For a little over a year, I have returned to making abstract paintings related to a previous series, Slant Series I (1978–
1983) — systemic procedural layered paintings. When recently I was considering a selection of works for an upcoming exhibition, I looked at a number of works I hadn’t seen together for probably twenty years, and had the thought, ‘perhaps there is some unfinished business here.’ I recall a famous quote by Yogi Berra — “If you come to a fork in the road, take it.” So I am taking it — and this trip backwards does seem to be going forward.

 

Billy J. McCarroll maintains his art and music practice in Lethbridge, Alberta. He has held various positions at the
University of Lethbridge Faculty of Fine Arts, including Director/Curator of the Art Gallery, Chair of Visual Arts, member of the Art Advisory Committee and, most recently, Professor Emeritus. He was inducted into the Royal Canadian Academy of Art in 2009.