Gordon Rayner
(1935–)
(–2010)
Gordon Rayner
1935–2010
Gordon Rayner (1935-2010) was a Canadian artist known for his contributions to the Canadian art scene in the 1960s and 1970s. Born in Toronto, Rayner studied at the Ontario College of Art and the Art Students League of New York.
Rayner was associated with the Toronto-based art collective Painters Eleven, which was active in the 1950s and played a significant role in establishing abstract painting as a primary art form in Canada. He was recognized for his use of bold colors and geometric shapes and frequently incorporated industrial materials such as steel and aluminum into his works.
Throughout his career, Rayner exhibited his art extensively both nationally and internationally. He was the focus of several solo exhibitions and retrospectives, including a major retrospective at the Art Gallery of Ontario in 1972. Additionally, he taught at the Ontario College of Art and Design for many years, where he was an instructor and mentor to several generations of Canadian artists.
Rayner's art is included in numerous public and private collections, including the National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario, and the Vancouver Art Gallery.