A Journey in Art

Lorne Wagman: 'I was born in 1957 and raised in North York, Ontario, a suburb of Toronto, where I began painting at the age of 13, encouraged by my sister. My allied activities at this time were geology, chemistry and natural science. My interest in nature was more toward experiencing, rather than understanding it. Exploring and experiencing the city ravines were a direct influence for me to become an artist. As this landscape did not include panoramic views such as mountains or waterfalls, this led to my concentration on intimate or close up subjects, such as forest interiors, weeds and rocks. This approach has remained with me throughout the years and only recently have I begun to paint skies, a much broader subject.

'I seldom leave my 160-hectare farm in Bruce County to sketch. It’s all here - I’m an extreme regionalist. I don’t use photographs as part of the painting process. I feel it is critical to get the details right and record both one’s perceptions and misconceptions. The on-site experience allows me to choose which elements to emphasize, where to abstract, and where to simplify or add detail. I am cognizant of the need to strike a balance between abstraction and realism. Good use of the abstract brings believability to a piece, and believability is more important than getting every detail correct.'

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