A Digital Exhibit of Fine Art by Canadian Artists
A Digital Exhibit of Fine Art by Canadian Artists
MYROS BURIAK
Myros Buriak (1943-1987) was a self-taught Canadian artist best known for his expressionist paintings and representational waterolours. He began his career as an attorney in his hometown of Winnipeg, but after 3 years of working, he enrolled in the the School of Architecture at the University of Manitoba. He completed his architectural degree at University of British Columbia.
In 1973, Buriak, with wife Evelyn and son Amos, moved to an island in Howe Sound for a year where he began to experiment with watercolours, painting en plein air. Returning to Vancouver in 1974, he threw himself into the pursuit of painting, experimenting with different media and styles. Ultimately he became most comfortable with gouache, mixing his own pigments using centuries old recipes, and alternating between representational and abstract painting styles.
He was an active member of the Vancouver art scene through the 1970’s and 80’s, and was friends with fellow artists Jeff Wall, Ian Wallace, and playwright Tom Cone. He has lectured at Emily Carr University of Art and Design and Simon Fraser University on the topic of painting materials.
For more work by the artist, visit myrosburiak.com
MYROS BURIAK
Myros Buriak (1943-1987) was a self-taught Canadian artist best known for his expressionist paintings and representational waterolours. He began his career as an attorney in his hometown of Winnipeg, but after 3 years of working, he enrolled in the the School of Architecture at the University of Manitoba. He completed his architectural degree at University of British Columbia.
In 1973, Buriak, with wife Evelyn and son Amos, moved to an island in Howe Sound for a year where he began to experiment with watercolours, painting en plein air. Returning to Vancouver in 1974, he threw himself into the pursuit of painting, experimenting with different media and styles. Ultimately he became most comfortable with gouache, mixing his own pigments using centuries old recipes, and alternating between representational and abstract painting styles.
He was an active member of the Vancouver art scene through the 1970’s and 80’s, and was friends with fellow artists Jeff Wall, Ian Wallace, and playwright Tom Cone. He has lectured at Emily Carr University of Art and Design and Simon Fraser University on the topic of painting materials.
For more work by the artist, visit his website myrosburiak.com
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