waynecorlis — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:55:49 +0000

Wayne Corlis, is a local artist who has devoted his life to the mastery of various art media. He holds degrees from both Niagara College and Brock University, specializing in graphic design, illustration, and fine art. During his studies, Corlis has been awarded for his academic merit, graduating second overall in his program. He has also received bursaries and scholarships which have allowed him to take his educational endeavours overseas as an archaeological artist in Cyprus. The success of this independent project contributed to authorities having the confidence to offer Wayne a private studio at Rodman Hall Gallery during the fourth year of his program, a prestigious position offered to a select group of honours students.

Corlis’ work has been shown in multiple galleries and cafés across the region, as well as published overseas. He has also been an apprentice to a highly successful local painter, who he largely credits for the knowledge and skill he has refined to date. Wayne claims that his guidance has enabled the degree of recognition he has received as an abstract and realist painter. His pieces are brought forth from oil paints on canvas and privilege colour over content. His strength as a technician allows him to generate paints from their raw substances which provide colour more rich and luxurious than that which can be achieved through typical oil paints. These colours come to life in the form of unconventional imagery within cloud-like settings. Often by no particular intent of the artist, forms which are reminiscent of human faces and bodies emerge. The mystical presence of these completed pieces evokes strong emotions which are highly subjective.

One particularly successful showing of his oil paintings was his debut at 4 Triple 5 Café on Queen Street in Niagara Falls. The event was video recorded by the producers of the local talk show `MOCtalk`, and elicited repeat clientele who bought over 90 percent of the paintings on display that night. He was asked to return to the set this month for the one year anniversary of the show to illuminate the set with his newest paintings. Here he was publicly appreciated with the title of `Best Visual Artist` from among the many artists who had been guests on the series.

Recently, Corlis has shifted his artistic focus to multimedia projects including a position as Director of Photography for a new series titled `History of a Haunting` as well as footage from behind the scenes of a feature film. His talent in film earned him the people`s choice award: `Best Film` in the Sylvia Ang film festival. He is currently putting his skill and novel ideas to use as a producer at Northern Empire Studios, where he involved in the production of commercials, music videos and television series.

As a multifaceted and highly accomplished artist, Wayne has been termed by one of his instructors as the only truly original artists they have encountered. He intends to continue showing his artwork, and pursuing gallery space in prestigious galleries internationally.

waynecorlis — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:54:58 +0000

Tree (oil on canvas)

This painting is part of my 2009 year.

Check them out!

waynecorlis — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:43:10 +0000

This painting is from my 2009 series.

Wayne Corlis | Canadian Artist