(1924-1990) is renowned across Canada for his eclectic and dynamic body of work. 

In the 1950s, Town established his reputation with a series of abstract monotypes (called ). He would exhibit these works at the Venice Biennale to great fanfare in Europe and at home. By the 1960s, he was considered the most famous artist in Canada.  

As an artist he fearlessly experimented with different media and aesthetics - consider how different his "" is from his "" or even his "" works. In every decade, Town would switch gears and embark on new series with courage and conviction. 

Town's "Park" series, created between 1970 and 1973, marked a pivotal moment in his abstract painting, although met with mixed reviews. Unlike preceding bodies of work, such as Town's "" and "" series, the "Park" canvases embraced a much more fluid and painterly technique. Perhaps most significantly, this series marks a return to a spontaneous approach, resulting in paintings with great impasto and a variety of textures and surfaces. 

This distinct body of work was inspired by the artist's appreciation of private and public parks - and distaste for industrial landscapes. Citing international gems like Central Park and Monet's Garden, Town was increasingly drawn to nature's enchantment. Fittingly, Toronto's is now dedicated to the artist's legacy. 

This lively example comes to us on a remarkably intimate scale. Set against a sprawling bright lime backdrop, a hallmark of this series, lie flat, irregular shapes rendered in vibrant shades of tangerine, blood orange, gold, and canary yellow.

The flat plane and sprawling psychedelic shapes recall a topographic map as if viewed through the lens of a kaleidoscope. The result is a spirited homage to the park, reflecting the artist's pure joy and ecstasy in response to the subject matter.

Today, Town's work is represented in prestigious collections across North America including the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Museum of Modern Art (New York), and the Guggenheim (New York).

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"Untitled"

Canada, c. 1973

Oil and lucite on canvas

Stamped by The Estate of Harold Town

12"H 12"W (work)

Very good condition.

Note: the price is $9,500 CAD.