K.M. GRAHAM
K.M. GRAHAM "AZURE 3 AND ONE" PAINTING, 1979
K.M. Graham (Kathleen Margaret Graham, 1932-2008) was a Canadian abstract artist known for her uplifting, dynamic and colourful interpretations of landscapes.
Graham began painting later in life, around the age of 50, following the passing of her husband. Educated at Trinity College, University of Toronto, she was well-travelled and active in the local art community. As a docent at the Art Gallery of Toronto, she became deeply influenced by Piet Mondrian and the American colour field painters, admiring their ability to distill the essence of their subjects.
Encouraged and guided by her friend Jack Bush, Graham held her first exhibition at Torontoâs Carmen Lamanna Gallery in 1967. A 1971 visit to Cape Dorsetâthe first of many trips northâmarked a turning point: inspired by the Arcticâs vivid light and colour, her work shifted from intimate, abstract studies of flowers and lily pads to broader stylized interpretations of northern landscapes.
Playfully expansive, this canvas is a delightful example of Graham's oeuvre and a paradigm of her pure abstraction. Rendered in soft sherbet hues, this work is a paradigm of color field painting. Floating above the fuzzy azure bands are three circular clusters. Graham has left the canvas around the bundles bare, allowing their tones and textures to shine through. Highlighting her keen eye for color theory and form, these carefully hued bursts are a common motif for the artist.
A member of the Royal Canadian Academy, Graham exhibited widely, including in The Heritage of Jack Bush (Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 1981â82) and Fourteen Canadians: A Criticâs Choice (Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, D.C., 1977). Her work can be found in most major public Canadian collections, including the National GalleryÂ
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"Azure 3 and one"
Canada, 1979
Acrylic on canvas
Signed, dated, titled in pencil on verso
25"W 35"H (artwork)
28"W 38"H (framed)
Very good condition
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