Untitled, Ca. 2004
121.9 cms x 121.9 cms (48 ins x 48 ins)
Signed
made in 2004
Lot offered for sale by Waddington's, Toronto at the auction event "Line and Colour in Contemporary Art" held on Thu, Oct 29, 2020.
Lot 10
Lot 10
Estimate: CAD $4,000 - $6,000
Sale price withheld by the Auction house
Sale price withheld by the Auction house
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Private Collection, Philadelphia
Acquired directly from the artist
Notes:
In the early 2000s, Toronto wunderkind Thrush Holmes had a prolific career under the alias of Truman Couture, producing around ten abstract works per day and selling them directly on eBay and other websites. In an interview with the "Globe and MailÁ in 2007, Holmes noted that "Truman was my apprentice.Á Holmes-as-Couture's success was such that it enabled him to build what became the eponymous Thrush Holmes Empire, transforming his career from internet entrepreneur to international superstar.
Holmes is known for his use of neon, spray paint, oil, and pastels. His work is energetic and versatile, suiting a range of spaces. His work has been accessioned into numerous celebrity and high-profile collections and has garnered considerable national and international critical acclaim.
Private Collection, Philadelphia
Acquired directly from the artist
Notes:
In the early 2000s, Toronto wunderkind Thrush Holmes had a prolific career under the alias of Truman Couture, producing around ten abstract works per day and selling them directly on eBay and other websites. In an interview with the "Globe and MailÁ in 2007, Holmes noted that "Truman was my apprentice.Á Holmes-as-Couture's success was such that it enabled him to build what became the eponymous Thrush Holmes Empire, transforming his career from internet entrepreneur to international superstar.
Holmes is known for his use of neon, spray paint, oil, and pastels. His work is energetic and versatile, suiting a range of spaces. His work has been accessioned into numerous celebrity and high-profile collections and has garnered considerable national and international critical acclaim.
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(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Waddington's auction house for permission to use.