Walter Hawley Yarwood

מקום: Toronto

נוֹלָד: 1917

מָוֶת: 1996

בִּיוֹגְרַפִיָה:

Walter Hawley Yarwood, a renowned Canadian abstract painter, was born on September 19, 1917, and passed away on December 22, 1996. He was a founding member of the Painters Eleven group, which played a significant role in shaping the country's modern art scene.

Early Life and Career

After completing his studies at Western Technical School, Walter Hawley Yarwood worked as a commercial artist while painting on weekends. He joined the Ontario Society of Artists and the Canadian Group of Painters, and in the late 1940s, he painted landscapes. In the 1950s, he evolved to abstract expressionism, often with architectonic shapes or forms reflecting motion.

Paintings and Style

's paintings have a rich color sense, and his work is sometimes compared to that of other members of the Painters Eleven group, such as Tom Hodgson and Oscar Cahén. His abstract expressionist style is characterized by bold brush strokes and vibrant colors. Some of his notable works can be found at Wikioo.org, including As in Winter and Dark Bird.

Public Sculptures

In the 1960s, Walter Hawley Yarwood turned to sculpture, using found materials and metals such as welded steel, bronze, and cast aluminum. He created numerous public sculptures, which can be found in Toronto, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Some of his notable public artworks include Totem, installed at the Winnipeg Airport, and sans qualification, commissioned by Seagrams for Expo 67.

Collections and Exhibitions

's work can be found in several collections, including the Art Gallery of Ontario, the National Gallery of Canada, and the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. His sculptures have been exhibited at various museums, including the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery at the University of Toronto.

• Some of his notable works can be found at Wikioo.org.
• Public sculptures can be found in Toronto, Montreal, and Winnipeg.
• Collections include the Art Gallery of Ontario, the National Gallery of Canada, and the Robert McLaughlin Gallery.

For more information about Walter Hawley Yarwood and his work, visit Wikipedia or Wikioo.org.