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Artist Statement:
Leo, is a Toronto born painter
who is active in oils, as well
as oil pastels. Most of his
works have been brought about
on location (plein air) or
occasionally executed in the
studio, based on site
sketches. He is an active
cyclist and often endeavors by
these means to ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Upcoming Exhibitions:
Presernov vecer
739 Browns Line
Feb. 6, 2009
Hugh's Room
2261 Dundas St. W.
May/June, 2008
www.hughsroom.com
Junction Art Festival
Agora Cafe
3015 Dundas St. W.
Sept. 6-9,2007
Gallery OneZedTwo
2975 Dundas St. W.
Feb., 2007
www.galleryOneZedTwo.com
RBC Jubilee
Roy ...
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Artist Galleries:
GALLERY113
113 Jefferson Avenue
Toronto, ON
www.gallery113.ca
Gallery OneZedTwo
2975 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, ON
www.galleryOneZedTwo.com
Auto-Grotto
edaas gallery,
Latitude 44, Toronto,
The Eclectic Gallery, Toronto,
George's Trains, Toronto,...
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Collections:
"The Contra Guys", Investment
Columnists, Toronto, Canada
http://www.contratheheard.com..
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Commissions:
Coming Soon!
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* ALL ABOARD THE JUNCTIONS ARTS FESTIVAL; Local artist showcases railway-inspired works (excerpts from).
By: Kaleb Brown, contributing writer for the Village Gleaner a community newspaper for Toronto's west end. September 2004.
It seems only appropriate that an arts festival in a neighbourhood named for the convergence of railway tracks features an artist specializing in locomotive themed paintings. "I was born in The Junction and grew up there," says local artist Leo Bolta. "That's why this deals with those themes. Most people don't know that signs of mid-19th century railway activity still exits.” And Bolta makes a point of finding them. “As a kid I was kind of intimidated by (locomotives). I saw them as being so powerful and painted so boldly. It reminded me of those poisonous caterpillars that are so vibrant, warning one to stay away,” he continues. Despite their early intimidation, the locomotives captivated Bolta and he began to capture their beauty on canvas. In The Mills for example, Bolta depicts two grain cars being unloaded into silos at the former Maple Leaf Mills site at Junction Road. At first glance, the painting seems simple, but the key is the contrasts the artist has made. There everywhere: unique foreground with dark, looming sky, bright and powerful cars, yet isolated and cold. Bolta’s work perfectly embodies the theme of this year’s festival: a place where things come together, an intersection, a crossroads and a neighbourhood. That neighbourhood provides much of the festival’s magic and charm. The Junction’s architecture dates back to the mid-1800’s and is one of the city’s oldest and most historically significant communities. It reflects a beauty and artistry that Bolta has set his sights on capturing and which will be on display during the Junction Arts Festival running Sept. 11 and 12.
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