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      Thomson Lone Pine Variant

      Inspired by the iconic works of Emily Carr, the Group of Seven (G7) and Tom Thomson, the paintings and prints that form this series are based on degraded digital images of Canadian masterpieces that were found on the internet. Using a geometric language he created, Coupland has Photoshopped these well-known landscapes and reduced their compositions into flat planes of colour. In a sense, these classic representations of Canadian identity are recast from a 21st-century perspective using contemporary tools, raising the question of whether “Canadianness” should still be defined by a relationship with nature.Through a wide range of media including assemblage, installation, painting, photography, sculpture and quilts, Coupland has persistently investigated Canadian cultural identity, both benign and menacing. Using imagery and objects latent with symbolic meaning for Canadians, he delineates what it means to be Canadian, offering a “secret handshake” not easily understood by others.

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      Who created "Thomson Lone Pine Variant"?

      "Thomson Lone Pine Variant" was created by Douglas Coupland. The information on this page describes Douglas Coupland's original work.

      Can I examine "Thomson Lone Pine Variant" in more detail?

      "Thomson Lone Pine Variant" can be examined layer by layer on the artwork's X-Ray page, a viewer inspired by a conservator's light bench with eleven optical readings of the image.

      How harmonious are the colors of "Thomson Lone Pine Variant" by Douglas Coupland?

      "Thomson Lone Pine Variant" by Douglas Coupland displays a discordant palette color harmony.

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      Douglas Coupland (1961 –)

      Douglas Coupland: Canadian novelist & visual artist exploring Gen X, digital culture & modern life. Known for QR code art, sculptures & thought-provoking pieces exhibited globally.

      Vancouver Art Gallery (Vancouver, Canada)

      Home to an unparalleled collection of Emily Carr's masterpieces and world-class photography, the Vancouver Art Gallery offers a profound journey through Canadian and international art that invites you to explore its beauty.

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      • Notable elements or techniques: Photoshop manipulation
      • Subject or theme: Canadian Identity
      • Movement: Contemporary Art
      • Medium: Assemblage
      • Location: Private Collection