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'''Lawren Stewart Harris''', ([[October 23]], 1885 – [[January 29]], 1970) was a Canadian painter, best known as a member the '''Group of Seven''' who pioneered a distinctly Canadian painting style in the early twentieth century. He was a member of the Toronto Lodge of the Theosophical Society in Canada. | '''Lawren Stewart Harris''', ([[October 23]], 1885 – [[January 29]], 1970) was a Canadian painter, best known as a member the '''Group of Seven''' who pioneered a distinctly Canadian painting style in the early twentieth century. He was a member of the Toronto Lodge of the Theosophical Society in Canada. | ||
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Harris deeply believed in theosophy, to such an extent that he wrote for [[The Canadian Theosophist (periodical)|''The Canadian Theosophist'']], read papers at conventions, and gave radio talks on the subject. He bothered his friends by zealously handing out or sending them literature about the society... In contrast with the religions in which Harris had been raised, theosophy subscribes to no creed or dogma. It therefore took him above ordinary laws, moral codes, and ethical systems – and gave him greater freedom. Moreover, his passionately held belief had a surprisingly invigorating effect on his life and work: theosophy aims its lessons precisely at self-development. It helped Harris to change his life and to become an abstract artist, as he did in 1934. Once he discovered this new orientation, which meant a profound change in his art practice, theosophy helped him stay committed to creating the abstract paintings – which he described as "purer creative work" – that the painted for the remainder of his life.<ref>Joan Murray, ''Lawren Harris: An Introduction to His Life and Art'' (Toronto: Firefly Books, Ltd., 2003), | Harris deeply believed in theosophy, to such an extent that he wrote for [[The Canadian Theosophist (periodical)|''The Canadian Theosophist'']], read papers at conventions, and gave radio talks on the subject. He bothered his friends by zealously handing out or sending them literature about the society... In contrast with the religions in which Harris had been raised, theosophy subscribes to no creed or dogma. It therefore took him above ordinary laws, moral codes, and ethical systems – and gave him greater freedom. Moreover, his passionately held belief had a surprisingly invigorating effect on his life and work: theosophy aims its lessons precisely at self-development. It helped Harris to change his life and to become an abstract artist, as he did in 1934. Once he discovered this new orientation, which meant a profound change in his art practice, theosophy helped him stay committed to creating the abstract paintings – which he described as "purer creative work" – that the painted for the remainder of his life.<ref>Joan Murray, ''Lawren Harris: An Introduction to His Life and Art'' (Toronto: Firefly Books, Ltd., 2003), 41.</ref> | ||
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== Artistic career == | |||
=== Gallery === | |||
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File:Harris - Atma Buddhi Manas.jpeg|''Atma Buddhi Manas'' | |||
File:Harris - Biometric Composition.jpg|''Biometric Composition'', 1938 | |||
File:Harris - Biomorphic Composition.jpg|''Biomorphic Composition'', 1956 | |||
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[[File:Lawren Harris bio.jpg|right|220px|thumb|Joan Murry biography]] | [[File:Lawren Harris bio.jpg|right|220px|thumb|Joan Murry biography]] | ||
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Lawren Stewart Harris, (October 23, 1885 – January 29, 1970) was a Canadian painter, best known as a member the Group of Seven who pioneered a distinctly Canadian painting style in the early twentieth century. He was a member of the Toronto Lodge of the Theosophical Society in Canada.
Involvement with the Theosophical Society
Harris deeply believed in theosophy, to such an extent that he wrote for The Canadian Theosophist, read papers at conventions, and gave radio talks on the subject. He bothered his friends by zealously handing out or sending them literature about the society... In contrast with the religions in which Harris had been raised, theosophy subscribes to no creed or dogma. It therefore took him above ordinary laws, moral codes, and ethical systems – and gave him greater freedom. Moreover, his passionately held belief had a surprisingly invigorating effect on his life and work: theosophy aims its lessons precisely at self-development. It helped Harris to change his life and to become an abstract artist, as he did in 1934. Once he discovered this new orientation, which meant a profound change in his art practice, theosophy helped him stay committed to creating the abstract paintings – which he described as "purer creative work" – that the painted for the remainder of his life.[1]
Artistic career
Gallery
Atma Buddhi Manas
Biometric Composition, 1938
Biomorphic Composition, 1956
Additional resources
Books
Murray, Joan. Lawren Harris: An Introduction to His Life and Art. Toronto: Firefly Books, Ltd., 2003.
Articles
- Lawren Harris and Theosophy – Part One and Part Two at Theosophy Forward
- Laurence, Robin. "Lawren Harris retrospective chronicles a long, varied journey" at The Georgia Straight. March 11, 2014. Accessed November 2,2016.
Notes
- ↑ Joan Murray, Lawren Harris: An Introduction to His Life and Art (Toronto: Firefly Books, Ltd., 2003), 41.