11/26/08

AGO - Lawren Harris


This was my first time visiting the Art Gallery of Ontario and I was excited to see the artworks by the Group of Seven, something that I have only heard of and seen in books, but embodies so much of Canada's history and culture. I was fascinated by the works of Lawren Harris, who was dubbed as the unofficial leader of the group. His works looked so simple yet at the same time very refined and elegant. He's able to capture the breathtaking effect of seeing something so grand and astonishing.

In addition, those unique chairs made up of pressed layers of wood were quite the attraction for most of the students. It was a such a surprise that the chairs were soft and actually quite comfortable to sit on!

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