MICHAEL SNOW "SILHOUETTE" COLLAGE, 1980
Michael Snow (1929-2023) is one of the most remarkable multi-disciplinary Canadian artists. He is renowned for a diverse body of work that ranges from experimental films and jazz recordings to sculptures and large scale public art. No matter the medium, Snow’s unparalleled ability to alternate between populist and avant garde art remains consistent.
"Walking Woman," Snow's largest and best known body of work, features a silhouette of his friend and fellow musician Carla Bley. Snow would realize this form in a multitude of incarnations – paintings, large scale sculptures, newspaper ads, street art and film.
Along with silhouettes, Snow frequently used collage throughout his oeuvre. This work highlights the outline of a stylized cartoon or primitive figure. Set against a bright orange sheet, the brown shape presents a man standing head-on, with his arms hanging along his sides. His features are exaggerated, his extremities stretched and distorted, evoking a sense of comical hyperbole.
The layered physicality of this piece personifies the figure, emphasizing each curve and detail. Upon close inspection, a second layer of paper and ink are layered under the brown figure, emphasizing its form. With interacting elements, this collage demonstrates Snow's playful and thoughtful creation process.
Today, Snow's work is held in numerous public collections including The MoMA (NYC), the Art Gallery of Ontario, and The National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa). In 1981, Snow was awarded the Order of Canada and upgraded to a companion in 2007 in recognition of his international contributions to visual arts.
Questions about this piece? Contact us, call +1.416.704.1720, or visit our Toronto Gallery.
Untitled (Silhouette)
Canada, 1980
Collaged paper
Signed and dated by the artist, lower right
17.75”H 11.75”W (work)
20”H 14”W (framed)
Very good condition
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MICHAEL SNOW "SILHOUETTE" COLLAGE, 1980
Michael Snow (1929-2023) is one of the most remarkable multi-disciplinary Canadian artists. He is renowned for a diverse body of work that ranges from experimental films and jazz recordings to sculptures and large scale public art. No matter the medium, Snow’s unparalleled ability to alternate between populist and avant garde art remains consistent.
"Walking Woman," Snow's largest and best known body of work, features a silhouette of his friend and fellow musician Carla Bley. Snow would realize this form in a multitude of incarnations – paintings, large scale sculptures, newspaper ads, street art and film.
Along with silhouettes, Snow frequently used collage throughout his oeuvre. This work highlights the outline of a stylized cartoon or primitive figure. Set against a bright orange sheet, the brown shape presents a man standing head-on, with his arms hanging along his sides. His features are exaggerated, his extremities stretched and distorted, evoking a sense of comical hyperbole.
The layered physicality of this piece personifies the figure, emphasizing each curve and detail. Upon close inspection, a second layer of paper and ink are layered under the brown figure, emphasizing its form. With interacting elements, this collage demonstrates Snow's playful and thoughtful creation process.
Today, Snow's work is held in numerous public collections including The MoMA (NYC), the Art Gallery of Ontario, and The National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa). In 1981, Snow was awarded the Order of Canada and upgraded to a companion in 2007 in recognition of his international contributions to visual arts.
Questions about this piece? Contact us, call +1.416.704.1720, or visit our Toronto Gallery.
Untitled (Silhouette)
Canada, 1980
Collaged paper
Signed and dated by the artist, lower right
17.75”H 11.75”W (work)
20”H 14”W (framed)
Very good condition
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Michael Snow (1929-2023) is one of the most remarkable multi-disciplinary Canadian artists. He is renowned for a diverse body of work that ranges from experimental films and jazz recordings to sculptures and large scale public art. No matter the medium, Snow’s unparalleled ability to alternate between populist and avant garde art remains consistent.
"Walking Woman," Snow's largest and best known body of work, features a silhouette of his friend and fellow musician Carla Bley. Snow would realize this form in a multitude of incarnations – paintings, large scale sculptures, newspaper ads, street art and film.
Along with silhouettes, Snow frequently used collage throughout his oeuvre. This work highlights the outline of a stylized cartoon or primitive figure. Set against a bright orange sheet, the brown shape presents a man standing head-on, with his arms hanging along his sides. His features are exaggerated, his extremities stretched and distorted, evoking a sense of comical hyperbole.
The layered physicality of this piece personifies the figure, emphasizing each curve and detail. Upon close inspection, a second layer of paper and ink are layered under the brown figure, emphasizing its form. With interacting elements, this collage demonstrates Snow's playful and thoughtful creation process.
Today, Snow's work is held in numerous public collections including The MoMA (NYC), the Art Gallery of Ontario, and The National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa). In 1981, Snow was awarded the Order of Canada and upgraded to a companion in 2007 in recognition of his international contributions to visual arts.
Questions about this piece? Contact us, call +1.416.704.1720, or visit our Toronto Gallery.
Untitled (Silhouette)
Canada, 1980
Collaged paper
Signed and dated by the artist, lower right
17.75”H 11.75”W (work)
20”H 14”W (framed)
Very good condition
