Lewis DeSoto
Emily CarrLewis DeSoto was born in South Africa and studied at what is now the Emily Carr College of Art. His paintings have been widely exhibited across Canada. His acclaimed novel, A Blade of Grass, was nominated for the Man Booker Prize. He lives with the artist Gunilla Josephson in Normandy and Toronto.
"The lives of the remarkable individuals in our history shine on into the present, illuminating our search to know ourselves. Writing about Emily Carr has led me not only to the discovery of a remarkable woman and a great artist, but also to a deeper understanding of the complex, fascinating and extraordinary place that is Canada."
– Lewis DeSoto