Canadian artist Brian Scott is an original oil painter whose name is inextricably linked to colour – wild and wonderful mixes of fanciful, fun and exciting hues that bring the west coast fishing boats, architecture and tumble-down buildings of our beloved coastal BC into a new perspective.
Caroline’s work has continuously changed and evolved along with her own changes and personal growth but certain things remain constant. Presently she is obsessed with mixed media collage, the reinvention of recycled media and their transmogrification from detritus to ‘distinction’.
Though more illustrative than traditional, Glen’s ability to capture the spirit of his subject makes his prints much sought after by both Northwest Coast and Wildlife collectors.
Inner Light refillable rose candles are handmade on Hornby Island from the finest quality beeswax and paraffin and come in a rainbow of colours and a bouquet of scents. Custom candles are also available.
Michael Williams uses both new and reclaimed wood as the canvas for rustic representations of national pride. Each piece is handcrafted and individual, ranging in size from small ornaments to large wall hangings. Every piece is suitable for either indoor or outdoor decoration.
West Coast ceramist Rachelle Chinnery uses a unique sculptural technique to hand carve porcelain with an organic repeat pattern found in coastal geography. Her porcelain work is in museum collections in Europe, Asia, and Australia; in 2007 she was a recipient of the Carter Wosk British Columbia Creative Achievement Award for Applied Art and Design.
The pieces made by Roberta Pyx Sutherland seek to engage the global perspective and broad view of landscape inspired by satellite imagery. She’s trained as a printmaker overseas and some of her prints are extremely large. Apart from Hornby, Roberta also has a studio in Victoria.
Her paintings range from non-representational abstracts concerning the landscape of the mind and the cosmos to interpretive landscapes derived from Hornby Island.. Her digital paintings are highly organized in form, bringing order from chaos, making sense of the complex imagery within them.
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