Provenance

Kastel Gallery, Montreal

Masters Gallery, Calgary

Private collection, Toronto

Lismer’s best Georgian Bay work conveys the life force that permeates in every facet of flora and fauna, earth and water. Lismer’s feeling for growth lent a drama and a vitality to whatever he drew or painted. Storm or stillness, sun or shadow, rock or tree, every animate or inanimate thing vibrated for him. Lismer revisited Georgian Bay throughout his career, producing a significant collection of artwork that vividly conveys his deep admiration and wonder for the region. His written reflections reveal his fascination with Georgian Bay’s unspoiled, natural beauty and its dynamic interplay with the elements, serving as a constant wellspring of inspiration for his artistic endeavors.