Estate of the Artist
Masters Gallery, Calgary
Private Collection, Toronto
Literature
Laura Brandon, “Pegi by Herself: The Life of Pegi Nicol MacLeod”, Canadian Artist, Kingston/Montreal, 2005, page 3
High energy exudes from this dense composition which captures the fervent vigour of the concert. Figures compacted around and bending over each other, executed in bold jewel tones and exaggerated curved forms, Pegi Nicol MacLeod captures the lyrical movement and dynamism of the figures. When viewing the work, one can almost hear the music from the wind instruments reverberating out of the canvas. As Laura Brandon remarks, “Pegi’s paintings are like jazz. Whatever the subject, her colours and lines weave a complex and often energetic or discordant harmony that is unforgettably hers.” The artist’s approach to painting is incredibly unique, drawing inspiration from her immediate surroundings, personal experiences and domestic sphere.
