He Was Taken Up Into The Sky

The Alberta Society of Artists is pleased to present the solo exhibition “He Was Taken Up Into The Sky” featuring the work of Alberta artist Samantha Harrison.

The exhibition runs from Sept 5, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 at the ASA Art Gallery, #222 – 1235 26 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta. Gallery hours are Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and parking is free.

A virtual artist talk with Samantha Harrison will go live on our Instagram and Facebook pages on September 10th, 2026.

“He Was Taken Up Into the Sky speaks of the potential for perceiving divinity within the human form, and the ways in which people – even when flawed – can be powerful, impactful, and immensely beautiful beings. Most of the portraits are a part of a large body of work depicting individuals as deities of primarily Greco-Roman origin. They aim to match each model to different figures based on a moment of perceived similarity, while also deliberately mismatching the models in other aspects of their visual characteristics. The goal of these paintings is to honour each individual, to engage with ancient stories contemporarily and inclusively, and to provide viewers with an opportunity to reflect upon the stories associated with each character.”

For more information, go to https://www.albertasocietyofartists.com/he-was-taken-up-into-the-sky/, email coordinator@albertasocietyofartists.com, or call the Gallery at 403-265-0012. The Alberta Society of Artists is the oldest society of juried professional artists in the province, providing art education and exhibitions in public venues since 1931. The Society’s goal is to increase public awareness and appreciation of the visual arts in Alberta.