Michael Hames

Canadian — Contemporary

An artist highly regarded for his landscapes and portraiture, sculpture and illustration, Michael Hames believes strongly in the continuation of traditional printmaking methods as a means of artistic expression.

Born in Ontario in 1952, Hames studied at the Alberta College of Art, graduating in 1975 with the honour of being that year’s recipient of the coveted Elizabeth T. Greenshields Memorial Foundation grant. After teaching drawing at Selkirk College, Michael moved to the west coast where he earned an excellent reputation as an illustrator and began in earnest to show his artwork, the result of which led to his twice exhibiting in Canada’s National Museum.

The last decade has seen Michael’s artistic career flourish. Not content to rely on what’s become easy and known to be saleable, Michael is constantly experimenting with medium and technique, resulting in a following of collectors who are always eagerly awaiting the next surprise. Equally competent in graphite, oil and mixed media, as well as various sculpture techniques, Michael’s series of one-man shows have proven successful and inspiring.

An advocate of the original print, Michael has vehemently refused to go the photo-lithographic or giclee route that so many of today’s artists have sadly embraced. Instead, Michael has tried to encourage fellow artists to pursue traditional printmaking methods so as to add to their outlets for creative expression and, at the same time, offer the public affordable, yet original art.

In November of 2009, Michael was honoured with a second Elizabeth Greenshields Memorial Foundation grant, and in early 2010, two of his works were accepted for purchase by the Nova Scotia Art Bank. He is represented in Halifax, Nova Scotia by the Secord Gallery, and in British Columbia his work can be found at Steffich Fine Art, Salt Spring Island.

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Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant