Gary Clement suffers from a chronic condition which causes him to fantasize that life in some pastoral countryside setting is somehow better, more wholesome and altogether more fulfilling than life in the city. Though recurrent, this condition is temporary and generally harmless. His heart, soul and brain are thoroughly metropolitan and the drawings and paintings in this show reflect his ongoing fascination with the interior and exterior phenomena of urban life. An agitated state of mind, a high-strung system of sinew and muscle, a jittery hand drawn line, these elements are all intrinsic the paintings and drawings by Gary Clement.

Gary's work has been published in many Canadian and North American journals and periodicals and he has been the recipient of numerous awards for his illustration work.

Illustrations (selected list of publications)

National Post, Saturday Night, Toronto Life Fashion, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, Time, Fortune, Civilization, Mother Jones, House & Garden, The Chicago Tribune, Courrier International.

Awards

2000 Gold , Poster design, (MEAT), Advertising & Design Club of Canada

1999 Governor General's Award, Children's illustration, (The Great Poochini)

1997 National Magazine Award, illustration Gold , Graphic design, Advertising & Design Club of Canada Mixed Media Award, Blackwood Gallery

1995 Drawing Award, Toronto Ouitdoor Art Exhibition

1994 Murray Kofffler Founding Chairman's Purchase Award , Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition Best Drawing Award, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition