MICHAEL SNOW "TAPESTRY SKETCH" 1977Michael Snow (1929 2023) was one of the most remarkable multi disciplinary Canadian artists. Renowned for his wide ranging body of work, from experimental films and jazz recordings to sculptures and large scale public art, Snow masterfully navigated between populist and avant garde forms. His unparalleled versatility across mediums sets him apart as a singular force in Canadian 20th century art. In 1977, the Art Gallery of Ontario presented an

"Red and Blue Stretch"

His combination of abstraction with commercial imagery was a precursor to the Pop Art movement

While there is typically a blatant range of tone and density in his work

a hand-colored print from "In the Bottom of My Garden" is a delightful paradigm from this era

A closer look at this tranquil scene reveals a much more sinister reality

Color offset lithograph on white wove paper

he continued to use it to capture the actors

Iskowitz's survived the darkest side of humanity and built a life dedicated to creating beautiful art

His compositions become more confident and graphic

the exhibition organizer for the Salon de Mai at the Musée d'art moderne

Astman is one of several photographers

dated 3/14/73