3rd Generation Abstraction: Toronto Painting 1970s-1990s

6 April 2019 — 28 April 2019

This watershed period for abstraction in Canadian art is explored by a new exhibition at Oeno Gallery. The exhibition highlights some extraordinary paintings by Milly Ristvedt, Paul Fournier and David Bolduc - artists who were linked by time, place and a commitment to abstraction early in their careers. Join us for an opening reception on Saturday, April 6, 3 pm - 5 pm. Remarks at 4 pm.

3rd Generation Abstraction: Toronto Painting 1970s-1990s

Artwork

  • Passages of butter yellow, rose and light green float on a washed spring yellow ground in this elegant abstract painting by Milly Ristvedt.
    Spring Milly Ristvedt, RCA $38,000
  • A flurry of washed passages in a sky blue and rose pink mixed with passages of brilliant yellow, black, turquoise and cherise with curved st…
    What You See Milly Ristvedt, RCA $13,000
  • A tower of red stamped with a screen of blue and green is framed by sprays of yellow and green in this delightful interpretation of a tea ro…
    Tea Room David Bolduc $5,000 Sold
  • Passages of brilliant color on a tawny ground create dynamic movement in this classic painting by Paul Fournier.
    Bird Dance Paul Fournier $6,200 Sold
  • Inspired by the wild winds that can sweep across the sea, Paul Fournier—one of Canada’s most significant abstract artists has created a colo…
    Gulf Coast Wind Paul Fournier $25,000 Sold
  • Motifs of blue-grey feathered grass shot through with lines of yellow, green, blue and poppy red hover on a ground soaked in silver pigment …
    Industrial North David Bolduc $31,000 Sold
  • A spray of grey, green, orange and yellow, like tall grasses are at the centre of a silver ground in this bold acrylic by David Bolduc.
    Book Page David Bolduc $27,000 Sold
  • An organic motif of white, red and green within a central sapphire window floats in a sea of painterly green in this acrylic by David Bolduc…
    Chios David Bolduc $19,500 Sold
  • A scaffold of white shoots up through the centre of this night scene by David Bolduc.
    Nite Light David Bolduc $24,000 Sold
  • Curated swipes of teal, yellow, sapphire blue and plum dance on a ground of red orange in this 1974 acrylic by David Bolduc.
    Abstraction in Orange David Bolduc $30,000 Sold
  • A field of blue-green drops down from rounds of gold, sienna, lime and crimson in this elegant canvas by Milly Ristvedt.
    Monet Plane Milly Ristvedt, RCA $19,800 Sold
  • In this tribute to spring, a progression of colourful brushed lines and shapes conspire over a background of white, invoking that most hopef…
    April Sunny Day Milly Ristvedt, RCA $63,000 Sold
  • A dark, ethereal, plum purple field hosts accents of bright yellow, black and blue.
    Now It Is Milly Ristvedt, RCA $27,600 Sold