Guyasdoms D'Sonoqua (1928-1930)
EMILY
CARR
(1871
- 1945)
In 1895, Emily enrolled at the Westminister School of Art. She returned home after five years of schooling, feeling like a failure. Later, Emily moved to Vancouver, a larger city with more opportunities for artists. There, she taught children whom she thought she could work very well with.
Her favorite subjects of study were Native giant carved totem poles. They represented a way of life that was dying out as European settlers moved farther and farther into the Indian Territory. In order to further educate herself, Emily traveled to France.
Upon her return, people laughed at her; parents wouldn't allow their children to study with her. Although Emily had never heard of the Group of Seven when she travelled to Toronto to meet Lawren Harris, she became inspired to paint again.
Unfortunately, Emily suffered from a heart attack which ended her painting career. Consequently she began a writing career to express herself. She wrote four books; her first one was "Klee Wyck", a book that contained stories of her travels among the Indians. It was published in 1941 and won a Governor-General's Award. At the age of 70, Carr became a bestselling author. She died at the age of 74, but Emily Carr's special vision lived on in the powerful art she left behind.
Guyasdoms D'Sonoqua (1928-1930) |
 Stumps and Sky (c.1935) |
 Western Forest (c.1931) |
