The Motive for Metaphor, Composition 0611 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.

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.

The title is drawn from Northrop Frye’s essay of the same name, reflecting on how metaphor shapes the way we understand stories and the world around us.