Karrie Arthurs
Works
Biography
Karrie Arthurs’ beautiful draftsmanship shows a certainty of hand that has tattooed many bodies. What is interesting about her work is the depth of meaning she draws from the richly decorative iconography of tattoo culture. Her free-hand ink drawings tell new fables through anthropomorphism and fantasia. The works are drawn on antique papers, certificates and envelopes, bringing a unique look to the one-of-a-kind illustrations. Each work is deeply steeped in mystery and meaning, each has a different story to tell.
Exhibitions
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JAY HANSCOM
POPSKULL October 18 - November 19, 2025POPSKULL — a slang term for cheap whisky — features a dynamic collection of mixed media works on wood panels. Built up in intricate layers of paint, oil stick, graphite,...Read more -
CARL WHITE
To The Wonder May 22 - June 28, 2025In 'To the Wonder' , Renaissance angels no longer hover above altars but descend into graffiti-covered alleyways and concrete cityscapes. By interweaving classical iconography with contemporary urban imagery, White constructs...Read more -
ART & FUNCTION
A group show of fine art alongside functional art objects October 19 - November 23, 2024CKG artists flex their creativity by creating bespoke furniture, OOAK home goods, accessories & jewellery. Participating artists include ~ Karrie Arthurs Phillip Bandura Heather Close JoAnn Godenir Chris Kuzmanovich Joanne...Read more -
KARRIE ARTHURS
Past Lives April 20 - May 18, 2024CKG is pleased to announce an exhibition of new work by Calgary artist & tattoo maven, Karrie Arthurs. 'Past Lives' includes Arthur's signature reworking of found objects with a particular...Read more -
A HOT MINUTE
erotic art exhibition March 7 - 23, 2024Co-curated by Calgary artists Carl White & Karin McGinn, A Hot Minute is a group exhibition in recognition of the erotica art genre, which seeks to portray and celebrate the...Read more
Video
Press
Events
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BLIND FAITH
tattooers choice flash by Karrie Arthurs May 18, 2024As well as being a long time part of the roster here at CKG, Karrie has been tattooing for over 20 years and is well...Read more -
OPENING RECEPTION & CURATOR TALK >> A Hot Minute - erotic art show
with special guest host for the evening, the amazing Misty Meadows March 7, 2024THIS THURSDAY 5-8 PM > > join us for the opening reception of a hot minute Curators Carl White and Karin McGinn will be in...Read more