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Michael ForsterCelestial Sky1987
1987
$22,000
£16,653.06
€19,101.13
CA$30,923.44
A$34,030.93
CHF 17,845.41
MX$412,996.98
NOK 223,064.82
SEK 211,180.60
DKK 142,599.47
About the Item
As in many of Michael Forster’s works Untitled, 1987 similarly places a special focus on the supremacy of color. This all-absorbing passion for color has resulted in a magnificent gestural picture with an overall pleasing color palette. A proponent of early Surrealism Forster placed an emphasis on the unconscious life of the artist in his perceptive sensual application of paint. Forster’s further concern for the essence of paint itself led him to create mesmerizing surface textures seen in our example that were deeply personal for Forster and full of emotion. The floating forms that seem almost to dance in this picture bear a close resemblance to Rufino Tamayo’s works especially through the all-enveloping, deep, full, and impressive array of colors.
Forster, the Father of Canadian Surrealism was active in Canada for more than forty-five years and contributed substantially to the cultural history of Canadian art. A frequent exhibitor with the major art societies already by the 1930’s Forster’s paintings were found in the country’s major museum collections by the 1940’s, an early point in the artist’s long career. His contributions to the development of Canadian art are only now receiving the credit they so richly deserve.
Forster’s paintings do not fit neatly into any one movement or style of painting. Rather they are a result of his myriad international travels, homes, and experiences. What unites all his works is his dedication to the pursuit of Modernism and his own personal search for his identity as an artist. It is important to note that Michael Forester’s work that began in Canada has now come full circle after all his travels and back home again to Canada where he painted this picture. Forster was active in Canada for more than forty-five years. His contributions to the development of Canadian art are only now receiving the attention they so richly deserve.
This has a white border on the canvas around the edge and this is intentional device by the artist!
Canadian, 1907 - 2002
Untitled, 1987
Acrylic on canvas
27 x 41 3/4 inches.
Framed: 33 x 47 1/2 inches
Not signed but from the artist's estate and from Messum's England who has the estate. FOR607A - this estate number is its archive #
- Creator:Michael Forster (1907 - 2002, Canadian)
- Creation Year:1987
- Dimensions:Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 47.5 in (120.65 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
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- Condition:Great condition and nice framing.
- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 151751stDibs: LU1413210607092
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