signed and dated 1961 lower right; signed and dated on the reverse; titled and dated on the gallery label on the reverse
24 × 20 in (61.0 × 50.8 cm)
(including Buyer's Premium)
Private Collection, Westmount
Galerie Cosner, Montreal
Private Collection, Drummondville
After Lise Gervais completed her education at the École des beaux-arts in Montreal, where she received guidance from prominent figures in the Automatistes movement, the artist found her artistic voice in Abstract Expressionism. Gervais's artwork is known for its bold energy and vibrant colours, applied in thick swathes with a palette knife, making her works instantly identifiable.
Sans titre, created in 1961 shortly after Gervais's return from Spain and coinciding with her debut solo exhibition that February, highlights her deep curiosity about the possibilities of paint. In this dynamic work, the artist's command of colour is strikingly evident. The painting exudes energy. The bold red tones take centre stage, beautifully contrasted by deep blacks that enhance the overall composition. Gervais's remarkable ability to blend reds that lean towards orange with those that approach black captivates the viewer.
