Working in large-format drawing, AdrianNorvid's work spans the gamut from psychedelia to Victoriana. Hiswork explores seediness, marginality and failure, often in settingsof decorative excess. Most recently, he has incorporated large paperconstructions into his practice. Adrian retains a great interest inpopular arts -- especially illustration -- and is a devotee ofpaper in all forms. He has exhibited across Canada and is representedin Montreal by Joyce Yahouda Gallery.
Areas of expertise
painting and drawing
Research interests
popular arts, marginality, excess
Education
BFA (Music) York University, 1983
MFA York University, 1986