David Graff - Elements Converge
Graff's artwork blurs the line between the importance of its physical form and the memories it evokes within the viewer. The act of remembrance becomes more interesting than the art itself. However, with Graff's conceptual design and skill with metallic leafing (gilding), colourful pigments, and acrylic resin, these memories might have been recovered over time. Graff's mastery of mixed media is evident in his dramatic paintings that seamlessly weave together the luxury of metallic leafing, the subtlety of transparent colour glazes, and the sleek finish of high-sheen resin. This chemistry of materials brings his canvases to life, creating a dance of depth and luminosity that invites the viewer to explore every inch.
West End Gallery respectfully acknowledges the Lekwungen peoples, specifically the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations, on whose traditional lands our Victoria gallery stands. We also acknowledge that our Edmonton gallery is situated on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional gathering place for diverse Indigenous peoples, including the Cree, Blackfoot, Metis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway/Saulteaux/Anishinaabe, and Inuit.