Solar Series: Yellow
More Works By David Sorensen Oil On Canvas 2001
39.5 × 39.5 in
100.33 × 100.33 cm
$20,000
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This contemporary abstract painting was rendered by a prominent Canadian artist.Inspired by colors warmed by the intense sunlight of Cuba, David Sorensen, considered to be one of Canada’s finest sculptors and painters, created a series of paintings called the ‘Solar Series.’ Each piece, this one in golden yellow, earthy browns, creamy white, and gray-blue reflective of the palette of the country he fell in love with.
Sorensen was fascinated by the interplay of natural light with its environment. The viewer’s eye is drawn to the centre—a square of golden yellow from which several lines—horizontal and vertical emanate…like the rays of the sun, both luminous and warm.
“I love yellow! …I could just keep painting in yellow forever.” David Sorensen
“We look at pure light in movement…pure light as it’s moving and transforming in front of our eyes on the canvas. So what this created is harmonies…soft tonal qualities.” Laurier Lacroix, Professor of Art History, Quebec
David Sorensen was born in Vancouver (1937-2011) and 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. Sorensen, a member of the RCA exhibited all over the world. His work is held in numerous private, corporate, and public collections.
