Iain Baxter

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Iain Baxter (b. 1936, UK) is a pioneering Canadian conceptual artist whose work spans a diverse range of media, from photography and painting to sculpture and installation. His career began with an epiphany at eighteen after surviving a car accident, which led him to study ecology and zoology, influenced by Zen Buddhism and the teachings of Seattle artist Morris Graves.

« Magazine reproductions are part of today’s landscape. »
Iain Baxter

Animal Preserve: The 3 Kingdoms

Sculpture / Object - Mixed Media

EUR 2,000

In 1961, Baxter hosted his first solo show, Lacquers and Collage Watercolors, in Kyoto. After earning a Master of Fine Arts from Washington State University, he settled in Vancouver, where he captured the city through the lens of a laid-back zoologist and ecologist.

« I feel I am the new Hudson River School traditionalist, using water, air, sky, land, clouds, and boats. »
Iain Baxter

Baxter's conceptual art often reflects a sense of humor that "probes with questions," as seen in works like Standard 24, which critiques the teaching of art, and Zero Emissions, addressing ecological issues through materials like mufflers and taxidermy. A versatile artist, Baxter employs various media, but he considers "information in the big broad sense" as his favorite medium, using it to explore and comment on the world around him.

United Kingdom / male artist / Conceptual art

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Iain Baxter

Animal Preserve: The 3 Kingdoms, 2008

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 2,000

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What is conceptual art?

Sometimes referred to as Conceptualism, this is an art form where the idea(s) or concept(s) behind the work take precedence over material concerns and traditional aesthetics. Many conceptual artworks can be created by anyone simply by following written instructions. The concept or idea is the most essential aspect of the artwork.

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