THE SHAPE OF HOPE Size:48 X 60 in. circa 1902

circa 1902

Richard Cole transforms natural scenes into immersive

The chaos of branches becomes a frame

His practice focuses on recontextualizing obsolete everyday materials to create pieces that invite both emotional and intellectual engagement

are defined by strong clean lines and a timeless sense of movement and presence

THE SHAPE OF HOPE Size:48 X 60 in. circa 1902Canadian artist Richard Cole, based in Vancouver, BC, is celebrated for his ambient landscape paintings that capture the dramatic beauty of the Northwest Coast and Canadian Prairies. Trained at the Alberta College of Art and Design, Cole blends figurative realism with masterful use of light, colour, and perspective to create atmospheric works that evoke mood, tension, and the sublime in nature. His paintings are a beautiful and contemplative addition