signed and dated 1978 lower right; signed, titled and dated 1978 on the reverse
54 × 102 in (137.2 × 259.1 cm)
Auction Estimate:$7,000 - $9,000
Sale date:September 10 - 17, 2014
Price Realized
$5,520
(including Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Gallery Moos, Toronto/Calgary.
The Collection of Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc.
Letendre's large canvases of the 1970s explore her fascination with depicting speed and vibration. In “Wahala”, the artist combines the hard-edged technique with airbrush. The use of airbrushed paint creates a dimension of depth while the dramatic shift in palette occurs when the black “arrow”, framed by two vivid yellow stripes, slices through the surface of the work. ”Wahala” is a testament to Letendre's ability to create dynamic and engaging works of art.