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ACAD Speakers Series - The Kid Belo
The Kid BeloThe GDC Alberta South Chapter + Sean Dowdeswell proudly present
THE KID BELO: VISUAL ARTIST
SPEAKER SERIES @ the Alberta College of Art + Design
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The Kid Belo
Growing up in a small town TheKidBelo (David Brunning) found he had a talent for drawing at an early age. Always drawing letters and words, TheKidBelo evolved into what he calls a graffiti writer naturally and considers words and letters to be his muse, his inspiration and the framework for his art. In 1999 he moved to Calgary and joined a larger community of graffiti artists.
TheKidBelo's clients include Holt Renfrew, Adidas, Henry Singer Fashion Group, Red Point Media, Snatch Rock n Roll Lounge, Art Central, Jerome Iginla and many more. His work was prominently featured in the highly successful "Art Under Pressure" Exhibition at the Art Gallery of Calgary in 2006.
He is one of Western Canada's premier visual artists currently
residing in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. With his roots firmly planted in the graffiti art culture, he has kept the boundaries ever pressed by what he creates. His diversity is clearly displayed and his love for the creative process, other artists and those who have inspired him is clearly seen.
Selected Exhibitions
2009 Tim Okamura & TheKidBelo Love, Strength & Soul
Show & Tell Gallery, Toronto, ON
2009 Procession: to go forth, advance, proceed
The Gallery, Calgary, AB.
2007 Tim Okamura & TheKidBelo Brooklyn Mythology: First Nation's Cycle
Axis Contemporary Art, Calgary, AB
2006 Art Under Pressure
Art Gallery of Calgary, Calgary, AB
Publications:
Avenue magazine, Galleries West, FFWD, BeatRoute and many more
Please come by the Stanford Perrott Lecture Hall February 9, 2009 for an in-depth look at an astounding visual artists accomplishments.
February 9 - February 9
Alberta College of Art + Design
, 1407- 14th Avenue NW (adjacent to SAIT)
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Alberta College of Art + Design is located in Calgary on the North Hill overlooking the Bow River and the downtown skyline, in a 245,000 square foot building that was designed in 1973 specifically as an art college. ACAD's close proximity to downtown, via light rail transit, is a distinct advantage to our students, providing them with easy access to Calgary's galleries, museums and cultural events.
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