Franklin Carmichael
Franklin Carmichael was a famous artist from Canada and part of the Group of Seven. He loved painting with watercolors but also used oils, charcoal, and more to show the beauty of Ontario. He also worked as a designer and illustrator, making things like ads and book designs.
The whole Group Of Seven, especially Carmichael, aimed to show spiritual values through their art. They were influenced by theosophy, a belief system related to transcendentalism, and inspired by Helena Blavatsky, who started the Theosophical Society. They weren't the only ones; we need to mention here that Hilma af Klint was also extremely influenced by this movement. Theosophy believes in the importance of intuition and a personal, emotional connection to a god-like presence that exists everywhere in the universe.
Theosophy also predicted that North America, especially Canada because of its geographical position, would experience a spiritual and cultural rebirth. This idea of a northern renaissance resonated with the Group of Seven's belief in nationalism tied to the land, a theme strongly represented in the works of Carmichael.
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