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Faces & Figures 1993
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 fifth exhibition and the first time in the new exhibition hall, Performance Works. There were over 60 works by sculptors Michael Binkley, George Pratt and Babe Gunn.
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The exhibition in a quiet moment before the opening...
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Author and CBC Radio personality Bill Richardson opened the show.
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Bill Richardson unveils Michael's "Exuberance".
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Opening night draws Vancouver's eager sculpture collectors.
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Rock star Keith Scott and Babe Gunn discuss Michael's sandstone garden table.
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Collectors Dr. & Mrs. Andy Tutassaura with Michael & Michelle
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Scott Hean (right) brags over his newly aquired "Miss Biggs" sculpture.
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