James Picard: Off the Canvas
"James Picard Off The Canvas" is a documentary film that explores the award-winning work of Canadian artist James Picard. A rare insight into the creative process, the film reveals the strange imaginings, dark forces and unfaltering ego that inspire Picard to paint everyday. Candid conversations with the artist and his admirers create a compelling picture of one man's life's work and it's ultimate impact. Featuring more than 250 examples of Picard's art, an original score by Genie/Gemini award-winner George Blondheim and a vibrant, visual style that compliments the artist's work, director Chris Hooper paints an uncommon portrait of an artist obsessed.
- Runtime
- 45m
- Released
- 2003
Details
Release year: 2003
Storyline
"James Picard Off The Canvas" is a documentary film that explores the award-winning work of Canadian artist James Picard. A rare insight into the creative process, the film reveals the strange imaginings, dark forces and unfaltering ego that inspire Picard to paint everyday. Candid conversations with the artist and his admirers create a compelling picture of one man's life's work and it's ultimate impact. Featuring more than 250 examples of Picard's art, an original score by Genie/Gemini award-winner George Blondheim and a vibrant, visual style that compliments the artist's work, director Chris Hooper paints an uncommon portrait of an artist obsessed.
Top credits
- Linden Banks — Self - Interviewee
- Jay Currie — Self - Interviewee
- Christine Duncan — Self - Interviewee
- Peter Evans — Self - Interviewee