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Joyce WielandIsle of the Blessed1987
1987
$3,250
£2,441.49
€2,815.44
CA$4,509.80
A$5,011.38
CHF 2,626.02
MX$61,455.66
NOK 33,493.32
SEK 31,509.28
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Joyce Wieland (1931-1998) was one of the most accomplished and versatile Canadian artists of the 20th century. Emerging on the Toronto art scene at the beginning of the 1960s, over the course of her career Wieland explored the role of women, the body, nationalism, and intimacy using a variety of mediums.
While she experienced several professional "peaks and valleys", Wieland established new benchmarks for what was possible for a female artist to achieve. Notably, she was the first female artist to have a solo exhibition at the National Gallery (Ottawa) in 1971.
During the 1970's Wieland was consumed by creating a feature-length film entitled "The Far Shore" about Tom Thompson and a love triangle. For better or worse, Wieland's production of art was greatly reduced during the era because of her focus on the project.
In the 80's Wieland recommitted to her art practice, and explored mythology, feminist discourse, ecology and themes of sexuality and intimacy. Her palette becomes notably vibrant and juicy during the final years of her output.
This untitled work is evocative of Wieland in the 1980's. It is richly colored and dynamic and conveys elements of fantasy and magic. While we are not certain of what is being depicted, we suspect that this is alluding to Greek mythology; small boats, a waterscape evocative of the Greek islands, a profile sculpture on a plinth, etc.
Today, Wieland's works can be found in numerous public collections across Canada including the National Gallery, Museum London and the Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto).
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Watercolor and mixed media on paper
Signed and dated 87 by the artist
10"H 13.5"W (work)
14"H 17"W (framed)
Framed with museum glass
Very good condition
Note: additional framed images coming soon
- Creator:Joyce Wieland (1931 - 1998, Canadian)
- Creation Year:1987
- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)
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- Condition:very good condition.
- Gallery Location:Toronto, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 05-251stDibs: LU215216444822
Joyce Wieland
Joyce Wieland (1931-1998) was one of the most accomplished and versatile Canadian artists of the 20th century. Emerging on the Toronto art scene at the beginning of the 1960s, over the course of her career Wieland explored the role of women, the body, nationalism, and intimacy using a variety of mediums. While she experienced several professional "peaks and valleys", Wieland established new benchmarks for what was possible for a female artist to achieve. Notably, she was the first female artist to have a solo exhibition at the National Gallery (Ottawa) in 1971. Today, Wieland's works can be found in numerous public collections across Canada including the National Gallery, Museum London and the Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto).
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