Gill Alkin received treatment at CMCC Riverdale clinic for a serious shoulder injury. In thanks for the care he received, he has donated several original paintings which have been successfully auctioned at CMCC and will continue his support with six more original paintings by his late partner, Canadian artist Rita-Anne Piquet, to be auctioned during Homecoming to benefit CMCC. Gill's story is published in the Spring/Summer ‘22 issue of Primary Contact.
“Knowing that Rita-Anne and I both shared a commitment to giving back, it seems appropriate to donate a body of paintings for sale from my late partner Rita-Anne Piquet, to benefit student programs at CMCC. I was further moved to make this donation after receiving care at CMCC, as a result of an intense injury. The program was a combination of treatment in-clinic and a regimen of exercises at home. They emphasized the importance of my own role in recovery. The goals were laid out clearly. The interns had a genuine desire to help, showing empathy and professionalism.”
Gill Alkin
Artist Bio
Rita-Anne Piquet was an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists, a prestigious group whose members are selected on the merit of their work. She was also a member of the Botanical Artists of Canada, from which she was awarded the Jurors’ Choice Award for Oil Painting at the Annual Juried Exhibition and received the HSBC Award of Excellence, at Plein Air Oakville, an Ontario exhibit.
The overriding theme of her work was a contemplative study of her world. Many of her paintings portray intimate places that evoke feelings of calm and shelter. Her floral and botanical paintings are an affirmation of life. Painting flowers provided an opportunity to see the natural world close-up and appreciate both its strength and fragility.
Her paintings have appeared on the covers of A New Anthology of Canadian Literature, published by Oxford University Press; The Canadian Treasurer magazine and The Canadian Journal of Women’s Health Care.
The Masterworks Foundation of Bermuda invited Rita-Anne for a three month stay as Artist-In-Residence, after which she had a successful exhibition, held in the parish of St. George’s.
She was also associated with the John A. Libby Fine Art Gallery in Toronto for over a decade and participated in solo and group exhibitions of her work.
The 6 original paintings will be on display during Homecoming at the CMCC Supply Centre and Bookstore, providing you with an opportunity for a close-up view.
Bidding Rules
Email your bid to events@cmcc.ca. Bids will be updated weekly, normally on a Monday. Bid increments must be at a minimum of $50 more than the current bid listed. The auction closes Friday June 30 at noon ET.
If you are interested in understanding more about a particular painting…the motivation behind it, the mood, subject, use of colours, etc. , please email Gill Alkin at photography@gillalkin.com for more information.
ITEM COLLECTION: Items that need to be shipped by CMCC to the winning bidders, within Canada and Internationally, are at the sole cost of the winning bidder. Shipping costs will be added to the winning bidder’s account once calculated post-event.
Wood and Water, High Park
12” x 16"
estimated value: $975
opening bid: $690
Paris Parallax #3
30" x 36"
estimated value: $2100
opening bid: $1260
Light at the End of the Day
12” x 24"
estimated value: $1200
opening bid: $720
Havana Palm, Cuba
12" x 24”
estimated value: $1200
opening bid: $720
Flower Market, Santa Clara, Cuba
18" x 24"
estimated value: $1550
opening bid: $930
Bright Street, Toronto
11” x 14"
estimated value: $925
This painting is no longer available.
Congratulations to the winning bidder!
