Harry Kiyooka, RCA

An exhibition to celebrate the life, art and contributions of Harry Kiyooka, 1928-2022.

Harry Kiyooka was an accomplished painter and printmaker who as an artist inspired and influenced generations of artists through his teachings and art.

In 2007 Harry and his wife and fellow artist Katie Ohe created the Kiyooka Ohe Art Centre (KOAC), a gallery in Springbank focused on their their cultural legacy fullfilling a lifetime as teachers and artists dedicated to the education, creation and the promotion of contemporary art. In 2018 Harry and Katie were awarded AUArts Honorary Master of Fine Arts degrees.

The "Harry Kiyooka" exhibition pays tribute to Harry's legacy and career displaying art according to light and colour. His study of light is the one constant throughout all of his series including portraits, landscapes and abstractions. He was inspired by how light affects colours at different times of the day.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Harry on July 16, 2 - 5 pm.