WINNIPEG — A massive painting of Queen Elizabeth II that was a fixture during National Hockey League games and rock concerts in Winnipeg for two decades may…
The five-metre by three-metre painting has changed hands a few times since it was taken down from the old Winnipeg Arena in 1999. The artwork has been rarely put on display this century, because it requites a crew of 10 to assemble and install it.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
The painting was done by billboard artist Gilbert Burch in 1979. It was criticized by some who said it was not a good likeness of the Queen. And Winnipeg Jets players were known to try to hit the painting with pucks during practice.Article content In 2015, CN Rail executive Jamie Boychuk bought the portrait for an undisclosed price and hoped to have it put up somewhere in Winnipeg.“I’ve made a vow to never sell the painting for monetary value or gain. What I’m looking at doing is hosting it for Winnipeg.”
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