Through technical exploration with brush and blade Weiss exhibits a contemporary understanding of a 19th century light in his textural and atmospheric oil paintings. Undertones of romanticism float to the surface of a body of work that sweeps easily across representational and abstract interpretations of nature and landscape.
EDUCATION
1990 B.A. High Honours in Drama, The University of Saskatchewan - Studies in acting, directing, drawing and photography
1992 Université Paris-Sorbonne, completing coursework for a Master’s Degree in Theatre Studies
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2015 Salon XV, Paul Hardy Studio, Calgary, AB
2013 The Land and Fallow, Nouveau Gallery, Regina, Saskatchewan
2012 whether it existed, The Weiss Gallery, Calgary, AB
2010 THRESHOLD, The Weiss Gallery, Calgary, AB
2008 The Broader Path, The Weiss Gallery, Calgary, AB
2004 all the world goes by, Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, Calgary AB
2002 Inside Wilds, Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, Calgary, AB
2000 Into the Open, Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, Calgary, AB
1999 The Memory Series, Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, Calgary, AB
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2017 Natalie Myles Curates, Back Gallery Project, Vancouver BC
2014 MacKenzie Gala Art Auction, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, Saskatchewan
2013 The AAF Contemporary Art Fair London, with Black Rat Projects, London, England
2013 Chroma, Summer Group Show, Christine Klassen Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
2012 Sprung, Nouveau Gallery, Regina Saskatchewan
2012 MacKenzie Gala Art Auction, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, Saskatchewan
2011 Chroma, The Weiss Gallery, Calgary, Alberta, Summer Group Show, Calgary, AB
2010 The AAF Contemporary Art Fair NYC, with The Weiss Gallery, New York City, NY
Chroma, The Weiss Gallery, Calgary, AB
Nouveau Gallery, Regina, SK
2009 The Weiss Gallery, Calgary, AB
2008 Beauty, The Weiss Gallery, Calgary, AB
2007 Grand – 1850-2007, The Weiss Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
2007 MacKenzie Gala Art Auction, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, Saskatchewan
2006 Summer Exhibition, Nouveau Gallery, Regina, Saskatchewan
2005 MacKenzie Gala Art Auction, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, Saskatchewan
2005 The AAF Contemporary Art Fair NYC, with Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, New York City, NY
2005 Theatrical Arts and Other Neat Stuff, Mezzanine Gallery, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
2004 The AAF Contemporary Art Fair, with Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, New York City, NY
2004 Friends of the Mezzanine, Mezzanine Gallery, University of Calgary, Calgary AB
2004 Sunscreen 2004, Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, Calgary, AB
2004 Landscape X9, Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, Calgary, AB
2003 8 Gems, Mezzanine Gallery, University of Calgary, Calgary AB
2003 Deck the Walls, Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, Calgary, AB
2003 The Affordable Art Fair, New York, with Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, New York, NY
2003 Art Chicago, with Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL
2003 Landscape X 9, Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, Calgary, AB
2001 Boston International Fine Art Exhibition, exhibited by Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, Boston, MA
2001 LANDSCAPE X 9, Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, Calgary, AB
2000 Boston International Fine Art Exhibition, exhibited by Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, Boston, MA
2000 Deck the Walls, Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, Calgary, AB
2000 LANDSCAPE X 8, Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, Calgary, AB
1999 LANDSCAPE X 7, Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, Calgary, AB
1999 Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, Calgary, AB
1998 Designer Showcase, Calgary, AB
1998 Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, Calgary, AB
1998 Introductions ‘98: Camrose Ducote (Vancouver), Marie Lannoo (Saskatoon), Jeff Nachtigall (Calgary), Lorraine Simms & Kevin Sonmor (Montreal)
1998 & Barry Weiss (Calgary), Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, Calgary, AB
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
2011 Kelly, Deirdre, Peek inside Paul Hardy’s lavish living/dining room, The Globe and Mail, Saturday June 25, 2011
2008 Blacklock, Jessica, Diversions //Hot Ticket, Visual Arts, Avenue Magazine (Calgary issue), June 2008, p. 147
2006 Smith, Steven Ross, Celebrating Saskatchewan Artists, Saskatchewan Arts Alliance, Don Kerr, editor. p.220-225
2005 Smith, Steven Ross, Holed up in Maple Creek, The Star Phoenix, January 22, p. E14.
2005 Stewart, Kelly, (*to die for) Painting by Barry Weiss, Western Living, Winter 2005, p.16
2004 Terrell, MJ. Heavenly Landscapes, Where Calgary, May/June.
2004 Davis, Anthony. Hot Ticket, Avenue, May.
2004 Jennings, Ryan. May Happenings, Elle Canada, May.
2004 Fast Forward, Canadian Art Magazine, spring, pg 17.
2001 Schael, Monica. In the Galleries: Newzones takes it to Boston, Where Calgary Gallery Guide, fall.
2000 Nancy, Tousley. ArtWalk: Festival gets to the art of the Matter, Calgary Herald, Sept. 14, p. B10, B12.
2000 Severson, Anne. Fresh Paint, Where Calgary, January, pGG5.
1999 Laviolette, Mary-Beth. Landscape Artists Travel Different Roads, Calgary Herald, May 22.
1999 Severson, Anne. Landscapes Suspended in Time, FFWD, May 20 – 26.
1999 Severson, Anne. Arts Update, FFWD, May 6 – 12.
1999 Severson, Anne. Bow Land Chinooks, Vie Des Arts, no. 174, spring, p.87.
COLLECTIONS
Bruce Munro Wright, Vancouver, BC
The Belvedere, Calgary, AB
Calgary Business Services, Calgary, AB
Energy Era Ltd, Calgary, AB
Embro Capital Corp., Calgary, AB
Ernst & Young, Calgary, AB
Madacalo Ltd, Calgary, AB
MatCo, Calgary, AB
McIntyre Bills, Calgary, AB
Opus Building Corp., Calgary, AB
Park Place Lodge, Fernie, BC