Snowman (Blue Target)Douglas CouplandNone

  • Dimensions60.0 x 228.0 cm
  • MuseumVancouver Art Gallery

Douglas Coupland (1961 –)

Douglas Coupland: Canadian novelist & visual artist exploring Gen X, digital culture & modern life. Known for QR code art, sculptures & thought-provoking pieces exhibited globally.

Vancouver Art Gallery (Vancouver, Canada)

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Born on a military base and growing up during the height of the Cold War, during his childhood Coupland imagined the Arctic as a probable location for the collision of US and Soviet nuclear warheads. In his Snowmen series, he has created a stack of decreasing circles that recall the form of snowmen. These colourful figures, however, also have a darker connotation; composed of concentric rings, these targets are poised for posssible attack.

About this artwork

  • Title: Snowman (Blue Target)
  • Artist: Douglas Coupland
  • Original dimensions: 60.0 x 228.0 cm
  • Format: Tall
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Vancouver Art Gallery
  • Color hue: Golden Yellow Range
  • Perceived brightness: brilliant

Questions & Answers

How is "Snowman (Blue Target)" by Douglas Coupland proportioned, and how big is it?

The format of "Snowman (Blue Target)" is tall, and the original measures 60 x 228 cm. Both are useful when planning a reproduction.

Where is "Snowman (Blue Target)" by Douglas Coupland on display today?

"Snowman (Blue Target)" by Douglas Coupland is on display at the Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver, Canada. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.

What is the perceived brightness of "Snowman (Blue Target)" by Douglas Coupland?

In terms of perceived brightness, "Snowman (Blue Target)" by Douglas Coupland is brilliant.

How do the colors of "Snowman (Blue Target)" relate to each other?

The colors of "Snowman (Blue Target)" by Douglas Coupland show a discordant palette harmony. Harmony describes how the colors relate to each other.

Does the copyright of "Snowman (Blue Target)" by Douglas Coupland allow reproductions?

The original "Snowman (Blue Target)" is at the Vancouver Art Gallery, and the work is still protected by copyright.

What size is "Snowman (Blue Target)" by Douglas Coupland in real life?

The recorded dimensions of "Snowman (Blue Target)" by Douglas Coupland are 60 x 228 cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.

Who created "Snowman (Blue Target)"?

"Snowman (Blue Target)" was created by Douglas Coupland. The information on this page describes Douglas Coupland's original work.

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