“The sun enriched the old poles grandly... The mothers expressed all womanhood - the big wooden hands holding the child were so full of tenderness they had to be distorted enormously in order to contain it all. Womanhood was strong in Kitwancool.”
Quote by Emily Carr
Work
The Emily Carr Omnibus
This omnibus brings together a selection of Emily Carr's paintings, sketches, and writings, showcasing her unique vision and contribution to Canadian art. more
Author
Emily Carr
Emily Carr was a renowned Canadian artist known for her unique West Coast Indigenous art style and landscape paintings. Her works profoundly depicted the natural landscapes and Indigenous cultures of British Columbia, Canada, and had a profound impact on the Canadian art world. more
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“I'm half living my life between reality and fantasy at all times.”
Source: Klee Wyck
Source: Growing Pains: The Autobiography of Emily Carr
Source: Growing Pains: The Autobiography of Emily Carr
“The memory of Cumshewa is of a great lonesomeness smothered in a blur of rain.”
Source: Klee Wyck
Source: Hundreds and Thousands: The Journals of Emily Carr
Source: The Emily Carr Omnibus
Source: Hundreds and Thousands: The Journals of Emily Carr