The Texture of Presence Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1952, Andy Patton has spent much of his career examining the quiet, often overlooked mechanics of the medium itself. After earning a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Manitoba in 1972, his path led toward a rigorous investigation of the physical reality of the canvas. He does not seek to use paint to illustrate a world beyond the frame, but rather to confront the viewer with the immediate, material truth of the surface. His work often avoids the heavy hand of drama or the imposition of external narratives, choosing instead to find…