In only 30 minutes members of the Liberal-dominated House of Commons justice committee stonewalled an invitation to the former attorney-general Jody Wilson-Raybould for a second round of testimony on how senior government officials pressed her to abandon the prosecution of SNC-Lavalin.
Court Painter equestrian statue ‘high time’ for Calgary, group think tank says
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As was reported earlier, The Court Painter’s (painter’s block) condition has put him in a funk however he received good news today about The Court Painter Equestrian Statue of Commemoration spearheaded by a local artist who never forgets to forget Court Painter’s first name but agreed to spear this project as a civic duty trophy.
A local group of civic minded Calgarians, initiated by artist initiator CC (name available upon request) are raising funds to erect a statue in honour of Calgary’s favourite son, The Court Painter.“I am delighted to have initiated this initiative. I feel that it is high time that something like this, honouring the Court Painter, is most timely ,on time and well positioned to be deserved. He has been without talent, acclaim, attention,sales and any Stampede recognition for far too long.”artist conceptIt is estimated the monument would cost $3000 for proof of concept, creation, placement and upkeep. The Court Painter Society of Calgary has raised $57 so far from private donors, and hopes to complete fundraising efforts and install the statue …sometime.CC seen with A Girl Named Robin proudly displaying his collection of Court Painter self portraits“We’re confident in raising $3000 simply because The Court Painter’s accomplishments, legacy and connection to southern Alberta, we think, are worthy of celebrating,” said artist CC , president of the society. “If The Court Painter, who fought to have me taken seriously can’t be celebrated, then I don’t think there is anyone that we can celebrate with a statue not even Ole Winnie.” he said with a wink and a chuckle which was lost on the small gathering.CC seen with small gathering attending his remarksThe Court Painter came to Alberta as a rhymeless poet and paintless painter from the cornfields of Iowa in 1971 when he first viewed the oilfields southwest of Calgary at Turner Valley, spent time in the Rocky Mountains mostly at Wild Bill’s in Banff and gave a few speeches between modelling jobs.Court Painter in modelling shootThe revered artist changed the course of local art history and CC (name available upon request) believes “it’s high time” for Calgary to celebrate his legacy and connection to the city. There are a number of places in the city that commentate The Court Painter already, including plaques outside of the Ship and Anchor, Dinny’s Den at the U of C and by his studio in the fashionable Inglewood neighbourhood.It should be duly noted that a painting by The Court Painter of his Press Attache A Hardon MacKay, dressed up like a clown was sold at auction to an anonymous collector for $87 in March 2018.The anonymous buyer who can only be identified by encrypted facial recognition software, told Postmedia through a leggy interpreter that making sure the painting stayed in Western Canada was “important if not incredibly important.”“It’s something how you say ….I feel The Courtly Painter appreciates if not very much appreciates,” the mysterious buyer said in halting foreign tongue interpreted seamlessly by a well turned out assistant.Mysterious collector with interpreterMeanwhile : CC (name available upon request) said there are many ideal locations for the statue, including in view of the Calgary Tower or next to the Great Blue Hula-hoop out there on the road.CC seen locked out of limo by his power wifeThe project will be entirely funded by private donors, and no city tax dollars will be sought for its creation as CC (name available upon request) is against any taxpayer dollars to artists making art “up out of their head”.When the funds are secured, commissioning of the statue will be awarded to the The Court Painter himself,” for only he can do justice to such a revered project,” said CC without a hint of emotion.artist conceptMonies (only cash accepted) should be sent to Press Attache A Hardon MacKay c/o The Court Painter’s Fish or Cut Bait Far Eastern Branch in Halifax.
Painter’s block is a condition, primarily associated with painting, in which an artist loses the ability to produce new work, or experiences a creative slowdown. In Court Painter’s case the condition is brought on by a failure to attract new portrait commissions.
Press Attache A Hardon MacKay had a curt no comment when asked ” is not that your job to line up new commissions?”
So in lieu of politically charged new works, Court Painter is releasing from the archives, a whole whack o bunch of unrelated images….because he can!
In a daring yet welcome announcement this morning by the Prime Minister; Justin Trudeau revealed that Elizabeth (with a Z) May leader of the Green Party of Canada and Member of Parliament for Saanich—Gulf Islands, would take over as the sole member of the Justice Committee.
The PM was forced to point out that Ms. May’s 6 minutes of questioning in the previous 2 meetings stood up as an outstanding example for the kids of the Great Dominion on “how to use limited question time ‘to gedder done'”
In a gesture he no doubt will regret he asked Ms. May to say a few words. The ever obliging Ms. May went on to say ,”Figure out what prosecutorial independence means, and stop compromising it.”
In the PM’s final remarks he admitted the appointment of Ms. May was “the last feminist arrow left in his quiver”. He did ramble on a bit about jobs,the middle class,eroding trust,the middle class and jobs until the room emptied and the press all scurried off to meet their deadlines.
Court Painter takes a well deserved breather from the stressful scandalous commissions of late and ventures into the teeth of an Atlantic winter storm to knock off a few pot boilers.(Google it)
Please note :An unidentified politician weathering another storm , humming the Stones hit of 1966 Lady Jane…your time has come….snuck into one of the images.
