(1924-1990) is renowned across Canada for his eclectic and dynamic body of work. 

In the 1950s, Town established his reputation with a series of abstract monotypes (called ). He would exhibit these works at the Venice Biennale to great fanfare in Europe and beyond. By the 1960s, he was considered the most famous artist in Canada.  

Town fearlessly experimented. Consider how different his "" is from his "" or even his "" works. In every decade, Town would switch gears and embark on a new series with new material, courage, and conviction.  

The 1970s presented a departure for the artist, whose abstract works were critically and commercially embraced in the decade prior. With the introduction of the "Stretch" series, Town, perhaps subconsciously, reflected the strong influence of Color Field painting, Minimalism, and Hard-Edge Abstraction. Simultaneously, his palette became more focused, dominated by neons and electric candy-colored hues. 

This bold work on paper encapsulates Town's effortless dynamism in color and form from this period. Bold swathes of midnight ink sweep across the composition, revealing a vibrant mosaic of fluorescent hues between each stroke. With minimal detail, Town masterfully captures a powerful sense of shifting light throughout the composition, reminiscent of light cascading through stained glass.

Today, Harold Town's work is represented in prestigious collections across North America including the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Museum of Modern Art (New York), and the Guggenheim (New York).

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"Below Swing" 

Canada, 1973

Watercolor and ink on paper

Signed, dated, and titled by the artist, top right and verso

8.75"H 5.75"W (work)

Very good condition.

Note: the price is $1850 CAD