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This collection was originally published as part of the History of Transportation, "the official portfolio of limited edition prints for Expo 86." It received the endorsement of Expo 86, the Government of British Columbia and General Motors of Canada and was presented to their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales by the Honourable Claude Richmond, Minister of Tourism, on behalf of Expo 86 and the Government of B.C. It was featured in several shows on the Expo 86 site, the McLaughlin Museum and the National Art Centre among many others across Canada. We are pleased to offer these paintings as signed and numbered limited edition Giclées on canvas and paper. The original portfolio is no longer available. These Giclées are printed by John in his studio using the latest pigment-based inks on highest quality artist's canvas and fine art paper. "The History of Transportation chronicles the early history of man's attempts to move about this land called Canada, from the first visit of the Vikings in their ship, the Karv, in AD 900, to the first mercy flight in Canadian aviation history in 1930. It conveys the romance, mystery and dedication of man's constant commitment to master the great distances of his world as a personal activity, a social service and an industry." Claude Richmond, Minister of Tourism. Each painting depicts an important date in Canadian history and is usually associated with the first instance of that particular type of transportation. For instance, the last print, Bush Plane, depicts the Avro Avian which was used for the first mercy flight in Canadian aviation history.
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