Visual Artist Gerard Pas on the Work of Greg Curnoe

10/18/23 • 45 min

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Joe and Mark are joined by visual artist Gerard Pas to discuss the work of Greg Curnoe.

Gerard was born in The Netherlands and immigrated to Canada with his parents when he was a boy. When he was a teen, he moved back to Holland, where he steeped himself in the Dutch masters and launched his career in art.

Greg Curnoe was a huge influence on Gerard; both artists made London, Ontario their homes. At first, Greg was Gerard's hero, then mentor, then friend and colleague.

Find out more about Gerard Pas and Greg Curnoe and their work on the show notes page for this episode.

Re-Creative is a co-production of Donovan Street Press Inc. in association with Mark A. Rayner.

Joe and Mark are joined by visual artist Gerard Pas to discuss the work of Greg Curnoe.

Greg Curnoe was a huge influence on Gerard; both artists made London, Ontario their homes. At first, Greg was Gerard's hero, then mentor, then friend and colleague.

Find out more about Gerard Pas and Greg Curnoe and their work on the show notes page for this episode.

Re-Creative is a co-production of Donovan Street Press Inc. in association with Mark A. Rayner.

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