
Playing Outside the box
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71546
Measurements: 365.76 x 243.84 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1967
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
Work by Bruce Parsons

Red, Beside Her Bed
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71541
Description:
Measurements: 213.36 x 152.4 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1965
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Big Red Sky
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71543
Description:
Measurements: 152.4 x 213.36 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1965
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Green Leap Left
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71542
Description:
Measurements: 152.4 x 182.88 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1965
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Playing Outside the box
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71546
Description:
Measurements: 365.76 x 243.84 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1967
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

End Run for Allah
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71545
Description:
Measurements: 198.12 x 548.64 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1967
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Wax Warmley
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71547
Description:
Measurements: 210.82 x 139.7 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1967
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Twin Factor
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71544
Description:
Measurements: 210.82 x 210.82 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1967
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Song of the Carp
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71548
Description:
Measurements: 182.88 x 487.68 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1968
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Long Run
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71555
Description:
Measurements: 60.96 x 304.8 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1969
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Her Six Pinkies
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71549
Description:
Measurements: 152.4 x 213.36 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1969
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Time Frame
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71556
Description:
Measurements: 121.92 x 243.84 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1969
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Throat Song
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71560
Description:
Measurements: 396.24 x 182.88 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1969
Materials: candy apple lacquer on linen
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Brother / Sister
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71553
Description:
Measurements: 304.8 x 304.8 cm & 152.4 x 152.4 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1969
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Left of Centre
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71554
Description:
Measurements: 121.92 x 243.84 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1969
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

I went to see her everything
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71552
Description:
Measurements: 71.12 x 200.66 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1969
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Quarterback Sneak
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71558
Description:
Measurements: 24.13 x 228.6 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1969
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Slow Message
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71551
Description:
Measurements: 53.34 x 640.08 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1969
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Singing Together
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71550
Description:
Measurements: 91.44 x 274.32 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1969
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Twilight Raga
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71557
Description:
Measurements: 121.92 x 243.84 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1969
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Wide
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71559
Description:
Measurements: 30.48 x 304.8 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1969
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Star Chart for Seagulls
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70267
Description: Exhibited at NSCAD, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1970
Materials: gripflex on vinyl
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Window Series
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70271
Description: Exhibited at le Musée d'art contemporain, Montréal.
Measurements: 0.1392 x 0.2784 m
Collection:
Date Made: 1975
Materials: gripflex on vinyl
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Butterfly Lectures
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70268
Description: One of five sets.
Measurements: 0.3132 x 0.4176 m
Collection:
Date Made: 1975
Materials: gripflex on vinyl
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Butterfly Lectures
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70269
Description: One of five sets.
Measurements: 0.3132 x 0.4176 m
Collection:
Date Made: 1975
Materials: gripflex on vinyl
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Dashur
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70270
Description:
Measurements: 0.1392 x 0.2088 m
Collection:
Date Made: 1975
Materials: gripflex on vinyl
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Color Auras
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70272
Description:
Measurements: each: 101.6 x 76.2 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1975
Materials: gripflex on vinyl
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

26 Kites
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70274
Description: Installation at le Musée d'art contemporain, Montréal.
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1976
Materials: gripflex on vinyl
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Unconscious Amongst the Animals
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70275
Description: Installed at York University, Toronto.
Measurements: mural: 1.044 x 0.348 m. (2 sided)
Collection:
Date Made: 1976
Materials: gripflex on vinyl
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Dier-El-Medina
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70273
Description:
Measurements: each: 121.92 x 76.2 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1976
Materials: gripflex on vinyl
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![Bride and Bachelors [Tableau Vivant: ‘Sand Box’]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons012.jpg)
Bride and Bachelors [Tableau Vivant: ‘Sand Box’]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70278
Description: Installation at York University, Toronto.
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1977
Materials: 4 Guinea pigs, 1 rat, 1 turtle, canvas sand box
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![Bride and Bachelors, [Guinea pig installation]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons010.jpg)
Bride and Bachelors, [Guinea pig installation]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70276
Description: Presented at NSCAD, McMaster and York Universities.
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1977
Materials: Guinea pigs
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![Bride and Bachelors [Floor of Installation]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons013.jpg)
Bride and Bachelors [Floor of Installation]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70279
Description: sandbox: drawing of final state
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1977
Materials: Drawing on canvas (final state)
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![Bride and Bachelors [Tableau Vivant: ‘Sand Box’]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons011.jpg)
Bride and Bachelors [Tableau Vivant: ‘Sand Box’]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70277
Description: Installation at York University, Toronto.
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1977
Materials: 4 Guinea pigs, 1 rat, 1 turtle, canvas sand box
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![House of Hapi ‘Virtual Pyramid’, [corner pole]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons019.jpg)
House of Hapi ‘Virtual Pyramid’, [corner pole]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70285
Description: Installation at York University, Toronto.
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1978
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![House of Hapi ‘Virtual Pyramid’, [centre tent installation]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons015.jpg)
House of Hapi ‘Virtual Pyramid’, [centre tent installation]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70281
Description: Installation at York University, Toronto.
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1978
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![House of Hapi ‘Virtual Pyramid’, [installation site]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons014.jpg)
House of Hapi ‘Virtual Pyramid’, [installation site]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70280
Description: Installation at York University, Toronto.
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1978
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![House of Hapi ‘Virtual Pyramid’, [corner pole]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons020.jpg)
House of Hapi ‘Virtual Pyramid’, [corner pole]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70286
Description: Installation at York University, Toronto.
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1978
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![House of Hapi ‘Virtual Pyramid’, [S.E. corner angle “rabbit”]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons018.jpg)
House of Hapi ‘Virtual Pyramid’, [S.E. corner angle “rabbit”]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70284
Description: Installation at York University, Toronto.
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1978
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![House of Hapi ‘Virtual Pyramid’, [centre stone]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons016.jpg)
House of Hapi ‘Virtual Pyramid’, [centre stone]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70282
Description: Installation at York University, Toronto.
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1978
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![House of Hapi ‘Virtual Pyramid’, [N.E. corner angle – “pheasant”]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons017.jpg)
House of Hapi ‘Virtual Pyramid’, [N.E. corner angle – “pheasant”]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70283
Description: Installation at York University, Toronto.
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1978
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Stair-wave / Whales
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71561
Description:
Measurements: 45.72 x 30.48 x 5.08 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1979
Materials: basket painting: encaustic & bone
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Obelisk / boat
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71563
Description:
Measurements: 45.72 x 25.4 x 7.62 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1979
Materials: basket painting: encaustic
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Easy / Fish / Obelisk
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71564
Description:
Measurements: 40.64 x 20.32 x 7.62 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1979
Materials: basket painting: encaustic
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Needle / Face
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71562
Description:
Measurements: 38.1 x 17.78 x 15.24 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1979
Materials: basket painting: encaustic, brass & ivory
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Snake & Ladder
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70287
Description:
Measurements: 60.96 x 40.64 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1980
Materials: encaustic construction
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Brass Hats / Bent Arrow
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71567
Description:
Measurements: 45.72 x 40.64 x 7.62 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1980
Materials: basket painting: encaustic & brass
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Bird / Snakes
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71568
Description:
Measurements: 68.58 x 81.28 x 12.7 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1980
Materials: basket painting: encaustic, brass & stone
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Killer whale / Barns swallow
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71565
Description:
Measurements: 58.42 x 58.42 x 15.24 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1980
Materials: basket painting: encaustic, aluminium & arborite
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Boat / Paddle
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71569
Description:
Measurements: 45.72 x 45.72 x 17.78 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1980
Materials: basket painting: encaustic, brass & wood
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Bird / Woman / Whale
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71566
Description:
Measurements: 60.96 x 58.42 x 10.16 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1980
Materials: basket painting: encaustic, brass, aluminium & arborite
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

World / House / Turtles
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71570
Description:
Measurements: 76.2 x 76.2 x 22.86 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1981
Materials: basket painting: encaustic, brass, stones & jade
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Whales / Aircraft
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71571
Description:
Measurements: 76.2 x 76.2 x 15.24 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1981
Materials: basket painting: encaustic, bone, brass & arborite
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

House / Turtle / Woman
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71572
Description:
Measurements: 76.2 x 60.96 x 5.08 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1981
Materials: basket painting: encaustic, brass, aluminium, jade & wood
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Needles
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71573
Description:
Measurements: 18 x 18 x 9 in
Collection:
Date Made: 1981
Materials: basket painting: encaustic, brass & wood
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Chance Swimmer Mask
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71574
Description:
Measurements: 76.2 x 60.96 x 7.62 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1981
Materials: basket painting: encaustic, stone, brass & ivory game pieces
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Swimmer / Whale Mask
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71575
Description:
Measurements: 40.64 x 25.4 x 12.7 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1981
Materials: basket painting: encaustic, brass & arborite
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Yellow Horse & Aircraft
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70289
Description:
Measurements: 91.44 x 45.72 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1982
Materials: encaustic construction
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Horses & Helicopter
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70288
Description:
Measurements: 91.44 x 91.44 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1982
Materials: encaustic construction
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![Man on the Road to Solola [performance – native woman]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons030.jpg)
Man on the Road to Solola [performance – native woman]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70294
Description: Optica, Montreal
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1982
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![Man on the Road to Solola [performance – native woman]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons029.jpg)
Man on the Road to Solola [performance – native woman]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70293
Description: Optica, Montreal
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1982
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![Self Portrait [photo as dead Indian Shaman]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons026.jpg)
Self Portrait [photo as dead Indian Shaman]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70290
Description: York University, Toronto
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1982
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Running Rabbit
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70307
Description:
Measurements: 213.4 x 152.4 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1983
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Greek Goddess Mask
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71577
Description:
Measurements: 101.6 x 63.5 x 38.1 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1983
Materials: basket painting: encaustic, brass, wood & gold leaf
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Dream Houses
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70305
Description:
Measurements: 244 x 305 cm
Collection: Canada Council Art Bank, Ottawa
Date Made: 1983
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![Man on the Road to Solola [performance – native woman]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons028.jpg)
Man on the Road to Solola [performance – native woman]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70292
Description: P.S 1, New York City
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1983
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![Man on the Road to Solola [with earthquake machine]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons027.jpg)
Man on the Road to Solola [with earthquake machine]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70291
Description: P.S 1, New York City
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1983
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Amalia on a Yellow Field
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70304
Description: Petro Can College
Measurements: 213.4 x 274.3 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1983
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![Man on the Road to Solola [performance – bell ringing]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons034.jpg)
Man on the Road to Solola [performance – bell ringing]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70298
Description: P.S 1, New York City
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1983
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![Man on the Road to Solola [video - indian shaman]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons035.jpg)
Man on the Road to Solola [video - indian shaman]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70299
Description: P.S 1, New York City
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1983
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Dog / Sword Mask
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71576
Description:
Measurements: 76.2 x 50.8 x 17.78 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1983
Materials: basket painting: encaustic, sword, brass, stone, gold leaf & wood
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![Man on the Road to Solola [performance – bell ringing]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons032.jpg)
Man on the Road to Solola [performance – bell ringing]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70296
Description: P.S 1, New York City
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1983
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Amalia on a Green Field
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70303
Description:
Measurements: 213.4 x 274.3 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1983
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Tango Dancer
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70306
Description:
Measurements: 244 x 254 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1983
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Jumper
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70302
Description: York University, Toronto
Measurements: 173 x 264 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1983
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![Man on the Road to Solola [performance – white man]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons031.jpg)
Man on the Road to Solola [performance – white man]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70295
Description: P.S 1, New York City
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1983
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Calf/Sleeping Woman
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70301
Description:
Measurements: 244 x 304.8 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1983
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![Man on the Road to Solola [performance – bell ringing]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons033.jpg)
Man on the Road to Solola [performance – bell ringing]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70297
Description: P.S 1, New York City
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1983
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Dead Man on the Road
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70300
Description: Installation at York University, Toronto.
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1984
Materials: installation
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

United Technologies
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70310
Description: Installation at the Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1984
Materials: installation: acrylic on canvas, copper, encaustic, wood panels
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Deformation #3
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70318
Description:
Measurements: 182.88 x 121.92 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1984
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Deformation #2
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70317
Description:
Measurements: 152 x 243.8 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1984
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![La Vague, [sound recording and church bell]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons045.jpg)
La Vague, [sound recording and church bell]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70309
Description: Installation at Quebec City
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1984
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Deformation #4
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70319
Description:
Measurements: 182.88 x 121.92 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1984
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Deformation #1
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70316
Description:
Measurements: 152 x 243.8 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1984
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Paradise of My Memories
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70320
Description: Toronto, Ontario
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1985
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

A Green Space for Amalia
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70308
Description: Ottawa Court House.
Measurements: 0.2784 x 0.9744 m
Collection:
Date Made: 1985
Materials: mural: acrylic on canvas covered plywood
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Unconscious amongst the animals
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70312
Description: Ottawa School of Art
Measurements: 0.2784 x 1.044 m
Collection:
Date Made: 1987
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![United Technologies, [artist in York University studio]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons049.jpg)
United Technologies, [artist in York University studio]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70313
Description:
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1987
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

United Technologies
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70311
Description: Installation at the Saidye Bronfman Centre, Montreal
Measurements: 0.522 x 2.088 x 1.044 m
Collection:
Date Made: 1987
Materials: installation: acrylic on canvas, copper, encaustic, wood panels
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

United Technologies, with artist
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70315
Description: Installation at le Musée du Québec, Québec
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1988
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

United Technologies
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70314
Description: Installation at le Musée du Québec, Québec
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1988
Materials: installation: acrylic on canvas, copper, encaustic, wood panels
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Borromeans Knot
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71579
Description: Theory, Observer, Practice diagram.
Measurements: 102 x 214 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1990
Materials: acrylic on canvas with chinese ink caligraphy on paper
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Force Eleven
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71578
Description: mural detail: centre panel
Measurements: ink on chinese paper drawings
Collection:
Date Made: 1990
Materials: acrylic and gold leaf on canvas; ink on chinese paper drawings
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Force Eleven
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70321
Description: With the artist in his England Studio.
Measurements: mural: 0.2088 x 0.9744 m.
Collection:
Date Made: 1990
Materials: acrylic and gold leaf
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![Artist’s Studio, [ with Waterfall Paintings]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons060.jpg)
Artist’s Studio, [ with Waterfall Paintings]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70324
Description:
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1990
Materials:
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Force Eleven
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70322
Description: Winters College, York University, Toronto
Measurements: mural: 0.2088 x 0.9744 m.
Collection:
Date Made: 1990
Materials: acrylic and gold leaf
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Five Persimmons & Waterfall
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70325
Description:
Measurements: 182.88 x 213.36 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1990
Materials: acrylic and gold leaf
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Force Eleven (detail)
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70323
Description:
Measurements: ink on chinese paper drawings
Collection:
Date Made: 1990
Materials: acrylic and gold leaf on canvas; ink on chinese paper drawings
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Family Tree: Grandfather
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70328
Description:
Measurements: 213.36 x 121.92 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1992
Materials: installation: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Mother/Father
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70330
Description:
Measurements: 213.36 x 121.92 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1992
Materials: installation: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Mysterious Desire
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71584
Description: Part of installation, Chopsticks and Butterknives.
Measurements: 182.88 x 101.6 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1992
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Passport
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71583
Description: Part of installation, Chopsticks and Butterknives.
Measurements: 182.88 x 101.6 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1992
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Chopsticks and Butterknives
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70327
Description: Toronto, Ontario
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1992
Materials: installation
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Ladder of Generations
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71580
Description: Part of installation, Chopsticks and Butterknives.
Measurements: 182.88 x 101.6 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1992
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Female Mountain Waters
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71582
Description: Part of installation, Chopsticks and Butterknives.
Measurements: 182.88 x 101.6 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1992
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Length of Life is in the Heavens
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71581
Description: Part of installation, Chopsticks and Butterknives.
Measurements: 182.88 x 101.6 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1992
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Chopsticks and Butterknives
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70326
Description: Toronto, Ontario
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1992
Materials: installation
Virtual Collection: 90s-Toronto, Original CCCA

Family Tree, Nurse
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70331
Description:
Measurements: 213.36 x 121.92 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1992
Materials: installation: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Grandfather (detail)
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70329
Description:
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1992
Materials: installation: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Family Tree (detail)
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70332
Description:
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1992
Materials: installation: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

ATA
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71585
Description:
Measurements: 121.92 x 182.88 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1996
Materials: acrylic on canvas, inkjet prints
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Underwater Buddhas
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71586
Description:
Measurements: 121.92 x 91.44 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1996
Materials: acrylic on canvas, inkjet prints
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Chinese People
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71587
Description:
Measurements: chinese caligraphy on paper
Collection:
Date Made: 1996
Materials: oil and acrylic on canvas; chinese caligraphy on paper
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

She is (detail)
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70336
Description:
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1997
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Interface-Freax-Guardian
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71588
Description:
Measurements: ink jet prints
Collection:
Date Made: 1997
Materials: acrylic and ink on canvas; ink jet prints
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

She is
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70335
Description:
Measurements: 213.36 x 152.4 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1997
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

E
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70337
Description:
Measurements: 213.36 x 152.4 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1997
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

E (detail)
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70338
Description:
Measurements:
Collection:
Date Made: 1997
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

HE
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71593
Description:
Measurements: 222 x 115 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1998
Materials: acrylic on canvas, inkjet prints, canvas cut-out patterns
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

A-Law-Oracle
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71591
Description:
Measurements: 182.88 x 121.92 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1998
Materials: acrylic on canvas, inkjet prints, canvas cut-out patterns
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Unity of Contradictions
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70333
Description:
Measurements: 148 x 147 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1998
Materials: acrylic on canvas, oil stick, gold leaf, inkjet
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Creative Blaster, detail (Systematic Advantage)
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71590
Description:
Measurements: 152.4 x 91.44 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1998
Materials: acrylic on canvas, ink jet prints, gold and canvas cut-out patterns
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Express Buddha
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70334
Description:
Measurements: 123 x 100 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1998
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

e NOW
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71592
Description:
Measurements: 182.88 x 121.92 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1998
Materials: acrylic on canvas, inkjet prints, canvas cut-out patterns
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Fountain
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71594
Description: From 1935 family portraits (Lil, Bill and Jenny Parsons).
Measurements: 121.92 x 76.2 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1998
Materials: acrylic on canvas, inkjet prints, canvas cut-out patterns
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Creative Blaster
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71589
Description:
Measurements: 152.4 x 91.44 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 1998
Materials: acrylic on canvas, ink jet prints, gold and canvas cut-out patterns
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Exotic Award
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71595
Description:
Measurements: 152.4 x 91.44 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 2001
Materials: Ink jet print on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

City Awards
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70339
Description:
Measurements: 152.4 x 182.88 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 2001
Materials: Ink jet print on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Mimetic Monument
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70341
Description:
Measurements: 152.4 x 213.36 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 2001
Materials: Ink jet print on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Visionary Award
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71604
Description:
Measurements: 152.4 x 182.88 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 2001
Materials: Ink jet print on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Mercenary Award
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71597
Description:
Measurements: 152.4 x 91.44 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 2001
Materials: Ink jet print on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Mentors Trophy
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71598
Description:
Measurements: 182.88 x 91.44 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 2001
Materials: Ink jet print on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Remembering the Body Monument
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71602
Description:
Measurements: 152.4 x 182.88 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 2001
Materials: Ink jet print on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Industrial Workers Award
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71601
Description:
Measurements: 182.88 x 121.92 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 2001
Materials: Ink jet print on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Life Brands Gold Award
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71596
Description:
Measurements: 152.4 x 91.44 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 2001
Materials: Ink jet print on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Picturesque Award
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71605
Description:
Measurements: 50.8 x 91.44 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 2001
Materials: Ink jet print on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Office Totem
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71600
Description:
Measurements: 91.44 x 38.1 x 38.1 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 2001
Materials: found art construction with computer parts
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Mimetic Monument
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71603
Description:
Measurements: 152.4 x 182.88 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 2001
Materials: Ink jet print on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Re-visions
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70342
Description:
Measurements: 122 x 182 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 2001
Materials: Ink jet print on vinyl
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Ludwig Wittgenstein Uncertainty Monument
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71599
Description:
Measurements: 182.88 x 152.4 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 2001
Materials: Ink jet print on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Master of Mythology
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70343
Description:
Measurements: 130 x 182 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 2001
Materials: Ink jet print on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Industrial Award
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 70340
Description:
Measurements: 152 x 92 cm
Collection:
Date Made: 2001
Materials: Ink jet print on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Electric Buddha
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 71606
Description: Installed at Winter's College, York University.
Measurements: gold and lacquer
Collection:
Date Made: 2002
Materials: ink jet print on vinyl; gold and lacquer
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Art History Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74846
Description: For The Labyrinth Exhibitioná at Portage La Prairie Art Centre, Manitoba.
[For a walking meditation on Art History, Theory, Dance, Theatre, Music, Film, and Visual Art].
Measurements: floor mural: 1.044 x 1.044 m
Collection:
Date Made: 2007
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Art History Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74844
Description: For The Labyrinth Exhibitioná at Portage La Prairie Art Centre, Manitoba.
[For a walking meditation on Art History, Theory, Dance, Theatre, Music, Film, and Visual Art].
Measurements: floor mural: 1.044 x 1.044 m
Collection:
Date Made: 2007
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Art History Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74848
Description: For The Labyrinth Exhibition¿ at Portage La Prairie Art Centre, Manitoba.
[For a walking meditation on Art History, Theory, Dance, Theatre, Music, Film, and Visual Art].
Measurements: floor mural: 1.044 x 1.044 m
Collection:
Date Made: 2007
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Art History Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74845
Description: For The Labyrinth Exhibitioná at Portage La Prairie Art Centre, Manitoba.
[For a walking meditation on Art History, Theory, Dance, Theatre, Music, Film, and Visual Art].
Measurements: floor mural: 1.044 x 1.044 m
Collection:
Date Made: 2007
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Art History Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74843
Description: For The Labyrinth Exhibitioná at Portage La Prairie Art Centre, Manitoba.
[For a walking meditation on Art History, Theory, Dance, Theatre, Music, Film, and Visual Art].
Measurements: floor mural: 1.044 x 1.044 m
Collection:
Date Made: 2007
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Art History Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74847
Description: For The Labyrinth Exhibition¿ at Portage La Prairie Art Centre, Manitoba.
[For a walking meditation on Art History, Theory, Dance, Theatre, Music, Film, and Visual Art].
Measurements: floor mural: 1.044 x 1.044 m
Collection:
Date Made: 2007
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![Paradise Homes, [panoptic urban shield paintings]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons183.jpg)
Paradise Homes, [panoptic urban shield paintings]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74877
Description: Paradise Homes
My new shield paintings 2009-10 are part of a Panoptic landscape series. They are based on surveillance technology used by Google Earth to reveal giant new fingerprint shapes on the earth. They are suburban developments centred on a community with the Church, or a Synagogue, Mosque, Hindu Temple or Buddhist Shrine. They are instant designs that go from concept to completion in 3 or 4 years. Freeways provide access to infrastructures such as a Shopping Mall, Cineplex and Golf Course designed by the same architectural firms. The new towns are carved into the land with bulldozers. They occupy waste industrial sites, fertile farmland or high ridges with views of the ravine below. When complete they are enclosed with walls for security purposes, and the streets inside end in quiet looping cul-de-sacs. Entrances have grand gates announcing the exclusive nature of the development, such as Paradise Homes, or Fragrant Hills.
The source of my landscapes is inspired by the city of Vaughan, north of Toronto beside Canada's Wonderland, as seen on Google Earth. Vaughan according to Jane Jacobs, expert on urbanism, is one of Canada's fast growing and prosperous communities. I have also followed the city planning of Moshe Safdie who designed Habitat for the 1967 Montreal World's Fair. In 1989 he designed one of Israel's largest cities Modi'in planned for 250 thousand people; by 2007 it had reached 75 thousand.
In order to create a deep surface of the paintings they are built up on spherical bamboo structures, covered by canvas and gesso and embellished by various materials such as beeswax, brass fixtures and gold paint. The shield like appearance suggests a promise of security.
Measurements: 71.12 works of variable sizes á approx. 76.2 x 76.2 x 7.62 cm deep
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas, on bamboo structures
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![Paradise Homes, [panoptic urban shield paintings]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons179-1.jpg)
Paradise Homes, [panoptic urban shield paintings]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74873
Description: Paradise Homes
My new shield paintings 2009-10 are part of a Panoptic landscape series. They are based on surveillance technology used by Google Earth to reveal giant new fingerprint shapes on the earth. They are suburban developments centred on a community with the Church, or a Synagogue, Mosque, Hindu Temple or Buddhist Shrine. They are instant designs that go from concept to completion in 3 or 4 years. Freeways provide access to infrastructures such as a Shopping Mall, Cineplex and Golf Course designed by the same architectural firms. The new towns are carved into the land with bulldozers. They occupy waste industrial sites, fertile farmland or high ridges with views of the ravine below. When complete they are enclosed with walls for security purposes, and the streets inside end in quiet looping cul-de-sacs. Entrances have grand gates announcing the exclusive nature of the development, such as Paradise Homes, or Fragrant Hills.
The source of my landscapes is inspired by the city of Vaughan, north of Toronto beside Canada's Wonderland, as seen on Google Earth. Vaughan according to Jane Jacobs, expert on urbanism, is one of Canada's fast growing and prosperous communities. I have also followed the city planning of Moshe Safdie who designed Habitat for the 1967 Montreal World's Fair. In 1989 he designed one of Israel's largest cities Modi'in planned for 250 thousand people; by 2007 it had reached 75 thousand.
In order to create a deep surface of the paintings they are built up on spherical bamboo structures, covered by canvas and gesso and embellished by various materials such as beeswax, brass fixtures and gold paint. The shield like appearance suggests a promise of security.
Measurements: 71.12 works of variable sizes á approx. 76.2 x 76.2 x 7.62 cm deep
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas, on bamboo structures
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![Paradise Homes, [panoptic urban shield paintings]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons184.jpg)
Paradise Homes, [panoptic urban shield paintings]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74878
Description: Paradise Homes
My new shield paintings 2009-10 are part of a Panoptic landscape series. They are based on surveillance technology used by Google Earth to reveal giant new fingerprint shapes on the earth. They are suburban developments centred on a community with the Church, or a Synagogue, Mosque, Hindu Temple or Buddhist Shrine. They are instant designs that go from concept to completion in 3 or 4 years. Freeways provide access to infrastructures such as a Shopping Mall, Cineplex and Golf Course designed by the same architectural firms. The new towns are carved into the land with bulldozers. They occupy waste industrial sites, fertile farmland or high ridges with views of the ravine below. When complete they are enclosed with walls for security purposes, and the streets inside end in quiet looping cul-de-sacs. Entrances have grand gates announcing the exclusive nature of the development, such as Paradise Homes, or Fragrant Hills.
The source of my landscapes is inspired by the city of Vaughan, north of Toronto beside Canada's Wonderland, as seen on Google Earth. Vaughan according to Jane Jacobs, expert on urbanism, is one of Canada's fast growing and prosperous communities. I have also followed the city planning of Moshe Safdie who designed Habitat for the 1967 Montreal World's Fair. In 1989 he designed one of Israel's largest cities Modi'in planned for 250 thousand people; by 2007 it had reached 75 thousand.
In order to create a deep surface of the paintings they are built up on spherical bamboo structures, covered by canvas and gesso and embellished by various materials such as beeswax, brass fixtures and gold paint. The shield like appearance suggests a promise of security.
Measurements: 71.12 works of variable sizes á approx. 76.2 x 76.2 x 7.62 cm deep
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas, on bamboo structures
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Middle East Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74852
Description: For the 25th Uxbridge Art Festival, Outdoor Street Event.
Measurements: floor mural: 0.87 x 0.87 m
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Middle East Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74857
Description: At the Trinity Bellwoods Community Centre, Toronto.
Measurements: <br>8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas; 8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![Paradise Homes, [panoptic urban shield paintings]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons180.jpg)
Paradise Homes, [panoptic urban shield paintings]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74874
Description: Paradise Homes
My new shield paintings 2009-10 are part of a Panoptic landscape series. They are based on surveillance technology used by Google Earth to reveal giant new fingerprint shapes on the earth. They are suburban developments centred on a community with the Church, or a Synagogue, Mosque, Hindu Temple or Buddhist Shrine. They are instant designs that go from concept to completion in 3 or 4 years. Freeways provide access to infrastructures such as a Shopping Mall, Cineplex and Golf Course designed by the same architectural firms. The new towns are carved into the land with bulldozers. They occupy waste industrial sites, fertile farmland or high ridges with views of the ravine below. When complete they are enclosed with walls for security purposes, and the streets inside end in quiet looping cul-de-sacs. Entrances have grand gates announcing the exclusive nature of the development, such as Paradise Homes, or Fragrant Hills.
The source of my landscapes is inspired by the city of Vaughan, north of Toronto beside Canada's Wonderland, as seen on Google Earth. Vaughan according to Jane Jacobs, expert on urbanism, is one of Canada's fast growing and prosperous communities. I have also followed the city planning of Moshe Safdie who designed Habitat for the 1967 Montreal World's Fair. In 1989 he designed one of Israel's largest cities Modi'in planned for 250 thousand people; by 2007 it had reached 75 thousand.
In order to create a deep surface of the paintings they are built up on spherical bamboo structures, covered by canvas and gesso and embellished by various materials such as beeswax, brass fixtures and gold paint. The shield like appearance suggests a promise of security.
Measurements: 71.12 works of variable sizes á approx. 76.2 x 76.2 x 7.62 cm deep
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas, on bamboo structures
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![Paradise Homes, [panoptic urban shield paintings]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons182.jpg)
Paradise Homes, [panoptic urban shield paintings]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74876
Description: Paradise Homes
My new shield paintings 2009-10 are part of a Panoptic landscape series. They are based on surveillance technology used by Google Earth to reveal giant new fingerprint shapes on the earth. They are suburban developments centred on a community with the Church, or a Synagogue, Mosque, Hindu Temple or Buddhist Shrine. They are instant designs that go from concept to completion in 3 or 4 years. Freeways provide access to infrastructures such as a Shopping Mall, Cineplex and Golf Course designed by the same architectural firms. The new towns are carved into the land with bulldozers. They occupy waste industrial sites, fertile farmland or high ridges with views of the ravine below. When complete they are enclosed with walls for security purposes, and the streets inside end in quiet looping cul-de-sacs. Entrances have grand gates announcing the exclusive nature of the development, such as Paradise Homes, or Fragrant Hills.
The source of my landscapes is inspired by the city of Vaughan, north of Toronto beside Canada's Wonderland, as seen on Google Earth. Vaughan according to Jane Jacobs, expert on urbanism, is one of Canada's fast growing and prosperous communities. I have also followed the city planning of Moshe Safdie who designed Habitat for the 1967 Montreal World's Fair. In 1989 he designed one of Israel's largest cities Modi'in planned for 250 thousand people; by 2007 it had reached 75 thousand.
In order to create a deep surface of the paintings they are built up on spherical bamboo structures, covered by canvas and gesso and embellished by various materials such as beeswax, brass fixtures and gold paint. The shield like appearance suggests a promise of security.
Measurements: 71.12 works of variable sizes á approx. 76.2 x 76.2 x 7.62 cm deep
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas, on bamboo structures
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Middle East Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74851
Description: For the 25th Uxbridge Art Festival, Outdoor Street Event.
Measurements: floor mural: 0.87 x 0.87 m
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![Paradise Homes, [panoptic urban shield paintings]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons178.jpg)
Paradise Homes, [panoptic urban shield paintings]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74872
Description: Paradise Homes
My new shield paintings 2009-10 are part of a Panoptic landscape series. They are based on surveillance technology used by Google Earth to reveal giant new fingerprint shapes on the earth. They are suburban developments centred on a community with the Church, or a Synagogue, Mosque, Hindu Temple or Buddhist Shrine. They are instant designs that go from concept to completion in 3 or 4 years. Freeways provide access to infrastructures such as a Shopping Mall, Cineplex and Golf Course designed by the same architectural firms. The new towns are carved into the land with bulldozers. They occupy waste industrial sites, fertile farmland or high ridges with views of the ravine below. When complete they are enclosed with walls for security purposes, and the streets inside end in quiet looping cul-de-sacs. Entrances have grand gates announcing the exclusive nature of the development, such as Paradise Homes, or Fragrant Hills.
The source of my landscapes is inspired by the city of Vaughan, north of Toronto beside Canada's Wonderland, as seen on Google Earth. Vaughan according to Jane Jacobs, expert on urbanism, is one of Canada's fast growing and prosperous communities. I have also followed the city planning of Moshe Safdie who designed Habitat for the 1967 Montreal World's Fair. In 1989 he designed one of Israel's largest cities Modi'in planned for 250 thousand people; by 2007 it had reached 75 thousand.
In order to create a deep surface of the paintings they are built up on spherical bamboo structures, covered by canvas and gesso and embellished by various materials such as beeswax, brass fixtures and gold paint. The shield like appearance suggests a promise of security.
Measurements: 71.12 works of variable sizes á approx. 76.2 x 76.2 x 7.62 cm deep
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas, on bamboo structures
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Middle East Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74870
Description: At the Trinity Bellwoods Community Centre, Toronto.
Measurements: <br>8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas; 8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Middle East Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74869
Description: At the Trinity Bellwoods Community Centre, Toronto.
Measurements: <br>8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas; 8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Middle East Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74868
Description: At the Trinity Bellwoods Community Centre, Toronto.
Measurements: <br>8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas; 8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Middle East Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74860
Description: At the Trinity Bellwoods Community Centre, Toronto.
Measurements: <br>8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas; 8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Middle East Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74865
Description: At the Trinity Bellwoods Community Centre, Toronto.
Measurements: <br>8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas; 8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
![Paradise Homes, [panoptic urban shield paintings]](https://ccca.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parsons181.jpg)
Paradise Homes, [panoptic urban shield paintings]
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74875
Description: Paradise Homes
My new shield paintings 2009-10 are part of a Panoptic landscape series. They are based on surveillance technology used by Google Earth to reveal giant new fingerprint shapes on the earth. They are suburban developments centred on a community with the Church, or a Synagogue, Mosque, Hindu Temple or Buddhist Shrine. They are instant designs that go from concept to completion in 3 or 4 years. Freeways provide access to infrastructures such as a Shopping Mall, Cineplex and Golf Course designed by the same architectural firms. The new towns are carved into the land with bulldozers. They occupy waste industrial sites, fertile farmland or high ridges with views of the ravine below. When complete they are enclosed with walls for security purposes, and the streets inside end in quiet looping cul-de-sacs. Entrances have grand gates announcing the exclusive nature of the development, such as Paradise Homes, or Fragrant Hills.
The source of my landscapes is inspired by the city of Vaughan, north of Toronto beside Canada's Wonderland, as seen on Google Earth. Vaughan according to Jane Jacobs, expert on urbanism, is one of Canada's fast growing and prosperous communities. I have also followed the city planning of Moshe Safdie who designed Habitat for the 1967 Montreal World's Fair. In 1989 he designed one of Israel's largest cities Modi'in planned for 250 thousand people; by 2007 it had reached 75 thousand.
In order to create a deep surface of the paintings they are built up on spherical bamboo structures, covered by canvas and gesso and embellished by various materials such as beeswax, brass fixtures and gold paint. The shield like appearance suggests a promise of security.
Measurements: 71.12 works of variable sizes á approx. 76.2 x 76.2 x 7.62 cm deep
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas, on bamboo structures
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Middle East Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74871
Description: At the Trinity Bellwoods Community Centre, Toronto.
Measurements: <br>8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas; 8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Middle East Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74850
Description: For the 25th Uxbridge Art Festival, Outdoor Street Event.
Measurements: floor mural: 0.87 x 0.87 m
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Middle East Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74858
Description: At the Trinity Bellwoods Community Centre, Toronto.
Measurements: <br>8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas; 8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Middle East Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74856
Description: At the Trinity Bellwoods Community Centre, Toronto.
Measurements: <br>8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas; 8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Middle East Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74855
Description: At the Trinity Bellwoods Community Centre, Toronto.
Measurements: <br>8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas; 8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Middle East Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74862
Description: At the Trinity Bellwoods Community Centre, Toronto.
Measurements: <br>8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas; 8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Middle East Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74866
Description: At the Trinity Bellwoods Community Centre, Toronto.
Measurements: <br>8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas; 8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Middle East Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74854
Description: For the 25th Uxbridge Art Festival, Outdoor Street Event.
Measurements: floor mural: 0.87 x 0.87 m
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Middle East Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74859
Description: At the Trinity Bellwoods Community Centre, Toronto.
Measurements: <br>8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas; 8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Middle East Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74853
Description: For the 25th Uxbridge Art Festival, Outdoor Street Event.
Measurements: floor mural: 0.87 x 0.87 m
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Middle East Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74849
Description: For the 25th Uxbridge Art Festival, Outdoor Street Event.
Measurements: floor mural: 0.87 x 0.87 m
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Middle East Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74864
Description: At the Trinity Bellwoods Community Centre, Toronto.
Measurements: <br>8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas; 8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Middle East Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74867
Description: At the Trinity Bellwoods Community Centre, Toronto.
Measurements: <br>8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas; 8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Big Middle East Labyrinth
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74863
Description: At the Trinity Bellwoods Community Centre, Toronto.
Measurements: <br>8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Collection:
Date Made: 2010
Materials: acrylic on canvas; 8 minute Performance/Video with various props and found objects
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Middle East Peace Rail Road, MEPR
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74879
Description: Middle East Map Project 2010-11:
A Working Plan B for Israel/ Palestine
In 2005 the Rand Corporation proposed integrating a future Palestine state with a high speed rail and highway system that would connect the West Bank and Gaza. This was inspiration for Working Plan B, a work of the imagination based on current facts on the ground. It requires a land swap between Israelis and Palestinians, which was envisioned by President Jimmy Carter and Ariel Sharon in 2001.
Working Plan B is an artist's version of The Middle East centered along the line of the Jordan River Valley and defined by three parallel rail lines, Red/Blue/Orange connecting Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. The rail routes look like 'The Metro' in London, Paris, New York, Montreal, Hong Kong, or Tehran. The lines pass through eight districts of civil authority, allowing for certain amount of independence, security, democracy and free passage. It connects the Mediterranean Sea and the neighboring countries to the North East and South.
In a foreseeable future the security walls and settlement blocks are to remain in place in exchange for a land swap for returning Palestinian refugees. A strategy of agonism is useful because it does not count on understanding of others' social values but works with the idea that differences can continue if there is respect for others' rights.
The paralleled districts allow for a symbiotic stability of mutual benefit. There is enough international interest in having peace in the area that sponsors for developing the rail system would be willing to contribute to its different parts. Two thirds of the rail is currently operative in Israel and Jordan and the rest could be set up on decommissioned rail beds, with new tunnels and transit points.
Land swaps would open up a Palestine port in Mediterranean at Acre in the North and another in the South at Ashquelon in exchange for the large settlement blocks surrounding Jerusalem. The special district of Jerusalem/Bethlehem could be a UN security neutral zone for the three religions of Abraham. The history of the old city has its beginnings as a fortified village and has passed through conquest and occupations for three thousand years. It is a complicated archeological site of populations slaughtered or sold into slavery, later replaced by new waves of immigration. Its feuds and spirituality require special conditions from other territories, allowing for hardliners, secular and social idealists.
As an artist I have attempted to think outside the box because the conflict has not seen a solution in sixty years and seems to be deadlocked. Any map is considered premature and even taboo by both sides. My artistic daughter who is a standup comedian who majored in Political Science says my Plan B Map looks like a golf course with water hazards and sand traps. With that metaphor in mind, try to imagine this 'land in the middle' as a fair way leading forward to peace by connecting various regional cultures with plenty of hazards to be negotiated.
Measurements: ink-jet print on canvas
Collection:
Date Made: 2010-11
Materials: floor or wall installation with various found objects; ink-jet print on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Middle East Peace Rail Road, MEPR
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74881
Description: Middle East Map Project 2010-11:
A Working Plan B for Israel/ Palestine
In 2005 the Rand Corporation proposed integrating a future Palestine state with a high speed rail and highway system that would connect the West Bank and Gaza. This was inspiration for Working Plan B, a work of the imagination based on current facts on the ground. It requires a land swap between Israelis and Palestinians, which was envisioned by President Jimmy Carter and Ariel Sharon in 2001.
Working Plan B is an artist's version of The Middle East centered along the line of the Jordan River Valley and defined by three parallel rail lines, Red/Blue/Orange connecting Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. The rail routes look like 'The Metro' in London, Paris, New York, Montreal, Hong Kong, or Tehran. The lines pass through eight districts of civil authority, allowing for certain amount of independence, security, democracy and free passage. It connects the Mediterranean Sea and the neighboring countries to the North East and South.
In a foreseeable future the security walls and settlement blocks are to remain in place in exchange for a land swap for returning Palestinian refugees. A strategy of agonism is useful because it does not count on understanding of others' social values but works with the idea that differences can continue if there is respect for others' rights.
The paralleled districts allow for a symbiotic stability of mutual benefit. There is enough international interest in having peace in the area that sponsors for developing the rail system would be willing to contribute to its different parts. Two thirds of the rail is currently operative in Israel and Jordan and the rest could be set up on decommissioned rail beds, with new tunnels and transit points.
Land swaps would open up a Palestine port in Mediterranean at Acre in the North and another in the South at Ashquelon in exchange for the large settlement blocks surrounding Jerusalem. The special district of Jerusalem/Bethlehem could be a UN security neutral zone for the three religions of Abraham. The history of the old city has its beginnings as a fortified village and has passed through conquest and occupations for three thousand years. It is a complicated archeological site of populations slaughtered or sold into slavery, later replaced by new waves of immigration. Its feuds and spirituality require special conditions from other territories, allowing for hardliners, secular and social idealists.
As an artist I have attempted to think outside the box because the conflict has not seen a solution in sixty years and seems to be deadlocked. Any map is considered premature and even taboo by both sides. My artistic daughter who is a standup comedian who majored in Political Science says my Plan B Map looks like a golf course with water hazards and sand traps. With that metaphor in mind, try to imagine this 'land in the middle' as a fair way leading forward to peace by connecting various regional cultures with plenty of hazards to be negotiated.
Measurements: ink-jet print on canvas
Collection:
Date Made: 2010-11
Materials: floor or wall installation with various found objects; ink-jet print on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Map For Imagining Peace Plan B (Israel/ Palestine/Jordan)
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74886
Description: Middle East Map Project 2010-11:
A Working Plan B for Israel/ Palestine
In 2005 the Rand Corporation proposed integrating a future Palestine state with a high speed rail and highway system that would connect the West Bank and Gaza. This was inspiration for Working Plan B, a work of the imagination based on current facts on the ground. It requires a land swap between Israelis and Palestinians, which was envisioned by President Jimmy Carter and Ariel Sharon in 2001.
Working Plan B is an artist's version of The Middle East centered along the line of the Jordan River Valley and defined by three parallel rail lines, Red/Blue/Orange connecting Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. The rail routes look like 'The Metro' in London, Paris, New York, Montreal, Hong Kong, or Tehran. The lines pass through eight districts of civil authority, allowing for certain amount of independence, security, democracy and free passage. It connects the Mediterranean Sea and the neighboring countries to the North East and South.
In a foreseeable future the security walls and settlement blocks are to remain in place in exchange for a land swap for returning Palestinian refugees. A strategy of agonism is useful because it does not count on understanding of others' social values but works with the idea that differences can continue if there is respect for others' rights.
The paralleled districts allow for a symbiotic stability of mutual benefit. There is enough international interest in having peace in the area that sponsors for developing the rail system would be willing to contribute to its different parts. Two thirds of the rail is currently operative in Israel and Jordan and the rest could be set up on decommissioned rail beds, with new tunnels and transit points.
Land swaps would open up a Palestine port in Mediterranean at Acre in the North and another in the South at Ashquelon in exchange for the large settlement blocks surrounding Jerusalem. The special district of Jerusalem/Bethlehem could be a UN security neutral zone for the three religions of Abraham. The history of the old city has its beginnings as a fortified village and has passed through conquest and occupations for three thousand years. It is a complicated archeological site of populations slaughtered or sold into slavery, later replaced by new waves of immigration. Its feuds and spirituality require special conditions from other territories, allowing for hardliners, secular and social idealists.
As an artist I have attempted to think outside the box because the conflict has not seen a solution in sixty years and seems to be deadlocked. Any map is considered premature and even taboo by both sides. My artistic daughter who is a standup comedian who majored in Political Science says my Plan B Map looks like a golf course with water hazards and sand traps. With that metaphor in mind, try to imagine this 'land in the middle' as a fair way leading forward to peace by connecting various regional cultures with plenty of hazards to be negotiated.
Measurements: 1.392 x 0.522 m
Collection:
Date Made: 2010-11
Materials: Hand signed limited edition, Plan B + text; ink-jet print on paper
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Map For Imagining Peace Plan B (Israel/ Palestine/Jordan)
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74887
Description: Middle East Map Project 2010-11:
A Working Plan B for Israel/ Palestine
In 2005 the Rand Corporation proposed integrating a future Palestine state with a high speed rail and highway system that would connect the West Bank and Gaza. This was inspiration for Working Plan B, a work of the imagination based on current facts on the ground. It requires a land swap between Israelis and Palestinians, which was envisioned by President Jimmy Carter and Ariel Sharon in 2001.
Working Plan B is an artist's version of The Middle East centered along the line of the Jordan River Valley and defined by three parallel rail lines, Red/Blue/Orange connecting Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. The rail routes look like 'The Metro' in London, Paris, New York, Montreal, Hong Kong, or Tehran. The lines pass through eight districts of civil authority, allowing for certain amount of independence, security, democracy and free passage. It connects the Mediterranean Sea and the neighboring countries to the North East and South.
In a foreseeable future the security walls and settlement blocks are to remain in place in exchange for a land swap for returning Palestinian refugees. A strategy of agonism is useful because it does not count on understanding of others' social values but works with the idea that differences can continue if there is respect for others' rights.
The paralleled districts allow for a symbiotic stability of mutual benefit. There is enough international interest in having peace in the area that sponsors for developing the rail system would be willing to contribute to its different parts. Two thirds of the rail is currently operative in Israel and Jordan and the rest could be set up on decommissioned rail beds, with new tunnels and transit points.
Land swaps would open up a Palestine port in Mediterranean at Acre in the North and another in the South at Ashquelon in exchange for the large settlement blocks surrounding Jerusalem. The special district of Jerusalem/Bethlehem could be a UN security neutral zone for the three religions of Abraham. The history of the old city has its beginnings as a fortified village and has passed through conquest and occupations for three thousand years. It is a complicated archeological site of populations slaughtered or sold into slavery, later replaced by new waves of immigration. Its feuds and spirituality require special conditions from other territories, allowing for hardliners, secular and social idealists.
As an artist I have attempted to think outside the box because the conflict has not seen a solution in sixty years and seems to be deadlocked. Any map is considered premature and even taboo by both sides. My artistic daughter who is a standup comedian who majored in Political Science says my Plan B Map looks like a golf course with water hazards and sand traps. With that metaphor in mind, try to imagine this 'land in the middle' as a fair way leading forward to peace by connecting various regional cultures with plenty of hazards to be negotiated.
Measurements: 1.392 x 0.522 m
Collection:
Date Made: 2010-11
Materials: Hand signed limited edition, Plan B + text; ink-jet print on paper
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Map For Imagining Peace Plan B (Israel/ Palestine/Jordan)
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74884
Description: Middle East Map Project 2010-11:
A Working Plan B for Israel/ Palestine
In 2005 the Rand Corporation proposed integrating a future Palestine state with a high speed rail and highway system that would connect the West Bank and Gaza. This was inspiration for Working Plan B, a work of the imagination based on current facts on the ground. It requires a land swap between Israelis and Palestinians, which was envisioned by President Jimmy Carter and Ariel Sharon in 2001.
Working Plan B is an artist's version of The Middle East centered along the line of the Jordan River Valley and defined by three parallel rail lines, Red/Blue/Orange connecting Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. The rail routes look like 'The Metro' in London, Paris, New York, Montreal, Hong Kong, or Tehran. The lines pass through eight districts of civil authority, allowing for certain amount of independence, security, democracy and free passage. It connects the Mediterranean Sea and the neighboring countries to the North East and South.
In a foreseeable future the security walls and settlement blocks are to remain in place in exchange for a land swap for returning Palestinian refugees. A strategy of agonism is useful because it does not count on understanding of others' social values but works with the idea that differences can continue if there is respect for others' rights.
The paralleled districts allow for a symbiotic stability of mutual benefit. There is enough international interest in having peace in the area that sponsors for developing the rail system would be willing to contribute to its different parts. Two thirds of the rail is currently operative in Israel and Jordan and the rest could be set up on decommissioned rail beds, with new tunnels and transit points.
Land swaps would open up a Palestine port in Mediterranean at Acre in the North and another in the South at Ashquelon in exchange for the large settlement blocks surrounding Jerusalem. The special district of Jerusalem/Bethlehem could be a UN security neutral zone for the three religions of Abraham. The history of the old city has its beginnings as a fortified village and has passed through conquest and occupations for three thousand years. It is a complicated archeological site of populations slaughtered or sold into slavery, later replaced by new waves of immigration. Its feuds and spirituality require special conditions from other territories, allowing for hardliners, secular and social idealists.
As an artist I have attempted to think outside the box because the conflict has not seen a solution in sixty years and seems to be deadlocked. Any map is considered premature and even taboo by both sides. My artistic daughter who is a standup comedian who majored in Political Science says my Plan B Map looks like a golf course with water hazards and sand traps. With that metaphor in mind, try to imagine this 'land in the middle' as a fair way leading forward to peace by connecting various regional cultures with plenty of hazards to be negotiated.
Measurements: 1.392 x 0.522 m
Collection:
Date Made: 2010-11
Materials: Hand signed limited edition, Plan B + text; ink-jet print on paper
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Middle East Peace Rail Road, MEPR
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74880
Description: Middle East Map Project 2010-11:
A Working Plan B for Israel/ Palestine
In 2005 the Rand Corporation proposed integrating a future Palestine state with a high speed rail and highway system that would connect the West Bank and Gaza. This was inspiration for Working Plan B, a work of the imagination based on current facts on the ground. It requires a land swap between Israelis and Palestinians, which was envisioned by President Jimmy Carter and Ariel Sharon in 2001.
Working Plan B is an artist's version of The Middle East centered along the line of the Jordan River Valley and defined by three parallel rail lines, Red/Blue/Orange connecting Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. The rail routes look like 'The Metro' in London, Paris, New York, Montreal, Hong Kong, or Tehran. The lines pass through eight districts of civil authority, allowing for certain amount of independence, security, democracy and free passage. It connects the Mediterranean Sea and the neighboring countries to the North East and South.
In a foreseeable future the security walls and settlement blocks are to remain in place in exchange for a land swap for returning Palestinian refugees. A strategy of agonism is useful because it does not count on understanding of others' social values but works with the idea that differences can continue if there is respect for others' rights.
The paralleled districts allow for a symbiotic stability of mutual benefit. There is enough international interest in having peace in the area that sponsors for developing the rail system would be willing to contribute to its different parts. Two thirds of the rail is currently operative in Israel and Jordan and the rest could be set up on decommissioned rail beds, with new tunnels and transit points.
Land swaps would open up a Palestine port in Mediterranean at Acre in the North and another in the South at Ashquelon in exchange for the large settlement blocks surrounding Jerusalem. The special district of Jerusalem/Bethlehem could be a UN security neutral zone for the three religions of Abraham. The history of the old city has its beginnings as a fortified village and has passed through conquest and occupations for three thousand years. It is a complicated archeological site of populations slaughtered or sold into slavery, later replaced by new waves of immigration. Its feuds and spirituality require special conditions from other territories, allowing for hardliners, secular and social idealists.
As an artist I have attempted to think outside the box because the conflict has not seen a solution in sixty years and seems to be deadlocked. Any map is considered premature and even taboo by both sides. My artistic daughter who is a standup comedian who majored in Political Science says my Plan B Map looks like a golf course with water hazards and sand traps. With that metaphor in mind, try to imagine this 'land in the middle' as a fair way leading forward to peace by connecting various regional cultures with plenty of hazards to be negotiated.
Measurements: ink-jet print on canvas
Collection:
Date Made: 2010-11
Materials: floor or wall installation with various found objects; ink-jet print on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

The Middle East Peace Rail Road, MEPR
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74882
Description: Middle East Map Project 2010-11:
A Working Plan B for Israel/ Palestine
In 2005 the Rand Corporation proposed integrating a future Palestine state with a high speed rail and highway system that would connect the West Bank and Gaza. This was inspiration for Working Plan B, a work of the imagination based on current facts on the ground. It requires a land swap between Israelis and Palestinians, which was envisioned by President Jimmy Carter and Ariel Sharon in 2001.
Working Plan B is an artist's version of The Middle East centered along the line of the Jordan River Valley and defined by three parallel rail lines, Red/Blue/Orange connecting Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. The rail routes look like 'The Metro' in London, Paris, New York, Montreal, Hong Kong, or Tehran. The lines pass through eight districts of civil authority, allowing for certain amount of independence, security, democracy and free passage. It connects the Mediterranean Sea and the neighboring countries to the North East and South.
In a foreseeable future the security walls and settlement blocks are to remain in place in exchange for a land swap for returning Palestinian refugees. A strategy of agonism is useful because it does not count on understanding of others' social values but works with the idea that differences can continue if there is respect for others' rights.
The paralleled districts allow for a symbiotic stability of mutual benefit. There is enough international interest in having peace in the area that sponsors for developing the rail system would be willing to contribute to its different parts. Two thirds of the rail is currently operative in Israel and Jordan and the rest could be set up on decommissioned rail beds, with new tunnels and transit points.
Land swaps would open up a Palestine port in Mediterranean at Acre in the North and another in the South at Ashquelon in exchange for the large settlement blocks surrounding Jerusalem. The special district of Jerusalem/Bethlehem could be a UN security neutral zone for the three religions of Abraham. The history of the old city has its beginnings as a fortified village and has passed through conquest and occupations for three thousand years. It is a complicated archeological site of populations slaughtered or sold into slavery, later replaced by new waves of immigration. Its feuds and spirituality require special conditions from other territories, allowing for hardliners, secular and social idealists.
As an artist I have attempted to think outside the box because the conflict has not seen a solution in sixty years and seems to be deadlocked. Any map is considered premature and even taboo by both sides. My artistic daughter who is a standup comedian who majored in Political Science says my Plan B Map looks like a golf course with water hazards and sand traps. With that metaphor in mind, try to imagine this 'land in the middle' as a fair way leading forward to peace by connecting various regional cultures with plenty of hazards to be negotiated.
Measurements: ink-jet print on canvas
Collection:
Date Made: 2010-11
Materials: floor or wall installation with various found objects; ink-jet print on canvas
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Map For Imagining Peace Plan B (Israel/ Palestine/Jordan)
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74883
Description: Middle East Map Project 2010-11:
A Working Plan B for Israel/ Palestine
In 2005 the Rand Corporation proposed integrating a future Palestine state with a high speed rail and highway system that would connect the West Bank and Gaza. This was inspiration for Working Plan B, a work of the imagination based on current facts on the ground. It requires a land swap between Israelis and Palestinians, which was envisioned by President Jimmy Carter and Ariel Sharon in 2001.
Working Plan B is an artist's version of The Middle East centered along the line of the Jordan River Valley and defined by three parallel rail lines, Red/Blue/Orange connecting Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. The rail routes look like 'The Metro' in London, Paris, New York, Montreal, Hong Kong, or Tehran. The lines pass through eight districts of civil authority, allowing for certain amount of independence, security, democracy and free passage. It connects the Mediterranean Sea and the neighboring countries to the North East and South.
In a foreseeable future the security walls and settlement blocks are to remain in place in exchange for a land swap for returning Palestinian refugees. A strategy of agonism is useful because it does not count on understanding of others' social values but works with the idea that differences can continue if there is respect for others' rights.
The paralleled districts allow for a symbiotic stability of mutual benefit. There is enough international interest in having peace in the area that sponsors for developing the rail system would be willing to contribute to its different parts. Two thirds of the rail is currently operative in Israel and Jordan and the rest could be set up on decommissioned rail beds, with new tunnels and transit points.
Land swaps would open up a Palestine port in Mediterranean at Acre in the North and another in the South at Ashquelon in exchange for the large settlement blocks surrounding Jerusalem. The special district of Jerusalem/Bethlehem could be a UN security neutral zone for the three religions of Abraham. The history of the old city has its beginnings as a fortified village and has passed through conquest and occupations for three thousand years. It is a complicated archeological site of populations slaughtered or sold into slavery, later replaced by new waves of immigration. Its feuds and spirituality require special conditions from other territories, allowing for hardliners, secular and social idealists.
As an artist I have attempted to think outside the box because the conflict has not seen a solution in sixty years and seems to be deadlocked. Any map is considered premature and even taboo by both sides. My artistic daughter who is a standup comedian who majored in Political Science says my Plan B Map looks like a golf course with water hazards and sand traps. With that metaphor in mind, try to imagine this 'land in the middle' as a fair way leading forward to peace by connecting various regional cultures with plenty of hazards to be negotiated.
Measurements: 1.392 x 0.522 m
Collection:
Date Made: 2010-11
Materials: Hand signed limited edition, Plan B + text; ink-jet print on paper
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA

Map For Imagining Peace Plan B (Israel/ Palestine/Jordan)
Artist: Bruce Parsons
Work ID: 74885
Description: Middle East Map Project 2010-11:
A Working Plan B for Israel/ Palestine
In 2005 the Rand Corporation proposed integrating a future Palestine state with a high speed rail and highway system that would connect the West Bank and Gaza. This was inspiration for Working Plan B, a work of the imagination based on current facts on the ground. It requires a land swap between Israelis and Palestinians, which was envisioned by President Jimmy Carter and Ariel Sharon in 2001.
Working Plan B is an artist's version of The Middle East centered along the line of the Jordan River Valley and defined by three parallel rail lines, Red/Blue/Orange connecting Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. The rail routes look like 'The Metro' in London, Paris, New York, Montreal, Hong Kong, or Tehran. The lines pass through eight districts of civil authority, allowing for certain amount of independence, security, democracy and free passage. It connects the Mediterranean Sea and the neighboring countries to the North East and South.
In a foreseeable future the security walls and settlement blocks are to remain in place in exchange for a land swap for returning Palestinian refugees. A strategy of agonism is useful because it does not count on understanding of others' social values but works with the idea that differences can continue if there is respect for others' rights.
The paralleled districts allow for a symbiotic stability of mutual benefit. There is enough international interest in having peace in the area that sponsors for developing the rail system would be willing to contribute to its different parts. Two thirds of the rail is currently operative in Israel and Jordan and the rest could be set up on decommissioned rail beds, with new tunnels and transit points.
Land swaps would open up a Palestine port in Mediterranean at Acre in the North and another in the South at Ashquelon in exchange for the large settlement blocks surrounding Jerusalem. The special district of Jerusalem/Bethlehem could be a UN security neutral zone for the three religions of Abraham. The history of the old city has its beginnings as a fortified village and has passed through conquest and occupations for three thousand years. It is a complicated archeological site of populations slaughtered or sold into slavery, later replaced by new waves of immigration. Its feuds and spirituality require special conditions from other territories, allowing for hardliners, secular and social idealists.
As an artist I have attempted to think outside the box because the conflict has not seen a solution in sixty years and seems to be deadlocked. Any map is considered premature and even taboo by both sides. My artistic daughter who is a standup comedian who majored in Political Science says my Plan B Map looks like a golf course with water hazards and sand traps. With that metaphor in mind, try to imagine this 'land in the middle' as a fair way leading forward to peace by connecting various regional cultures with plenty of hazards to be negotiated.
Measurements: 1.392 x 0.522 m
Collection:
Date Made: 2010-11
Materials: Hand signed limited edition, Plan B + text; ink-jet print on paper
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA