14"H 17"W (framed)
and currently the highest-paid living artist
” including melting copy negatives or augmenting his lens with a kaleidoscope-like filter
Charles Pachter’s work frequently explores iconic images of Canada that are both patriotic and playful
pop-ifies this Canadian scene
CHARLES PACHTER "ROSE WINDOW" LITHO, 1964 Charles Pachter swimmer 14"H 17"W (framed)Charles Pacher (b. 1942, Toronto), is widely recognized as Canadas most renowned Pop artist, cherished for transforming national icons mounties, moose, hockey players, maple leaves, streetcars and more into colourful, irreverent and playful works. In the 1960s Pachter's work was characterized by emotive, even brooding, moods evocative of the Expressionist approach. "Rose Window" is a striking example from this era, and also demonstrates Pachters