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Tony Tascona

1926 - 2006 Order of Canada, RCA

Untitled

Oil on Canvas, 1959
20 x 20 in (50.8 x 50.8 cm)
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Sea Flower

Serigraph, 1996
10 x 8 in (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
$150.00

Maze

Serigraph, 2001
6 x 8 in (15.2 x 20.3 cm)
$150.00

Winter, AP

Serigraph, 1994
14 x 16 in (35.6 x 40.6 cm)
$300.00

Tony Tascona Biography

1926 - 2006 Order of Canada, RCA

Tony Tascona (1926–2006) was a Canadian artist known for his innovative use of industrial materials in geometric abstraction. Born in St. Boniface, Manitoba, he was the fifteenth of sixteen children in a working-class family. His early life was shaped by economic hardship, leading him to work as a truck driver at age 15 to support his family. In 1946, following a brief stint in the army, he enrolled at the Winnipeg School of Art, where he was introduced to abstraction by instructor Joe Plaskett. He later continued his studies at the University of Manitoba School of Art.

After graduating in 1950, Tascona took a job as a technician at Trans-Canada Airlines (now Air Canada), where he was exposed to materials such as aluminum, lacquer, and industrial paints. This experience directly influenced his artistic practice, as he began experimenting with synthetic materials and adopting techniques from industrial design. His early work was expressive, utilizing thick glazes and impastos, but by the 1960s, he shifted towards a more structured, hard-edge geometric style.

In 1962, Tascona moved to Montreal, where he was influenced by the geometric abstraction of artists like Guido Molinari and Claude Tousignant. His work became increasingly refined, featuring meticulously arranged lacquered aluminum panels. Two years later, he returned to Winnipeg, further simplifying his compositions and exploring shape, color, and space in new ways. His 1963 commission for the Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall marked a turning point in his career, showcasing his ability to merge industrial materials with artistic vision.

Throughout his career, Tascona exhibited widely in Canada and internationally, participating in solo and group shows. His work was collected by major institutions, and he received numerous accolades, including the Order of Canada in 1996 and an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Winnipeg in 1994. In addition to his artistic contributions, he served on the Board of Trustees at the National Gallery of Canada from 1997 to 1999.

Tascona remained active in the arts until his death in 2006, continuously refining his approach to abstraction. His legacy is marked by his unique fusion of industry and fine art, positioning him as a key figure in Canadian modernism.

Autumn, AP

Serigraph, 1994
16 x 14 x -0.5 in (40.6 x 35.6 x -1.3 cm)
$300.00 Framed

Fan Tail

Serigraph, 1983
25 x 17 in (63.5 x 43.2 cm)
$150.00 Framed

After Image II

Serigraph, 1986
7 x 7 in (17.8 x 17.8 cm)
$100.00

Seed Burst

Serigraph, 2004
7 x 8 in (17.8 x 20.3 cm)
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Joy

Serigraph, 2000
7.5 x 7 in (19.1 x 17.8 cm)
$150.00

Silver Tree I

Serigraph, 1997
9 x 7 in (22.9 x 17.8 cm)
$150.00

White Out

Serigraph, 1984
9.5 x 7 in (24.1 x 17.8 cm)
$150.00

Flora

Serigraph, 1995
8.5 x 6 in (21.6 x 15.2 cm)
$150.00

Peace

Serigraph, 1996
9 x 6 in (22.9 x 15.2 cm)
$150.00

Starry Night

Serigraph, 2001
9.5 x 7 in (24.1 x 17.8 cm)
$150.00

Snow Clouds, AP

Serigraph, 2002
8.5 x 7 in (21.6 x 17.8 cm)
$150.00

Afterimage

Serigraph, 1985
9.5 x 7 in (24.1 x 17.8 cm)
$150.00

Flotation

Serigraph, 1988
9 x 7 in (22.9 x 17.8 cm)
$150.00

Kites, AP

Serigraph, 2003
9.5 x 7 in (24.1 x 17.8 cm)
$150.00

Moonglow

Silkscreen on Embossed Paper, 1978
21 x 27 in (53.3 x 68.6 cm)
Auction Estimate
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Auction closed 1 month

Garden Rhythym

Silkscreen, 1996
23 x 22 in (58.4 x 55.9 cm)
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Pink Cell

Silkscreen, 1996
13 x 11 in (33 x 27.9 cm)
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Super X

Silkscreen, 1978
20 x 28 in (50.8 x 71.1 cm)
$400.00
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