Using ink, gouache, and collage, Oblivion, etc. chronicles Gary Clement’s abiding interest in the natural world, science, mortality, farm animals, mythology, the unnatural world, sexuality, automobiles, track and field, contemporary poetry and mid 20th century interior decorating, among other things. He continues to draw inspiration from Saul Steinberg, John Berryman, Mad Magazine and Eleventh to Thirteenth Dynasty hieroglyphics.
Clement is the political cartoonist for the National Post. His cartoons have appeared in the New York Times, The Guardian and TIME. As a freelance illustrator, his work has appeared in publications around the world. He is also a children’s writer/illustrator whose many awards include the 1999 Governor General’s Award for Illustration for his book “The Great Poochini”. This is his 8th show atloop. He is represented in Toronto by loop Gallery as well as Parts Gallery.
