First-Past-The-Post

Acrylic on Canvas, 24x18 inches, 2022

William Armstrong (He/Him), Master of Fine Art

Artwork Description: This painting uses the winter landscape to look at how travel is influenced by urban design. Footprints indicate subtle signs of resistance against pre-designed paths. 

Artist's Bio:  William Armstrong is a visual artist from Red Deer, Alberta. He is a graduate of Red Deer Polytechnic as well as the Alberta University of the Arts, where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2023. He is currently working towards his Master of Fine Art in Scotland at the Glasgow School of Art. 

Artist's statement: In my practice, I am concerned with how walking as a method of movement can impact the ways we perceive the urban landscape, particularly in places where walking is discouraged by the layout of said environment. My work draws from my own photography in the places I walk through, often highlighting overlooked or unusual perspectives in the city.

Artist's contact info: smartwillfriday@gmail.com