Pre-Columbian Series: Uxmal (Verde)

About Pre-Columbian Series: Uxmal (Verde)

This contemporary abstract painting by David Sorensen explores a green palette.

An important Canadian artist David Sorensen first discovered colour field painting in the 1950’s. He worked intuitively and explored the genre of abstract expressionism by creating paintings in series. This piece was inspired by the colours and light of Mexico where he often painted.
Uxmal is an ancient Mayan city considered one of the most important archeological sites of Mayan culture and is a World Heritage site.
Using expressive brushstrokes, the lush bright green palette is accented with curated markings in black, deep blue and is bordered in purple.

“His interest is in colour and he was a very strong colour field painter in Quebec. But what is interesting about David’s colour field painting is that he has also added the movement or gesture to it.” Laurier Lacroix, Quebec Professor of Art History

“The role of the artist in a societal situation is to manifest that inner view of life in general and as they see it. “ David Sorensen

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 Centre, 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.