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Thomson Lone Pine Variant

Inspired by the iconic works of Emily Carr, the Group of Seven (G7) and Tom Thomson, the paintings and prints that form this series are based on degraded digital images of Canadian masterpieces that were found on the internet. Using a geometric language he created, Coupland has Photoshopped these well-known landscapes and reduced their compositions into flat planes of colour. In a sense, these classic representations of Canadian identity are recast from a 21st-century perspective using contemporary tools, raising the question of whether “Canadianness” should still be defined by a relationship with nature.Through a wide range of media including assemblage, installation, painting, photography, sculpture and quilts, Coupland has persistently investigated Canadian cultural identity, both benign and menacing. Using imagery and objects latent with symbolic meaning for Canadians, he delineates what it means to be Canadian, offering a “secret handshake” not easily understood by others.

Questions & Answers

Who created "Thomson Lone Pine Variant"?

The artist behind "Thomson Lone Pine Variant" is Douglas Coupland. The work is catalogued under Douglas Coupland's name.

What kind of piece is "Thomson Lone Pine Variant"?

In the catalog, "Thomson Lone Pine Variant" by Douglas Coupland is filed as wall art. The category helps find similar works.

What emotion does "Thomson Lone Pine Variant" by Douglas Coupland convey?

The emotional tone recorded for "Thomson Lone Pine Variant" by Douglas Coupland is reflective. It summarizes the feeling the work expresses.

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Douglas Coupland (1961 –)

Douglas Coupland: Canadian novelist & visual artist exploring Gen X, digital culture & modern life. Known for QR code art, sculptures & thought-provoking pieces exhibited globally.

Vancouver Art Gallery (Vancouver, Canada)

Home to an unparalleled collection of Emily Carr's masterpieces and world-class photography, the Vancouver Art Gallery offers a profound journey through Canadian and international art that invites you to explore its beauty.

About this artwork

Quick Facts

  • Notable elements or techniques: Photoshop manipulation
  • Subject or theme: Canadian Identity
  • Movement: Contemporary Art
  • Medium: Assemblage
  • Location: Private Collection