography.com

DAVID G. HEMMINGS

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Snowy Owl Incoming , photography

Bald Eagle Stare , photography

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New York914-282-6432

www.murckophotography.comdavid@murckophotography.com

DAVID MURCKO

Elephant , photography

Mahathat temple , photography

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Toronto416-484-6001www.eliasmina.commail@eliasmina.com

ELIAS MINA

Southern Europe 4 , pho tography By the Sea 10 , pho tography

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Toronto416-654-3281

www.evansteingarten.comevan@evansteingarten.com

EVAN STEINGARTEN

Female Face formed in Puddle of Paint , photography

Unfinished Bui lding , photography

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The Elaine Fleck Gallery Elaine Fleck has a reputat ion for her discerning eye, great taste and a passion for

representing art ists that bring contemporary f ine art to the next level.

Elaine helps individuals both new to col lect ing art and establ ished. Elaine also works

with corporat ions and inst i tut ions to purchase photographs, photo based f ine art, and other

contemporary works of art singly or in col lect ions.

Framing is an important factor in both displaying and protect ing works of art , to that end

The Elaine Fleck Gallery offers a wide range of custom framing options which are designed to work

aesthetical ly with a piece while providing decades of protect ion to i t .

In addit ion to displaying work in a gal lery sett ing the gal lery maintains an inventory of

photographs, photo based f ine art, and other contemporary works.

The gal lery hours are Wednesday through Sunday 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. You can also visi t by

appointment or by chance.

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“The Neighbourhood”The Elaine Fleck Gallery is si tuated in the heart of the West Queen West, Art and Design Distr ict

Some of our neighbours include:

Fresh - restaurant, Swan - restaurant, Angel l Gal lery, Roth Knibb Architects,

Magpie Designs - woman’s fashion, Galerie Lausberg, Brian Bai ley - fashion design, Tern Art Suppl ies, Oyster Boy - restaurant, Grreat Stuff - men’s fashion,

Atomic - decorat ive arts boutique , Fawn - fashion.

There are more than thirty addit ional f ine art gal ler ies within walking distance of our block. Yummy Food, Fashion Designers, Art and Design Boutiques, Cool Street Vibes, Contemporary Art!

“Take a walk on the west side”

Photo by Gary Ray Rush

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Toronto905-763-9751www.doufineart.comdouartwork@hotmail.com

GUO YUE DOU

Decision Making , paint ing

The Part ing, paint ing

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2 0 0 9 S U B M I S S I O N S

Toronto416-444-3237

www.huwmorgan.ca huw.morgan@gmail.com

HUW MORGAN

Sunset on the White House (From the Road North) , photography Phonehenge (From the Road North) , photography

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Toronto416-233-2635adam.irena@sympatico.ca

IRIKO

Nature Untamed , paint ing

Timelessness , paint ing

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Toronto, ON416-539-9206

www.campagnabronze.comjulie@campagnabronze.com

JULIE CAMPAGNA

Bag Lady, sculpture

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Toronto, ON416-560-0680www.jcswartz.comjames.swartz@sympatico.ca

JAMES C. SWARTZ

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Reflect ions, Venice , photography

Polaris , paint ing

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Ottawa, ONwww.jeanjewer.com

jeanjewer@rogers.com

JEAN JEWER

The Elements, paint ing Summer Storm , paint ing

2 0 0 9 S U B M I S S I O N S

Los Angeles818-621-1440www.jeffseltzerphotography.comjeff@jeffseltzerphotography.com

JEFF SELTZER

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Getty Indox , photography

Four Chairs in a Room, photography

Paint Store, photography

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Vancouver, BC604-787-1806

www.karenmoe.netklmoe@telus.net

KAREN MOE

The Steady Extinct ion of Tears, pr int Your Vani l la Heart, pr int

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Toronto, ON416-839-5170www.katedennis.cominfo@katedennis.com

KATE DENNIS

EMP3, photoraphy

EMP6, photography

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2 0 0 9 S U B M I S S I O N S

Mallorytown, ON613-923-1857

www.lauriesponagle.calaurie@lauriesponagle.ca

LAURIE SPONAGLECWT Gan (Beaver Hal l) , drawing CWT Gan (Sleepy Hollow), drawing

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2 0 0 9 S U B M I S S I O N S

Toronto, ON 416-897-9010 www.lidadesign.comdesign@lidadesign.com

LIDA SHANEHCHIYAN

My desit iny , photography

I speak , photography

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TorontoThe Elaine Fleck Gallery

www.elainefleckgallery.com

LUBY CARR

Riviera, photography

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Toronto416-616-5239 www.overflowart.com

LYNE WAGNER

Twins, paint ings

Crispy Pear, paint ings

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2 0 0 9 S U B M I S S I O N S

Ottawa613-277-6777

www.luxetveritas.netmark@luxetveritas.ca

MARK SCHACTER

Hockey on the Lake, photography Road Out of Anchor Point, photography

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New York City and Florida727-441-8856www.ninawinters.com bronzes@ninawinters.com

NINA WINTERS

Exhilarat ion, bronze sculpture

The Kiss, bronze sculpture

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2 0 0 9 S U B M I S S I O N S

Richmond, BC604-214-0717

pamholl@gmail.com

PAMELA HOLL HUNT

Turquoise Vei l , paint ing

Freedom , paint ing

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Havana, Cuba55-7-272-2516www.photohu.com

PETER HUBLERToronto416-534-5141hublerpeter@gmail.com

La Habana, photography

Man On Bicycle, photography

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2 0 0 9 S U B M I S S I O N S

Toronto416-656-5746

web.me.com/saraloftussloftus1117@rogers.com

SARA LOFTUS

Night Light at Luxor, photography

Pharaoh’s Sandbox, photography

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Toronto416-712-4664www.stevengruber.comstevengruber@rogers.com

STEVEN GRUBER

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NYC Sunrise Panorama, photography

CNE Monk, photography

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Toronto416-992-2566

www.stephenmcneill.cominfo@stephenmcneill.com

STEPHEN MCNEILL

Mushrooms, photography The Roll of Li fe, photography

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Toronto and Peterborough, OnThe Elaine Fleck Gallerywww.elainefleckgallery.com

SUSAN FISHER

Kawartha Vignette I I , encaustic mixed media

Existential , perhaps?, encaustic mixed media

The Alchemy of Remains II , encaustic mixed media2 0 0 9 S U B M I S S I O N S

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