Lamp

This untitled lamp was painted and sculpted by Emily Carr out of varying materials sometime between 1913 and 1927.

• The motif of the owl-type animal is repeated 5-6 times around the main surface area of the lamp shade and the pointy-oval motif is repeated below the owl.
• The fish-type cut-outs hanging along the circumference of the lamp shade display alternating rhythm. The varying shapes and painted designs add to the sense of rhythm.
• The geometric form of the top of the lampshade contrasts with the organic form of the fish cut-outs and carved animal of the base. 
• Although there are two types of form in this piece, it still has a sense of unity because the style of animal designs remains consistent throughout the piece. For example, the owl and animal on the base of the lamp have similar eyes and rounded torsos. The wavy black lines along the lamp shade further incorporate the geometric part with the organic part.