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Atticus Gordon

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Bio

Atticus Gordon (b. 1995 Ottawa, Canada) is a painter working between Chicago and Canada. Atticus has a BFA at the University of Ottawa. and received an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His work has been exhibited in North America, Europe and Asia, including among other cities: London, Berlin, Shanghai, Chicago, and Toronto. His paintings can be seen in public collections in Ottawa and Montréal. Atticus is a recipient of the Ottawa Art Gallery Award of Excellence, the SAW Prize for New Work, and the Gaston Hèon Arts Merit Scholarship. He has also received grants from the Ontario Arts Council, the City of Ottawa and the University of Ottawa. Archive Contemporary in Montreal, SomoS in Berlin, and the Poor Farm in Wisconsin have all hosted Atticus for residencies.

Courses

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Description

Painting Practice is an introductory painting course offering. The curriculum addresses basic skills as related to a painting studio practice. Topics and curricular goals include material, facility and technique, space and color, as well as concept. This course is a prerequisite for all Multi-level Painting, Figure Painting and Advanced Painting Studio classes.

Class Number

1633

Credits

3

Description

Painting Practice is an introductory painting course offering. The curriculum addresses basic skills as related to a painting studio practice. Topics and curricular goals include material, facility and technique, space and color, as well as concept. This course is a prerequisite for all Multi-level Painting, Figure Painting and Advanced Painting Studio classes.

Class Number

1921

Credits

3