Faces & Figures 1987

	Faces & Figures 1987 In 1987, Michael and two colleagues began a series of world class stone sculpture exhibitions on Granville Island, Vancouver, Canada.These exhibitions showcased their art, celebrating contemporary stone sculpture. These exhibitions were produced, curated and financed entirely by the artists, with no private or corporate sponsorship. The exhibitions were christened "Faces & Figures" and there were seven showings over a ten year period. The location of Granville Island was chosen as it draws many visitors to Vancouver and the artists could expand their clientel base by exposing their sculpture to an international audience. The Faces & Figures shows were an instant success and quickly became an anticipated annual event on the Vancouver art scene. From the opening night to the close of each show, hundreds of visitors enjoyed the talents of the sculptors and each show was a near sell-out. This was the inaugaral exhibition, held in the Granville Island Room. There were over 50 major works in this show by sculptors Michael Binkley, George Pratt, Babe Gunn and Maya. Michael and Sommerville Designs designed the exhibition logo for invitations and posters.
Canadian Prime Minister's wife, Ms. Maureen McTeer opens the show (above) and unveils Michael's "Mysterious Crystal" (below).
The guests admire Michael's marble male torso (above).
Kerri Gallup & Ross Binkley admire "Mysterious Crystal".

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