Hugo E. Slepoy's "Originals" at Queen Gallery

TORONTO, CANADA, October 30, 2010

Queen Gallery proudly presents Hugo E. SlepoyâEUR s solo exhibition entitled âEUR˜OriginalsâEUR . Twenty-five of HugoâEUR s highly-detailed, original drawings will be on exhibit from Thursday, October 28, 2010 until Tuesday, November 9, 2010. Everyone is invited to attend the opening reception which will be Thursday, October 29, 2010 from 6-9 pm.
Hugo E. Slepoy graduated from the University of Buenos Aires, in Architecture in 1972 and in Urban and Regional Planning in 1980. HeâEUR s an accomplished designer, illustrator and artist, and his work has been recognized by architectural and design firms across Toronto, his home for the past 29 years. He was a freelance artist for âEUR˜The Globe & MailâEUR from 1991 to 1998, a Graduate Associate  with the Ontario Association of Architects since 1981, and a member of  Visual Arts Ontario since 1990.
HugoâEUR s interest in art began at an early age and it developed into an artistic career by 1979. Various themes are the inspiration for HugoâEUR s artwork, including unique interpretations of tropical nature scenes, urban and rural landscapes, landmarks, historical buildings and urban architecture. HugoâEUR s work ranges from detailed pencil drawings to colour âEUR˜naïveâEUR paintings in a variety of media, including, ink, feltpen and watercolour. His pencil rendering of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, commemorating the Centennial of its building, hangs in the Ontario Legislature. Over his 30- year artistic career, Hugo has shown in many public, private, group and solo exhibitions. His work is housed in private and public collections in Argentina, Italy, Belgium, the United States and Canada.
Queen Gallery is located in downtown Toronto at 382 Queen Street East (Queen and Parliament) and has just recently celebrated itâEUR s first-year anniversary. They present an array of local and international artists, from emerging to established, have new exhibitions every two weeks and are definitely worth a visit.
Please visit http://www.QueenGallery.ca for more information.
Queen GalleryâEUR¨382 Queen Street EastâEUR¨Toronto, OntarioâEUR¨M5A 1T1âEUR¨(416) 361-6045âEUR¨info@queengallery.caâEUR¨http://www.QueenGallery.ca