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Burrows, Thomas Carl
Chinese Landscape Paysage chinois
1977 1977

This sculpture by Tom Burrows recalls the misty stepped cliffs depicted in many Chinese ink paintings, which often symbolized the path of the sages. Its slabs of Hornby Island rock balanced on ascending copper stands suggest the spiritual elevation stimulated by the contemplation of nature. It was first exhibited in The Temptations of Mao Tse Tung (1977) at Pender Street Gallery; this show satirized the fashion among intellectuals to venerate Chairman Mao with several complex “portraits” of seductive power and allusions to the temptations of Christ.

Artist Artiste
Burrows, Thomas Carl
Artist Dates Naissance/décès de l'artiste
Kitchener ON 1940 Kitchener ON 1940
Title Titre
Chinese Landscape Paysage chinois
Date Date
1977 1977
Category Collection
Canadian Historical Art canadien ancien
Medium Technique d’expression
Sandstone, 6 copper tubes Grès, six tubes de cuivre
Dimensions Dimensions
height / width / depth: 152.40 x 182.90 x 548.60 cm; 60.00 x 72.01 x 215.98 in.
Credit Line Mention de source
Purchase, Gallery Association and Canada Council matching grant, 1977 Achat, Gallery Association et fonds de contrepartie du Conseil des arts du Canada, 1977
Accession Number Numéro d'acquisition
20-087

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