Laurel Cormack (Canadian, b. 1938) CCPS, ASA
‘Sicamous Country’
oil on canvas panel
(actual) 16″ high x 20″ wide
(framed) 18 1/2″ high x 22 1/2″ wide
Description: A fine Canadian School expressionist oil on artistboard painting titled, “Oh Canada II (Calgary, Alta.)’, painted by Laurel ‘Laurie’ Cormack, member of ASA and CCPS, circa 1985.
Markings: signed and dated lower left, “Laurel Cormack / 85”; titled, signed, dated, and inscribed verso, “OH CANADA II” / “CALGARY, ALTA.” / “OIL” / “LAURIE CORMACK” / “1125-7A ST NW” / “CCPS, ACA” / “MUTTART GALLERY 1985 CALGARY STAMPEDE” “ATP SHOWS” “EXPRESSIONS” / SUNSHINE ART ACQUISITION 1985 + 1984 ALTA. SCHOLARSHIPS 1984, 1985, MERIT AWARD / 84”
Dimensions (actual): 24” high x 36” wide
Dimensions (framed): 27 3/8” high x 39 ¼” wide
Condition: Excellent Condition
Artist/Maker Biography: Biography: CORMACK, Laurel ASA (1935- ). Active in Calgary, Alberta, Cormack studied at the Alberta College of Art, Calgary (1986); and at the Banff School of Fine Art. Working in oil, acrylic and watercolour, she is best known for her wilderness mountain landscapes near Kananaskis and Lake Louise, using bright unconventional colours such as pink for trees and red for the sky. She moved from Ontario to Alberta, and began painting in 1981. Her work is in the collection of the AAF.
