Single Tree in Moonlight

About Single Tree in Moonlight

This contemporary abstract painting of a tree bathed in moonlight is by Otto Rogers.

This striking black silhouette of an abstracted tree is planted at the centre of the picture plane in this nature-inspired painting by Otto Rogers. The tree is framed by an earthy palette of slate gray, pale green, and pale blue. The addition of white and tan adds light to the piece. The overall effect creates a contemplative feeling. The important Canadian artist is highly regarded for his inspired sense of expressive form, unusual color choices, and his masterful use of light.
Rogers found inspiration in both his deep faith as a Baha’i and the beauty of nature so often reflected in his stunning work.

“The purpose of art is to lift the human spirit.” Otto Rogers

“….he is a ‘Big Attack Painter,’ (as Sir Anthony Caro once stated): while he reflected the external world, he painted from the inside and he never compromised his authentic expression.” Jessica Veevers, PhD Art Historian

Otto Rogers (1935-2019) acquired his MA in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin and later taught at the University of Saskatchewan for 29 years.
He also participated in the Emma Lake Workshops in BC which attracted some of North America’s finest artists.

Rogers’ work—mixed media, paintings, and sculptures are held privately and publicly in more than 30 collections including the Art Gallery of Ontario, the National Gallery of Canada, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Museu d'art contemporain de Barcelona, and the National Gallery of Iceland. In 2007, a published book of his work Otto Donald Rogers, included a foreword by famed British sculptor Sir Anthony Caro.