I am constantly reinventing myself – so many languages to explore, and plug into, in order to report what I see, feel,
absorb; so the many stages of my growth – periods of transition, each one had to be; each happened overnight, so to speak. I never wished to remain with a comfortable language to rest my head on.”
George P. Forgie – March 2009
George Forgie, Multimedia Artist
Professional Artist for over 50 years creating works in Oils, Drawings, Sculpture and Photography. Have been represented in Galleries across Canada.
I am constantly reinventing myself – so many languages, disciplines to explore, and plug into, in order to report what I see, feel, absorb; so many stages of my growth – periods of transition, each one had to be; each happened overnight, so to speak. I never wished to remain with a comfortable style (language) to rest my head upon. Throughout my creative years l have tasted a variety of subject matters yet remained primarily with the landscape and the ever changing elements of the human figure.
At present, working on a series of large pen and ink drawings under the Title of “My Absurd World”.
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
- Masters Gallery Ltd., Calgary, Alberta
- Fairfield Institutions Supplies ltd. Montreal, Quebec
- Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg
- Queens University Collection Kingston, Ontario
- Toronto Dominion Bank, Toronto, Ontario
- University of Guelph, Ontario
- Art Gallery, Sarnia, Ontario
- North York Hydro, Toronto Ontario
- P.Coll. S Banks-Television Ltd., Ontario
- North York Board of Education, Toronto, Ontario
- Hamilton Teachers Federation, (“Reflections of an Artist as a Young Boy”)
- Cedar Ridge Art Gallery, Scarborough, Ontario (Horizons #50-S)
- Paul and Bobbie Speck, Toronto (many works)
- Hamilton Art Gallery Private Collector (“Sun Bathers”)
- J. Cameron, Private Collector (“Blind Leading the Blind”)
- R.A. Dominco, Ontario - Sculpture (“Limitless Learning”)
- Mr. & Mrs. Ed Wilson, Claremont, Ontario (“Harmony in Focus”)
- Art Gallery of Guelph (Painting #19S)
AWARDS
- 2016 - Mary Pratt - Award of Excellence 1st Prize – Etobicoke Art Gallery
- 2011 - Artist Honorarium – Cedar Ridge
- 1983 - Award of Excellence – North York Arts Council
- 1968 - First Award – Glenhurst Arts Council, Brantford
- 1967 - Ontario Centennial Purchase Award – 2 oils on Canvas
- 1964 - Best of the Show Award, Kiwanis Festival
- 1963 - Best oil of the Show Award, Four Seasons
If you have any questions feel free to visit the contact page and fill out the form or email gforgie2@gmail.com.