Ted Harrison, R.C.A – Book Launch and Exhibition

Ted Harrison, R.C.A  Exhibition
OpeningSaturday, October 17th, 2009

Book Signing
Painting Paradise: a biography in words and pictures
By Katherine Gibson

Launch of
The Ted Harrison Foundation

Ted Harrison

Ted Harrison is an extraordinary Canadian artist who, at 83, is still full ofenergy, ideas and good humour. He has agreed to this one last exhibition atHollander York in October 2009, to celebrate the launching of The Ted HarrisonFoundation which will fund through disbursements, the development ofCanadian art, artists and art education.

Harrison’s workcaptures and interprets the vast nature and spirit of northern Canadawith energetic waves of lush colour. This exciting exhibition offers some newpaintings for sale as well as a collection that spans the last few decades.

Ted Harrison’s list of awards is as long as a Yukonwinter. He was the first Canadian to exhibit at the prestigious InternationalChildren’s Book Exhibition in Bologna, Italy, in 1978.He holds the Order of Canada, the Order of British Columbia, and four honorarydoctorate degrees.

His authorized biography,“Ted Harrison:Painting Paradise”, by Vancouver writer, Katherine Gibson will be released at this significant event. Both Ted Harrison and Katherine Gibson will be present atthe Gallery on Saturday, October 17th from 1 to 5 pm to sign the newbiography.

Ted Harrison is a Canadian icon. Hollander York Gallery is proud to have representedTed for 30 years and honoured to present this historic event.