Michael Belmore facts for kids
Michael Belmore is a talented Canadian artist born in 1971. He is known for creating amazing sculptures, mostly using strong materials like stone, copper, and other metals. His artwork is so important that it's displayed in famous places like the National Gallery of Canada and the Art Gallery of Ontario. He has also shown his art in many exhibitions in both Canada and the United States.
Michael Belmore's Art Journey
Michael Belmore finished his art studies at the Ontario College of Art and Design in 1994. He later earned a higher degree in Fine Arts from the University of Ottawa in 2019. He is a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, which is a group of very skilled Canadian artists.
His sculptures are featured in many important art collections. These include the National Gallery of Canada, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, and the National Museum of the American Indian in the United States.
Michael Belmore has held more than ten solo art shows, where only his work was displayed. He has also been part of over fifteen group shows with other artists. Some of these include "Into the Woods: Two Icons Revisited" (2015) at the Art Gallery of Ontario, and "Changing Hands: Art without Reservation" (2012).
How Michael Belmore Creates Art
Michael Belmore works with tough materials like stone, copper, and other metals. His art-making process is very detailed and takes a lot of time. He thinks carefully about the materials he uses, understanding their physical qualities and what they might symbolize.
In 2023, Michael Belmore was asked to create a special sculpture for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. This bridge connects Canada and the United States. The sculpture is about 2.7 meters (9 feet) tall. It was made to honor and celebrate the First Nations people. The sculpture looks like tree bark and was put in place in October 2024. Drivers can see it as they enter or leave Canada.
Recent Art Shows
Here are some of Michael Belmore's recent solo exhibitions:
- 2020 – Michael Belmore, Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto
- 2018 – thunder sky turbulent water, Central Art Garage gallery, Ottawa
- 2017 – mskwi
bloodsang, Karsh-Masson Gallery, Ottawa - 2016 – fenda, Nogueira da Silva Museum, Braga, Portugal
- 2015 – Michael Belmore, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technologies Project Space Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
- 2013 – Toil, Woodstock Art Gallery, Woodstock, ON
