Carte Blanche Vol. 2:
Final List of Selected Painters

Thank You Messages from the
Artists and the Arts Community

“I didn't get a chance to talk to you at length on Saturday, and it was bedlam anyway, but I think the book is marvelous. Compared to other surveys of its kind (Saatchi's Triumph of Painting comes to mind), the production values are way better. The Jane Urquhart preface is literally perfect.

“If I am this proud of my minor contribution, then you should rightfully feel ecstatic.”

John Norbrega

“We are fighting hard to push Canadian Painting forward to an international level with our focus here at LE Gallery and appreciate the dedication you and the team have put towards getting a publication out that honours the history of Canadian Painting while surveying some of the top emerging artists. It is going to be an invaluable resource for me to use with clients and curators and for that I want to pass on sincere thanks from me as a dealer and for the artists I represent. We don't get many important opportunities like this.”

Wil Kucey, LE Gallery

“Carte Blanche Vol.2: Painting is fabulous! Thanks for such an impressive publication... and great opening launch for the book!”

Sarah Nind

“Carte Blanche Vol. 2: Painting is absolutely magnificent. From the beautiful design of the book to the excellent writing by Jane Urquhart and Clint Roenisch to the terrific reproductions of the paintings, it is a truly superb publication. This is a remarkable tribute to contemporary Canadian painting and an historic document. I am extremely proud and honoured to have been included as one of the artists in the book. The best thing about the book is the broad variation of painting practices in Canada and the strength of all the work. For such a small country as Canada to have such a huge amount of talent is a great testament to the integrity and stamina of its artists. Thank you for creating this gorgeous tome, which is not only a huge landmark in Canadian art publishing but internationally as well.”

Moira Clark

“I just wanted to, first of all, congratulate you on Carte Blanche 2 -- it's so beautiful, as a book and as an object. I'm so completely thrilled to be represented there. Speaking of which, I also wanted to thank you for giving my work a two-page spread. I feel quite proud and honoured. It means a great deal to me.”

Sholem Krishtalka

“Congratulations and thanks! I think you did a terrific job of putting the whole project together. The book looks great, the reproduction of ‘Shack of Deals’ worked out real fine. And from what I could see, the exhibition looks terrific!”

Dan Kennedy

“By the way I have heard nothing but rave reviews of the book. Congratulations!”

Angela Leach

“MaryAnn -- I didn't get a chance to meet you Saturday night -- it was such an incredible turnout (rain sure didn't stop anyone) ...just wanted to say congrats to you for an amazing, stunning publication.”

Natalka Huskar

“What a fabulous and successful event it was at MOCCA! Thanks again for doing this labour of love and including my work in it.”

Shelley Adler

“Great book, great reception, great exhibition! Congrats to the Foundation, the event planners and kudos to the curators!”

Donald Brackett, CB2 Juror

“You have given Canada and Canadian artists a stupendous gift by producing this beautiful book. As a painter, I am thrilled to have the work I do recognized and acknowledged and I'm encouraged and inspired to keep going. What you've done means a great deal.”

Teri Donovan

“I've said it before, and I'm sure I'll say it again, but here goes: you've outdone yourself. The book is stunningly gorgeous.”

Timothy Neesam

“Last week was awesome, MaryAnn. I had a great time meeting you and the opening went the fuck off! So good.”

Wil Murray

“Congratulations on a fantastic book. I went to the launch on Saturday and was thrilled with the response to your project and the quality of the publication.”

Nigel Nolan

“I did not get a chance to meet you at MOCCA, or even get near you, but I wanted to thank you for such a beautiful book. So much work; so wonderfully laid out and the print quality is a wonder considering the artists supplied the images...

“I am so very pleased to be included and proud to tell others about it...

“You may have heard this umpteen times... but you have done an incredible job and the artists THANK YOU.”

Sybil Goldstein

“I wanted to say that I had a wonderful time at the opening and am very impressed with both the book and the accompanying show. This was a great success and a much needed boost to contemporary Canadian painting! All the best and thanks again, i can't imagine all of the effort that went into this beautiful project.”

Brad Harms

“It was my absolute pleasure to attend the Carte Blanche Vol.2: Painting book launch and exhibition at the MOCCA on Saturday evening. I had a wonderful time and found it to be the perfect welcome back to Canada after almost two months abroad. What a privilege it was to be surrounded by such talent -- really, to be in a room full of some of the most exciting Canadian painters alive today was a real thrill. That doesn't happen every day and I want to thank you for it. Thank you for your vision, your ambition, and your energy. Because of you, the world will take notice of Canadian painting. Carte Blanche Volume 2 is not only a beautiful book, it is a world class compendium of contemporary painting.

“Thank you very much Maryann and the Magenta Foundation, I'm truly honored to be part of it.”

Ehryn Torrell

“Congratulations on the publication of CB2. I think it is a beautiful, timely and important document and I am thrilled and privileged to be included in such a wonderful book.”

Renee Duval

“My very sincere congratulations to you and many, many thanks for including my work and for presenting it so handsomely. I am very happy.

Douglas Walker