John Freeman was born in Toronto in 1944, and moved to Alberta in 1947. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Art, with a minor in Psychology in 1966, studied sculpture at the Alberta College of Art from 1967 to 1969, and obtained his Master of Visual Arts, with a specialization in Painting and Printmaking, from the University of Alberta in 1972. Upon graduation, Freeman taught at the University of Alberta, as a tenured faculty member until his retirement in 2005. Freeman has worked in various media, including sculpture, painting, drawing, print making photography and video. He has exhibited both nationally and internationally for the past forty years and his work is included in many public, private and corporate collections across Canada. Freeman lives in Edmonton, Alberta, where he owns a fine art digital printing company called The Big Pixel Inc, and concentrates on his own art work.
Freeman (John Cooke, "merchant, dilettante and amateur architect", c. 1689-1752) Collection of 15 original architectural drawings and designs, including a design 'for the Gable end of a barn', 'Mrs Comptons Menagerie' with elevation and garden plan, three sheets with designs for arches, a decorative staircase with copious annotations, three sheets of columns, a large ornamental vase, and other sheets with designs for architectural details, some sheets with cost details, pen and ink, pencil, on various laid papers, various sizes between 170 x 115 mm (6 3/4 x 4 1/2 in) and 455 x 360 mm (17 7/8 x 14 1/8 in), scattered spotting and surface dirt, minor marginal nicks and tears, some handling creases and old folds, all loose and unframed, [early to mid-18th century] (15) Provenance: John Freeman of Chute Lodge, Andover, Hampshire, [nephew of the architect]; Thence by descent; cf. Sale. Christie’s, Property of A Gentleman, 30 November 1983, lots 170 and 191 Collection of John and Eileen Harris *** The collection of designs by Freeman form part of a group of drawings of which the remaining part was bequeathed to the RIBA by Sir Howard Colvin (British architectural historian, 1919-2007), in 2008. It is recorded that following the death of Colonel William Freeman, who was the owner of Fawley Court, Buckinghamshire, the estate passed to John Cooke Freeman who was his nephew. Described as a merchant, dilettante and amateur architect, Cooke Freeman was also an early member of the Society of Antiquaries, and built the Gothic folly in the grounds, and also the Freeman family mausoleum in the village of Fawley based on the design of the tomb of Caecilla Metella in Rome.
John Freeman for Royal Worcester a pair of fruit painted vases, circa 1960, cylindrical elongated ovoid form, decorated in the round with peaches, blackberries and grapes on a moss covered ground, with gilded reticulated collar, on four acanthus...
John Freeman for Royal Worcester, a fruit painted vase, circa 1960, trumpet form, decorated with peaches and grapes on a mossy ground, fruit vignette to reverse, signed, shape No.G923, 23cm high
John Freeman and Frank Roberts for Royal Worcester, three fruit painted miniature plates, circa 1950, decorated with apples, blackberries, peaches and grapes on mossy ground, gilt line border, signed, black marks, 8.5cm diameter (4)
John Freeman for Royal Worcester. a fruit painted miniature tea set, circa 1950, comprising lidded teapot, globe form with gilded finial and gilt heightened spout and loop handle, decorated in the round with peaches and grapes on mossy ground, signed, black marks, 9cm high, together with a similar milk jug, 3.5cm high, and sugar bowl, decorated inside and out, 5cm diameter, both signed (3)
John Freeman and Frank Roberts for Royal Worcester, a miniature fruit painted three piece coffee set, circa 1950-1960, baluster form coffee pot with domed cover and gilded flower finial , decorated with apples and cherries on a mossy ground, painted signature Freeman, black marks, 13cm high, together with a twin handled sucrier and cover and cream jug, painted signature Roberts, black marks, 5cm and 3cm high (3)
John Freeman for Royal Worcester, a miniature fruit painted jug, circa 1950 decorated with apples and grapes on moss covered ground, signed, 3.5cm high, together with a miniature fruit painted bowl, 5cm diameter (2)
Measures approximately 40in x 28in. Art measures approximately 29.5in x 21in. Signed on the lower center on the plaque and on the lower left corner. Bh14652 ja
John Freeman for Royal Worcester, a fruit painted dish, 1959, oval form, decorated with peaches and cherries, within a gilt ribbon border, black mark, 18.5cm long
John Freeman (British, b. 1942) Oil On Board Depicting a stony path with autumnal grasses and leafless tree. Signed by the artist to bottom left. Very good condition, 13 x 9.5 inches.
ENGLAND, CIRCA 1970 A John Freeman for Concepts International mid century modern hand knotted wool rug. As part of his Abstractions series titled "Grafica", the rug consists of red-yellow and orange wool divided by purple striations. The rug retains its original label on underside.
JOHN FREEMAN (1944 - )FULL BLOOMACRYLIC ON CANVAS; SIGNED, DATED 1986 AND TITLED VERSO46.5" x 46.5" - 118.1 x 118.1 cm.Provenance:Heffel Gallery, Vancouver, BCNote:JOHN FREEMAN (1944 - )John Freeman was born in Toronto in 1944, and moved to Alberta in 1947. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Art, with a minor in Psychology in 1966, studied sculpture at the Alberta College of Art from 1967 to 1969, and obtained his Master of Visual Arts, with a specialization in Painting and Printmaking, from the University of Alberta in 1972. Upon graduation, Freeman taught at the University of Alberta, as a tenured faculty member until his retirement in 2005. Freeman has worked in various media, including sculpture, painting, drawing, print making photography and video. He has exhibited both nationally and internationally for the past forty years and his work is included in many public, private and corporate collections across Canada. Freeman lives in Edmonton, Alberta, where he owns a fine art digital printing company called The Big Pixel Inc, and concentrates on his own art work.Selected Corporate, Private and Public CollectionsAlberta Society of Engineering TechnologistsArt Gallery of Alberta Canadian Offshore Financial ServicesChateau Developments Ltd.Claridge Collection, Montreal, QCCollection of Alberta Foundation for the ArtsCross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, AlbertaEdmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AlbertaEdmonton Savings and Credit Union, Edmonton, ABEnergy Resources Conservation BoardGrant MacEwan Community College, Edmonton, ABInterprovincial Pipelines Ltd.Keevil Rich Resource Management Ltd., Calgary ABNorthwest Research and Consulting, Edmonton, ABPan Canadian Petroleum Ltd.Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Grand Prairie, ABTexaco Canada Ltd.University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, ABUniversity of Alberta Permanent Collection, Edmonton, ABSelected Solo Exhibitions2012Venerator: Contemporary Art From The Aga Collection - Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton, AB2009John Freeman: The Horizon As It Should Be - Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton, AB1998Front Gallery, Edmonton, ABRowles and Company Ltd., Oxford Tower Lobby1997Rowles and Company Ltd., Oxford Tower LobbyMay Flowers, Front Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta1996Limited Edition Iris Prints, Rowles and Company Ltd., and Edmonton, AB1995More Myths, Commerce Place Gallery, Commerce Place, Edmonton, AB1994Myth/Science/Bleeding Hearts & Roses, Vanderleelie Gallery, Edmonton, AB1993November, Mini Show Individual exhibition of new drawings, Vanderleelie Gallery, Edmonton, AB1986New Work, Robert Vanderleelie Gallery Ltd., Victoria, BC1985New Work, Robert Vanderleelie Gallery Ltd., Edmonton, AB1984New Work, Lemarchand Gallery, Edmonton, AB1982Tatay Gallery, Toronto, ONFront Gallery, Edmonton, ABShadows Gallery, Edmonton, AB1981Ring House Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB1970Preliminary Drawings - MoMA - Museum of Modern Art, New York City, NYSelected Group Exhibitions2013Ecotone - The Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge, AB 2004Pulse - Northern Alberta Drawing Exhibition, Red Deer District Museum, Red Deer, AB2003Tidal Trace, Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta A&D (Art and Design) Index - Staff Show 1, Fine Arts Building Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, ABPulse - Northern Alberta Drawing Exhibition, Chuck MacLean Arts Centre, Camrose, AB Pulse - Northern Alberta Drawing Exhibition, Cultural Centre Gallery, Medicine Hat, ABPulse - Northern Alberta Drawing Exhibition, Bowman Arts Centre and Yates Memorial Centre Galleries, Lethbridge, ABPulse - Northern Alberta Drawing Exhibition, Prairie Art Gallery, Grand Prairie, AB Pulse - Northern Alberta Drawing Exhibition, Keyano College Gallery, Keyano College, Fort McMurray, AB2002Pulse - Northern Alberta Drawing Exhibition, Profiles Public Art Gallery, St. Albert, ABBodily Pleasures {an exhibition exploring perceptual experiences}, Fine Arts Building Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, ABFlash Point, Painting Department of Art and Design Painters: 2001/2002, Fine Arts Building Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB2001Drawings-4: Bagan/Carson/Freeman/Stehelin, The Works, Edmonton, AB2000 Perceptions / Conceptions, Fine Arts Building Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Into the Garden Again! A Multi-Media Exhibition, The Red Deer and District Museum, Red Deer, AB 113 Degrees West: In the Crosshairs - Show 1 - Selected Works by Members of the Department of Art and Design, University of Alberta, Fine Arts Building Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB1999 Art on Our Block, Front Gallery, Edmonton, AB1998Gallery Walk Christmas Show, Front Gallery, Edmonton, ABFine Lines: An Exploration of Drawing Styles, The Prairie Art Gallery, Grande Prairie, AB1997Gallery Walk Christmas Show, Front Gallery, Edmonton, ABNew Acquisitions, Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB1996Selected Work from Rowles and Company Ltd., Commerce Place, Edmonton, ABThe Works, Selections from the Rowles and Parham Design Galleries, Select Restaurant, Manulife Place, Edmonton, AB199540 Degrees Celsius, Commerce Place, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, exhibition organized by the Aggregate SocietyGrowing Well Plant and Floral Images from the University of Alberta Hospitals Permanent Collection, McMullen Gallery, University of Alberta Hospitals, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB1994 Graff Selects, Contemporary work from the Collection of The Alberta Foundation for the Arts, The Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB1993Summer Exhibition of Gallery Artists, Vanderleelie Gallery, Edmonton, AlbertaThree simultaneous exhibitions by Greg Edmonson - Soviet Pangaea, John Freeman - Reference, Grant McConnell - Going Straight Home, Muttart Public Art Gallery, Calgary, AB1992Christmas Show Gallery Artists, Vik Gallery, Edmonton, ABGallery Artists Presentation for the Canada Council Art Bank, Vik Gallery, Edmonton, ABJust Niche It, Art EVO Gallery, City Centre Building, 10155 102 Street, Edmonton, AB1991Gallery Artists Presentation for the Canada Council Art Bank, Vik Gallery, Edmonton, ABVik Gallery, Edmonton, ABSerendipity the Fascinating Orchidaceae, McMullen Gallery, University of Alberta Hospitals, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB1990PERFORMANCE, LatiDADAtude, Wrong, Masonic Temple, 10318 100 Avenue, Edmonton, ABStaff Show 1, Fine Arts Building Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Landscape, Greene Gallery, 1090 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands, FloridaEdmonton 90 Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB Art for All, Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB1989Open Water, John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto, ONStaff Shows one + two, Fine Arts Building Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, ABThirteenth Annual Small Works, 80 Washington Square East Galleries, New York, NY1988Group Show of Gallery Artists, Gallery Moos Ltd., Toronto, ONArt for All, Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, ABRe-opening of Heffel Gallery Ltd., Vancouver, BC.Staff Show, Fine Arts Building Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, ABChicago International Art Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, USAThe Third International Contemporary Art Fair, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA1987A Decade Plus - M.V.A., The McMullen Gallery, the Walter C. MacKenzie Health Sciences Centre, Edmonton, ABEdmonton Orchid Society, Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton, AB Art for All, Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, ABKathleen Laverty Gallery Ltd., Edmonton, AB1986A Tale of Two Cities: Video Art in Alberta, Ring House Gallery, the University of Alberta, Edmonton, ABThe Works, Edmonton, AB1985University of Alberta, Department of Art and Design Staff Exhibition, Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB1984Dealer's Draw, Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB1983Arts West Fest, Lemarchand Gallery, Edmonton, AB1981Collector's Choice, Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB1980Some Drawings by Some Albertans; jury selection, Alberta College of Art Gallery, Calgary, AB1978Canadian Video Open, open invitation, Artons, Calgary, ABArtists Video, invited contributor, Biddick Farm Arts Centre, Washington Tyne on Wear, England1977Light Video, invited contributor, Open Space Gallery, Victoria, British Columbia IV International Open Encounter On Video (Audio Video), open invitation, Caracas, VenezuelaDepartment of Visual Arts Gallery, University of Regina, Regina, SaskatchewanINTERVIEW AND BROADCAST of excerpts from video tape EAT shown as part of CBC national television program Cross Point.1976Artists Video, invited contributor, Biddick Farm Arts Centre, Washington Tyne on Wear, England1975Video tape EAT sent to Ture Sjolander in Sweden1974Joint staff exhibition of the University of Alberta, Department of Art and Design and the Art Department of the University of Calgary, Glenbow Art Gallery, Calgary, AB University of Alberta, Department of Art and Design Staff Exhibition, Ring House Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB1973Video Exhibition, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON University of Alberta, Department of Art and Design Staff Exhibition, Ring House Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, ABVideo Show, invited contributor, Ring House Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB1972M.V.A. 72, Traveling Exhibition, Ring House Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, ABM.V.A. THESIS EXHIBITION, S.U.B. Gallery, Student's Union Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB1971West 71, jury selection, Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB5 Show, invited contributor, Ring House Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB1969Environment '69, jury selection, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, ABSelected LinksJohn Freeman
