MICHAEL NEAL MYERS (1939-2010)
Aged 71, passed away peacefully at home in Toronto Friday, December 10, 2010 after a bravely fought battle with lung cancer. Dearly loved partner and soulmate of Toni (Trow) for 41 years.
Born London, UK, November 19, 1939. Painter, sculptor, furniture designer, film-maker, writer, traveller and beloved friend.
His most recent works were celebrated transcriptions of world championship Snooker games, with every move played out in sequence on life-size canvases. The precision, complexity and beauty of these works captivate all who see them, crowning an exceptional career of visual innovation.
In recent years, the game of snooker has been the subject of numerous works of art, many of them featured on the BBC during major televised tournaments.
None more so, than Michael’s “The Perfect Game”, a transcription of Cliff Thorburn’s 147 maximum break at The Crucible in 1983.
Cliff, himself came over to the world championship in 2007 when the 12 foot by six foot painting was unveiled in Sheffield where it has remained ever since, and can be seen on display in the lobby of the city’s St. Paul’s Hotel.
Further works include Ronnie O’Sullivan’s, five minute twenty second maximum break and arguably the most famous Crucible frame of them all, the 35th frame of the 1985 world final between Dennis Taylor and Steve Davis with all 111 shots illustrated in fine detail.
Michael will be fondly remembered by all who knew his acerbic wit, love of painting, politics, books, birds, music, and his relentless curiosity about the world around him. We will miss him forever. Following cremation, a celebration of Michael's life will be held early in 2011 in both Toronto and London, UK (details to follow).
For those who wish, donations may be made in Michael's name to Art City in St. James Town, 545 Sherbourne St, Unit 4, Toronto, Ontario M4X 1W5
