Somewhere In The Stacks

Composition 0902
Lesley Luce · 2025
Wood panel, canvas, acrylic paint, ChromaLife100+ ink, paper, paperback novel pages, painted beige wood frame and AR70 Glass
29 inches in diameter
Approximately 1,800 paper fragments
$3,250

Somewhere in the Stacks, Composition 0902 by Lesley Luce explores Canadian literature through imagery, symbolism, and memory. Arranged in repeating concentric rings, the work incorporates fragments from book covers, pages, and graphic elements connected to widely recognized works of Canadian writing. The title is inspired by the Toronto Reference Library, whose iconic architecture and vast stacks invite curiosity and discovery.

From a distance, the composition appears as a bold geometric pattern. Up close, its intricate details reveal references to Canadian authors, publishers, illustrators, and literary works spanning generations.

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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