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Bio

Ken Bray grew up in Atlantic Canada (born 1956, Nova Scotia).  He began studying the fundamentals of painting at the age of 10. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Regina, where he studied under Ted Godwin and Art McKay. He received a Masters of Fine Arts from York University, studying under Ted Bieler and Mike Davey. Further studies led to a Bachelor of Art Education, University of Toronto.

A descendant of generations of Nova Scotian fishermen and coal miners, Ken has long been inspired by the creativity and resourcefulness of his ancestors and their ability to survive on hostile land and sea. As a young lad, his own discoveries and explorations along coasts and on the water were seminal to this affinity and respect for the land.  In earlier works through the 1980's and 90's his work signified man's abilities to implement materials and processes as a stabilizing and balancing response to conditions given by nature.  "Bray turns to his Nova Scotian heritage for what it offers as response to such conditions." (Jerry McGrath, 1986, Vanguard Magazine).  The work through this period employed a variety of sculptural methods as well as drawings and watercolours.

After some years away from the easel when his three children were small, Ken has returned with a new body of work.  This new work depicts the raw image of landscape, without a trace of humanity.  Ken takes regular trips to the East coast and to points along the Canadian Shield.  His prairie landscapes are derived from the last fifteen years of summers in the Qu'Appelle Valley in Saskatchewan, the home province of his wife, Marita.

He has exhibited his work throughout Canada. His art is held in private collections in Canada, the United States and Europe. He has received several provincial arts awards and a significant Canada Council Award.  He presently lives in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Selected C.V.

     EDUCATION
   
     B.Ed.    Visual Arts University of Toronto, 1992
     M.F.A.   Visual Arts York University, 1984
     B.F.A.    Visual Arts University of Regina, 1982

     SOLO EXHIBITIONS
     The University Club, U of R ,  2013
     Last Mountain Kake Art Gallery, Regin Beach, 2009
     Saskatchewan Science Center,  Regina, 1994
     Eye Level Gallery,  Halifax, 1987
     Mercer Union, Toronto, 1986 
     IDA Gallery, Toronto,  1984
     Norman MacKenzie Art Gallery,  Regina, 1982

    SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

    Collection of University Club StaFF , U of R ,  2017
    Letterbox Gallery,  Lumsden,  Saskatchewan,  2005 -2008
    Erindale Art Gallery,  University of Toronto, 1990
    ES 2 Gallery,  University of Waterloo, 1986
    Pauline McGibbon Cultural Center,  Toronto, 1984
    IDA Gallery, Toronto, 1982 
    IDA Gallery, Toronto, 1983 
    Norman MacKenzie Art Gallery,  Regina, 1981

    BIBLIOGRAPHY

    Katz, Milena.   Parkhurst Exchange,  Montreal,  February,  2005
    Collins, Michael.  Art Review and Theory, Toronto, 1987
    Lean, Cheryl.  CBC Radio, "Mainstreet",  Halifax,  Nov. 5, 1987
    Barnard, Elissa.  The Halifax Chronicle Herald,  Dec. 16, 1987
    McGrath, Jerry.  Vanguard Magazine,  Oct. / Nov. 1986

    AWARDS

    Ontario Arts Council, Artist in Schools Program, 1983-1990
    Canada Council, B - Grant, 1988
    Canada Council, Project Grant, 1987
    Ontario Arts Council, Material Assistance Grant, 1986,1987
    Saskatchewan Arts Board, Travel Assistance Grant, 1982 

    TEACHING EXPERIENCE

    Art Instructor, City of Regina, Community Program, 1995
    Teacher, North York Board of Education, 1992/93
    Artist in Schools, North York Board of Education, 1990-84
    Drawing Instructor, Koffler Center of the Arts, Toronto, 1988, 1989
    Project Instructor, Ontario Games for the Physically Disabled, 1987
    Sessional Instructor, University of Waterloo, 1985/86 (Drawing/Painting) 
    Instructor, York University, 1983/84 (Studio Elective) 
    Graduate Assistant, York University, 1982/83 (Lecture Series) 
    Instructor, University of Regina, 1982 (Studio/Theory) 

   GUEST LECTURES

   North York Board of Education, 1990
   York University, 1989, 1987
   Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, 1987

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