Lot 34

Darlene Cole’s distinct oil painting techniques lend a watercolour effect to her subjects without compromising rich colour values and velvety textures. Her canvases—dreamy expanses inhabited by spirited figures—are studies of time and memory. These figures, both human and animal, play a pivotal role, evoking emotional responses in the viewer, as Cole navigates between layers of reference and meaning. Notable public collections include The Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Tom Thomson Art Gallery, the K.F. Prueter Collection of Canadian Art, Royal Bank of Canada, and CIBC.