John Procter was born and raised in East Vancouver. He was the first Easter baby born at 12:01 am on March 26, 1948. His mom was given a free baby carriage from the hospital to commemorate the occasion. John attended Templeton High School and tried Simon Fraser University for a semester, but decided it wasn’t for him. John has lived a blue collar life, doing what needs to be done to get by, as well as creating masterful collages, mobiles, and paintings, which was he real life passion.
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Being a self-taught artist, John picked up art-making skills throughout his life. Because money was usually scarce, John never afforded himself the luxury to paint on canvas but rather, inexpensive or found materials. Whatever the materials may be, John’s finished work is made with impeccable details and craftsmanship.
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John’s work is reminiscent of Alexander Calder in his mobiles because of their elegant
use of organic shapes, balance, and colour. His collages have the precision and complexity of
Hannah Hoch. John’s artwork is not without influence as he is well read and informs himself
on who has come before him.

For many years now he has sold work from the curbside in front of his Kitsilano basement suite. Now his work is getting a proper exhibition with a new show titled Into the Unknown at the Pendulum Gallery. Held in collaboration with local non-profit arts society Outsiders and Others, which advocates and promotes the creations of self-taught artists striving to receive fair treatment in the greater arts and culture scene, the showcase will hopefully bring greater recognition to Procter’s work.

Jack Procter has sold pieces his as far away as Philadelphia, Minneapolis and California via the Outsiders and Others website.