Untitled
30.5 cms x 25.4 cms (12 ins x 10 ins)
Signed and dated april 1964
made in 1964
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "November 26, 2015 - Toronto Live Auction Live auction" held on Thu, Nov 26, 2015.
Lot 027
Lot 027
Estimate: CAD $7,000 - $9,000
Did not sell
Did not sell
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
TrépanierBaer Gallery, Calgary
Private Collection, Toronto
Notes:
This vibrant oil on board by Ulysse Comtois reveals the artist's desire to combine aspects of the Automatist and Plasticien movements, displaying the expressive touch of the former as well as the linear structure of the latter. Bold horizontal bands of rich yellow, red, green and black are repeated sequentially, echoing the works of Plasticien painters such as Fernand Leduc and those associated with them, such as Guido Molinari and Claude Tousignant. However, Comtois's energetic and visible use of the paintbrush adds texture and a distinct Automatist spirit to the overall composition. His refusal to adhere to a single artistic movement is manifest here. Moreover, Comtois rejected the idea of limiting oneself to a single medium, which is why he is known for both his paintings and his sculptural works. Although a distinct endeavour, his sculptures allowed him to research the possibilities of movement and dynamism that were eventually integrated into his paintings. Untitled is a fine example of how he transcended the two-dimensional constraint of the canvas to create a highly energetic and engaging painting.
TrépanierBaer Gallery, Calgary
Private Collection, Toronto
Notes:
This vibrant oil on board by Ulysse Comtois reveals the artist's desire to combine aspects of the Automatist and Plasticien movements, displaying the expressive touch of the former as well as the linear structure of the latter. Bold horizontal bands of rich yellow, red, green and black are repeated sequentially, echoing the works of Plasticien painters such as Fernand Leduc and those associated with them, such as Guido Molinari and Claude Tousignant. However, Comtois's energetic and visible use of the paintbrush adds texture and a distinct Automatist spirit to the overall composition. His refusal to adhere to a single artistic movement is manifest here. Moreover, Comtois rejected the idea of limiting oneself to a single medium, which is why he is known for both his paintings and his sculptural works. Although a distinct endeavour, his sculptures allowed him to research the possibilities of movement and dynamism that were eventually integrated into his paintings. Untitled is a fine example of how he transcended the two-dimensional constraint of the canvas to create a highly energetic and engaging painting.
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(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Heffel auction house for permission to use.