Charles Pachter

Charles Pachter is a Canadian artist known for bold, graphic images drawn from his country's identity. Born in Toronto in 1942, he became famous for playful, brightly colored works featuring Canadian icons such as the moose, the maple leaf flag, and Queen Elizabeth II, often paired in witty combinations. His flat shapes and strong color give the images a clean, poster-like punch.

He has worked in painting, printmaking, and public art, and is also known as a champion of the arts in Toronto. Behind the humor there is real affection for Canadian symbols and history. Pachter's cheerful, instantly recognizable images have made him one of Canada's most popular contemporary artists.