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Kim Dorland
Infrared

2015

$4,250
£3,202.74
€3,745.69
CA$6,013.84
A$6,102.94
CHF 3,518.22
MX$73,895.99
NOK 40,835.39
SEK 41,272.14
DKK 28,001.46

About the Item

Kim Dorland (b. 1974) is among the most accomplished and collected Canadian artists of his generation. He is celebrated for his inimitable painting style, with its thick impasto and hyper-real palette. The artist is credited with reinvigorating the (Canadian) landscape genre by depicting dense woodlands and suburban parks, populated with spooky figures or brooding teenagers with a visceral and raw intensity. His evocative and distinctive outdoor scenes, brilliantly heightened with elements of neon or acidic colors have played a central role in his otherworldly exploration of childhood, memory, and nostalgia. Dorland's work is instantly recognizable for his electric palette of neon hues, executed with rich brushstrokes that are simultaneously frenetic and meticulously calculated. His incredibly tactile technique brings to life his phantasmagoric scapes, placing the viewer in a realm that hovers between dream and reality. This untitled work on paper from 2015 likely served as a study for a larger painting. In this piece, the artist depicts a group of men trailing through a lush forest, their backs to the viewer, heightening a sense of mystery and anonymity that pervades the scene. Rendered in a florescent duotone palette of aqua and coral, the composition resembles infrared imaging, positioning the viewer as a voyeur. Are the subjects being surveilled? Despite his uncharacteristically pared-back approach, this work defies convention, encapsulating the viewer while offering subtle details that invite further contemplation. Dorland's version of contemporary expressionism is truly unrivaled. Dorland was named Artist of the Year by the Globe and Mail in 2013. His work is featured in prestigious collections across the globe including the Contemporary Art Foundation (Japan), Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, and Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal, to name a few. Questions about this piece? Contact us. Visit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment. "Untitled" (aka "Infrared") 2015 Marker on paper Signed by the artist, lower right 11.25"H 9"W (work) 18.25"H 15.75"W (framed) Very good condition
  • Creator:
    Kim Dorland (1974, Canadian)
  • Creation Year:
    2015
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Toronto, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU215215941542

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