 Ken Kirkby was born in 1940 in London, England. His family moved to Spain in 1945 and then one year later to Portugal where he spent his formative years.
Kirkby moved to Canada in 1958, then traveled the Far North and on returning from the Arctic, Kirkby took up residence in Vancouver. His crowning achievement
is a massive work titled Isumataq. Measuring 152 feet long by 12 feet in height.
Isumataq is the largest portrait on canvas ever painted. This strikingly beautiful creation was unveiled in the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa in March of 1992.
His work is collected by corporations and individuals internationally. Ken Kirkby lives
in the Parksville, Qualicum Beach community of Vancouver Island. |
These works are from the 2011 Small Works Show. All works under Five Hundred dollars. The show runs until December 22nd. Call for Info and Pricing 250-585-5506. |
