KIM DORLAND "NEW FATHER" PAINTING, 2006

Kim Dorland (b. 1974) is among the most accomplished and collected Canadian artists of his generation. He is credited with reinvigorating the Canadian landscape genre by depicting scenes with enigmatic figures with a visceral, raw intensity. His evocative and distinctive style plays a central role in his otherworldly exploration of childhood, memory, and nostalgia, placing the viewer in a realm that hovers between dream and reality. Dorland's work is instantly recognizable for his electric palette of neon hues, executed with rich impasto 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. "New Father" is part of Dorland's series "Red Deer, Alberta", which recalls memories from the artist's childhood in the Prairies. In this work, a lone figure sits atop a log amidst bare birch trees in an otherwise desolate landscape. The forest floor is illuminated by an intense neon orange underpainting that infuses the scene with a supernatural glow. Tree shadows are cast in contradicting directions, raising questions about the obscure location. The composition defies convention, encapsulating the viewer while offering nuanced 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 (Tokyo), Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, and Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal. Questions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720 Visit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment. "New Father" 2006 Oil and acrylic on canvas Signed, titled, and dated verso 36"H 30"W (work) Very good condition Literature: Katerina, Atanassova, Robert Enright, Jeffrey Spaling, "Kim Dorland" McMichael Canadian Art Collection, 2014. pg. 15 Note: Price is $21,000 CAD