Arnie Lipsey Art

Arnie Lipsey Art Original art by artist Arnie Lipsey, Toronto Canada. I'm a full-time acrylic artist. I use archival family photographs as a point of departure.

His paintings often use archival family photographs as a point of departure for this inquiry of underlying intergenerational dynamics and the psychological legacies that link generations. My paintings explore identity, family history and the relationship between the personal and the universal. Commission inquiries are welcomed! Do you have your own family photos and family history that you would like to weave into a painting?

Coming Soon! My new solo show at The Aurora Cultural Centre, 50 Victoria Street, Aurora. Thursday August 27th! I would l...
08/18/2026

Coming Soon! My new solo show at The Aurora Cultural Centre, 50 Victoria Street, Aurora. Thursday August 27th! I would love to see you there!

I am pleased to announce my upcoming expanded solo exhibition: Past. Tense. at the Cultural Centre, August 27th to Oc...
08/11/2026

I am pleased to announce my upcoming expanded solo exhibition: Past. Tense.
at the Cultural Centre, August 27th to October 31st. Opening reception August 27th 7:00 p.m. (please register). Aurora Cultural Centre Homeroom Galleries, 50 Victoria Avenue, Aurora. See you there!

"Wish You Were Here"36" x 24"Acrylic on canvas Three adolescent siblings, on the eve of leaving their  home town forever...
07/23/2026

"Wish You Were Here"

36" x 24"

Acrylic on canvas 

Three adolescent siblings, on the eve of leaving their  home town forever, stand before an encroaching Blood Moon—a total lunar eclipse. Long associated with abrupt life changes, hidden truths revealed, and the end of significant life cycles, the Blood Moon is also seen in modern spiritual traditions as a catalyst for confronting one's shadow and releasing what no longer serves.

07/20/2026

Thanks to .schnier.art for videography. This painting will be part of my solo show from August 27-October 31. Please come see it for reals!

"Factory Setting"24" x 36"Acrylic on canvas Commissioned artwork. The client came to me after seeing my recent work, wit...
05/07/2026

"Factory Setting"
24" x 36"
Acrylic on canvas

Commissioned artwork. The client came to me after seeing my recent work, with the hope of creating something deeply personal for his family. He had a collection of old family photographs and wanted a painting that could honor that history—something that would carry both memory and meaning.
I was immediately drawn to the images. There was so much unspoken story in them. From there, we spent time sharing ideas, working through sketches, and making revisions until the piece felt right.
The painting touches on themes that have long been present in my work: displacement, the lasting shadow of war, and the possibility of redemption, healing, and resilience. These are stories that continue to resonate, both personally and universally.
In the end, I feel we created something honest and deeply felt—something that respects the past while still holding space for hope. He was very happy with the result, and so was I.

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