Sigvaldason Fine Art Inc.
Gimli, Manitoba
“Where Quality, Creativity & History Meet” Sigvaldason Fine Art specializes in the exhibition and sale of Canadian Historical, Post-War and Contemporary art.
MessageCollection: Sydney Hollinger Watson (1911-1981)
S.H. Watson (1911–1981), RCA was a Canadian artist, educator, and muralist known for his contributions to visual arts and design. Born in Toronto, he studied at Central Technical School and worked as a commercial artist before becoming an influential art educator. He served as Principal of the Ontario College of Art (1955–1970), overseeing its expansion into Canada’s leading art school.
Watson was a prolific muralist, creating works for corporate, religious, and public institutions, including the Province of Ontario (1967) mosaic at Queen’s Park. A member of multiple art societies, including the Royal Canadian Academy, his work is housed in major collections such as the National Gallery of Canada and the McMichael Canadian Art Collection.