Kari Duke: Urban Stories Opening Saturday, May 12th, GFA hosts an exhibition of the latest works by Edmonton-based artist Kari Duke. Duke lives in Edmonton, AB in a small community near the University of Alberta in an area surrounded by urban alleys that tend to reflect an untouched and overgrown environment. Duke's work is portrayed by many as romantic and reminiscent of a simpler time. Her colorful paintings have a fresh, confident feel despite the ordinariness of the subject matter..