Chris Carbone

Biography

I was born in Toronto, and my passion for art started at a young age when I discovered my talent for drawing. My journey as an artist has been a process of self-discovery and exploration. My paintings have been exhibited in numerous galleries across Canada and have been collected internationally. With over 40 years of professional practice, I have developed distinct techniques that create unique visual experiences in each painting.


Artist Statement

For me, painting is about the act of making marks, the interplay of colours, and the contrast between light and dark. I try to capture brightness, drama, and a powerful sense of atmosphere in each painting. My work represents a dialogue between spontaneous abstract gestures and figurative landscapes, balancing these two reference points to create captivating and thought-provoking images. The interaction of these elements is endlessly intriguing.

My paintings reflect my daily observations and experiences, which are brought to life on the canvas. I draw inspiration from various settings, including urban and rural landscapes, vibrant sunsets, dramatic cloud formations, and distant views of land and water. These diverse sources of inspiration enrich the depth and meaning of my...

Ontario College of Art, Toronto, Ontario - Continuing Education - 3D Illustration

University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario - Fine Art Studio / Fine Art History, B.A.

Humber College of Applied Arts, Toronto, Ontario – Communication & Design

SOLO EXHIBITIONS [Selected]
2013 Galerie D’Avignon, Montreal, Quebec
2008 Hollander York Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2006 Galerie D’Avignon, Montreal, Quebec
Winsor Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia
Vanderleelie Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
1990 Annex Fine Art, Toronto, Ontario

GROUP EXHIBITIONS [Selected]
2024 Muse Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2023 Muse Gallery, “Own The Light”, Toronto, Ontario
2022 Muse Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2021 Muse Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2017 Muse Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2016 Muse Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2015 Muse Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2014 Galerie D’Avignon, Montreal, Quebec
Muse Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2013 Galerie D’Avignon, Montreal, Quebec
Muse Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2012 Sopa Fine Arts, Kelowna, British Columbia
2011 Galerie D’Avignon, Montreal, Quebec
2010 Galerie D’Avignon, Montreal, Quebec
Assiniboia Gallery, Regina, Saskatchewan
Hollander York Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2009 Galerie D’Avignon, Montreal, Quebec
Assiniboia Gallery, Regina, Saskatchewan
Hollander York Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2008 Galerie D’Avignon, Montreal, Quebec
Hollander York Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
Terence Robert Gallery, Ottawa, Ontario
2007 Galerie D’Avignon, Montreal, Quebec
Hollander York Gallery, Toronto, ...