Miles Davis & Harold Feist | Surface into Colour
Double Solo Show
The Rhythm of Abstraction — Sound into Colour
In recent years, Canadian abstraction has experienced renewed recognition among private and institutional collectors. Once underrepresented on the international stage, artists such as Harold Feist, William Perehudoff, and Rita Letendre are now being re-examined for their pivotal roles in post-war modernism and the shaping of Canada’s cultural identity.
This exhibition places Feist’s disciplined spontaneity in dialogue with the expressive visual works of Miles Davis, whose creative vision extended far beyond the realm of music. Both artists explored the dynamic relationship between rhythm and structure — translating improvisation into colour, movement, and form. Davis’s paintings and prints reflect the same daring exploration and emotional resonance that defined his musical evolution, while Feist’s abstractions invite viewers into a language of gesture and control.
Collecting a Miles Davis print represents more than ownership of a work by an iconic cultural figure — it signifies participation in a rare intersection of music and visual art history. These pieces embody the spirit of innovation and cross-disciplinary creativity that continues to influence artists and collectors worldwide.
Together, Davis and Feist reveal how sound can transform into colour and rhythm into surface — a celebration of abstraction that bridges art, music, and time.
Miles Davis — Exclusive Prints
Known worldwide for reshaping the sound of modern jazz, Miles Davis was also a visionary visual artist. His paintings and drawings reveal a bold, improvisational energy that mirrors the phrasing and syncopation of his music. Through sweeping lines, layered textures, and chromatic intensity, Davis transformed rhythm into a visual experience.
Gallery House proudly represents a special selection of limited-edition fine art prints from Miles Davis, produced by the renowned studio Atelier GF. Each work in this series captures Davis’s distinct visual language — intuitive, fluid, and deeply expressive. Available exclusively through Gallery House, these editions invite collectors to experience the same creative force that defined Davis’s legendary career, now seen through the lens of colour and composition.
Harold Feist – From the Milrad Estate
In contrast and complement, Harold Feist’s paintings embody a meditative yet dynamic approach to abstraction. Drawing from a disciplined process rooted in colour theory and gestural expression, Feist’s work reflects a lifelong exploration of balance and movement. This presentation features works from the Estate of both Aaron Milrad and Gary Milrad, a long-time collector, patron, and friend of Harold. The collection underscores the deeply personal bond between Feist and Milrad — a relationship built on friendship, trust, and shared appreciation for the creative process. The works’ provenance adds a poignant dimension to their visual harmony, situating Feist’s art within both a personal and national legacy of Canadian colour field artist and abstraction.
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