Michael Davey | 2009
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The Fisher Man
2005-2009
found objects assemblage: Tom Thomson’s paddle-type fishing reel, hornet nest
dimensions variable
(foreground)
Land of the Silver Birch
2005-2009
found paddles, wooden boats, plastic, iron, wood, styrofoam, soapstone, paper
243 x 121 x 7.6 cm
(background)
![](photo/davey_fisher_man_2009_lg.jpg)
The Fisher Man
2005-2009
found objects assemblage: Tom Thomson’s paddle-type fishing reel, hornet nest
dimensions variable
![](photo/davey_silver_birch_2009_p1_lg.jpg)
Land of the Silver Birch
2005-2009
found paddles, wooden boats, plastic, iron, wood, styrofoam, soapstone, paper
243 x 121 x 7.6 cm
Photo of Tom Thomson’s tent found among the artist’s possessions at his death. Photo courtesy of the National Gallery of Canada.