National Tribute Auction

“Niobe” measures 60x72 inches and is an original oil on canvas painting. It represents 1 of 36 paintings in the Project Remembrance series by Canadian artist Brian Lorimer. Please Note: The winning bidder is responsible for the cost of shipping this canvas. Project Remembrance (2014) grew into 36 large paintings commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the First World War. It was produced following a trip to Belgium and France where walks through trenches and graveyards with thousands of white headstones brought Lorimer to emotional exhaustion. Walking in the steps of the soldiers that helped shape Canada into what it is today was overwhelming, spiritual, and beautiful all at the same time. “Niobe” is one of the 36 large paintings in this series. The paintings are vibrant, chaotic and are meant to show both the beauty and horror of the time. Upon seeing the paintings for the first time, fellow Canadian artist Charles Pachter wrote, “Brian’s use of vivid primary colours throughout this series raises the imagery to a new level of expressionistic nightmare." “This moving and inspiring collection by Canadian artist Brian Lorimer will help shine a light on our past and will help us to remember - together” - General (Ret.) Rick Hillier. “Cultural preservation against the incursion of modern society is the predominant theme in my work. Through a contemporary lens I search for world-defining moments; unique, vibrant cultures; tales of survival; and tenebrous off-grid locations that ignite us to take pause for reflection so as to temper the modern shift. Our connection to the land is what has sustained humankind throughout the ages. As the world continues to accelerate towards global expansion, this union diminishes, resulting in a disconnect. Through these images I am focusing on changing how we see the world to reinforce the bond that connects us.” - Brian Lorimer Brian Lorimer is a Canadian artist with an adventurous past. His remarkable paintings of indigenous peoples, war, and Canadian landscapes can be found in many corporate collections, including the Hard Rock Café, Toronto Metro Zoo, Via Rail, Wildhorse Saloon, Canadian Legion, Price Waterhouse Coopers, as well as many private collections around the world.