5,373 KILOMETRES 

Composition 0105
Lesley Luce · 2025
Wood panel, canvas, acrylic paint, ChromaLife100+ ink, paper, postage stamps from the artist’s personal collection, gold aluminum frame and Art Glass AR70
31 inches in diameter
Approximately 2,700 paper fragments
$3,500

5,373 Kilometres, Composition 0105 by Lesley Luce explores Canada’s evolving identity through the imagery and symbolism of its postage stamps, with the title inspired by the completed kilometres of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope. The work assembles a visual archive of how Canada has represented itself across generations. From a distance, the composition appears as a bold geometric pattern. Up close, its intricate details reveal layers of symbols and references, from early pre-Confederation stamps to images of national identity, resilience, and remembrance, bringing together the stories that have shaped how Canada defines itself.

Companion Book

Explore the sources, references, and stories behind the artwork. A companion hardcover book accompanies each artwork, documenting the source material and visual references through detailed citations.

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