Paul Syme’s Paintings
2012
My artistic aim is two fold. In form, I explore the economy of stroke while remaining authentic to the form and the expressive qualities of the subject.
In content, I investigate 'play'. Specifically, with this series I use roller derby as my subject. I am a dad of two young girls so I take the importance of play seriously. When they’re adults, I hope they continue to play to grow and to cherish the joy of living. Roller derby is a sport owned by women. It is dynamic and powerful, full of drama and intensity. Their poses recall classical narratives and paintings.
Here is a Preview of my Derby paintings,
When the Working Day is Done...
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
Grounds for Play, ArtCan Gallery, Canning, NS (April - May, 2005)
Sketches from the Casting of Judas, The Coffee Merchant, Wolfville, NS (Oct. Dec. 1999)
Antipasto, The Manx , Ottawa, ON (Sept.-Oct.1995)
What the Children Do after the Sisters go to Bed, Chapel Gallery, Ottawa, ON (1995)
Altar, Zavitz Hall Gallery, Guelph, ON (April 1994)
Dinner at the Gallery, The Grad Lounge, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON (1994)
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Dig, Skim and Scrape. Paul Syme and Terry Drahos. Harvest Gallery, Wolfville, NS (2008)
Bodies of Water, Art Can Gallery, Canning, NS (2002)
Apple Blossom Exhibition, Aberdeen Place, Kentville, NS (1998)
NSCAD Student Art Store, Halifax, NS (1997 and 1998)
X-Mas / New Years Exhibit, Gallerie-Kinga-Gallery, Ottawa, ON (Dec. 1995 -Jan. 1996)
Art in the Market, Ottawa School of Art, Ottawa, ON (July 1994)
Fine Art Network Juried Art Show (5/250), University of Guelph, Guelph, ON (1994)
Figurative Emphasis at Guelph, Arboretum Centre, Guelph, ON (Feb. 1994)
Fine Art Network Juried Art Show, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON (March 1993)
Borrowings, Ponds Gallery, Guelph, ON (January 1993)
Fine Art Network Juried Art Show, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON (March 1992)
