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"This observer is learning to be free from subjectivity in order to view an object in its purest form of beauty. The object viewed, whether animate or inanimate, must be known without judgement from within, be it positive or negative. Beauty goes beyond this pair of opposites where even the word 'beauty' is a judgement call. All objects are associated with perceptions, contaminated with past memories of pain or pleasure and all other emotions in between.

Gerald's work has ranged from spiritual quests (St. Frances; Canticles of St.John; The Wanderer Series) to surrealistic explorations (Boatman Cassandra Series), as well as portraits, the human form and landscapes.

Honours and awards include; The Royal Canadian Academy of Arts - 1999; Order of Canada - 1999; honorary degree, Doctor of Letters, MUN - 1992; Canada Council Arts Council "B" - "87"; The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council Ted Drover Award - 1984.

A major retrospective Gerald Squires Journey was exhibited at the AGNL in 1998.