First Name: Olivia
Last Name: Todd
Program of Study: Bachelor of Design
Submission Category: Painting
Title of Artwork: Across the Atlantic
Art Description: The inspiration for this painting is a subject that I have gone to over and over in different mediums in the past several years. Lawren Harris’, 1930 Davis Strait Is a painting I connected with at a young age. It holds a quiet mystery and connection to the Canadian landscape for me. This connection to the Group of Seven, to painting, to nature, and to driving north to camp with my family have been constants in my upbringing.
In this last year, I made my first trip to Europe, which was an expansive experience for me. In this painting, I have imposed a Van Gogh sky in the background of Harris’ iconic view of the North, bringing together these two continents, both on canvas, and within myself.
In this last year, I made my first trip to Europe, which was an expansive experience for me. In this painting, I have imposed a Van Gogh sky in the background of Harris’ iconic view of the North, bringing together these two continents, both on canvas, and within myself.
Size of Artwork in inches: 12x16
Mediums used to create artwork: Acrylic Paint
Original Piece or a Reproduction: Original Piece
Year Artwork Created: 2022
Campus: North