The Vancouver Art Gallery is opening a major exhibition titled 'That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature' on February 6. This is the most comprehensive show of Carr's work in over two decades, focusing on her evolving vision of nature and drawing primarily from the gallery's own collection of her paintings.
The exhibition offers a significant reconsideration of Emily Carr's modernist legacy and her profound influence on perceptions of the Pacific Northwest landscape. It highlights her unique artistic approach, which blended observation, spirituality, and invention, and underscores her status as one of Canada's most important artists. The show's extended run and associated programming, like a themed afternoon tea, aim to make her work accessible to a wide audience throughout the year.