Halifax, Art Gallery

The primary featured artist at the gallery is Maud Lewis, one of Canada's most celebrated folk artists. 

Her paintings are characterized by a flat perspective and vibrant colors.

Common themes in Lewis's art include nostalgic scenes of rural Nova Scotia, nature, and everyday life.

Lewis lived a difficult life marked by poverty, but her art provided an optimistic outlook, and she achieved national recognition for her art in the 1960s. 

Lewis painted on various surfaces, including boards and household items, using simple materials.Læs mere