Calgary’s Uppercase Gallery is currently presenting “The Shatner Show,” from now until 31 August.
The gallery’s own description of the show is probably the best way to put it: “From his iconic Captain James T. Kirk through the steely resolve of TJ Hooker, the irreverence of Denny Crane or the seemingly hundreds of smaller roles that have filled his career… William Shatner has shown an uncanny ability to alternately (and sometimes simultaneously) embrace and transcend those preconceptions about him. Perhaps this is nowhere exhibited better than on his recent musical album with Ben Folds: speaking (not singing, of course) with open candor at times about his fortunes and failings, it becomes clear that the person who has played these characters has so much more to say than the characters themselves. Now in his 76th year, he continues to produce with a voracity and enthusiasm unrivaled by his peers. Whether it’s a comedic or dramatic role, a gameshow, voice-work, or even a seemingly lowly breakfast cereal commercial, each thing he touches is elevated to a plane that’s all his own.
“With playful reverence to this entrancing icon and fascinating individual, Uppercase Gallery presents “The Shatner Show”: a book and exhibition of artwork depicting William Shatner by artists and illustrators from Canada and the US.
Some of the works, and photos from the gallery, are available on this web site. A portion of all the proceeds from the show will go to benefit the charity Shatner founded, www.horseshow.org.
Uppercase Gallery is located on the upper level of Art Central, at the corner of 7th Avenue SW and Centre Street: #204, 100 – 7th Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0W4 Canada. The phone number is 403-283-5318, and the gallery is open Monday-Saturday 11AM-5PM and Sunday 12N-4PM.