Pre-Columbian Series: Tut (Yellow)

About Pre-Columbian Series: Tut (Yellow)

This contemporary abstract painting by David Sorensen explores a bright yellow palette.

David Sorensen was drawn to the rich and vibrant colours of Mexico. Celebrated as an important Canadian artist, Sorensen’s profoundly beautiful colour field paintings reflected his vision of the light and colour he experienced there.
This expressive golden yellow oil painting Is one of a series that represents the culture of the pre-Columbian era. It features detailed markings throughout the canvas and is bordered in a deep purple. Sorensen said Post-modern art often borrowed from different cultures but offered a new way of looking at ancient things.

“I think the abstract allows you to simplify and be more direct and reach on a deeper level if it works.” David Sorensen

“He is able to show us the essence of the light…so we don’t look at the landscape, we look at the pure light as it is moving and transforming before our eyes on the canvas.” Laurier Lacroix, Quebec Professor of Art History

David Sorensen was born in Vancouver and (1937-2011) studied at UBC and the Vancouver School of Art. His teachers were renowned—Arthur Erikson, Bill Reid, and Jack Shadbolt. After moving to Montreal, he taught art at the Montreal School of Art, the Saidye Bronfman Centr,e and Bishop’s University for almost 20 years. Sorensen, a member of the RCA exhibited all over the world. His work is held in numerous private, corporate, and public collections.