Learning within wonderment and inspired by the development of techniques for creative practice my Art is crafted out of a curation of mediums. Drawing from impressions found primarily within the attributes of wood and paint, within the mechanics of meaning found between Art and Craft, lyrical relations are developed for an impasto-like vocabulary. The resulting process is a textured life that’s considered allegorical on a path of self-actualization
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UPCOMING -March 16- April 6, 2019 Luminescence IV the Deer Lake Art Gallery, Burnaby B.C. Canada. Abstract wood sculpture. -Spring 2019 ArtsAlive Oak Bay Sculpture Walk Victoria B.C., Canada. Abstract Tree steel sculpture. November 2019-January 2020 oneTree Exhibition Robert Bateman Centre, Victoria B.C., Canada. Sculptures to be submitted for Group show -Unspecified release date Gary Oak Group Project Victoria B.C., Canada. Abstract sculpture and write up in catalog.
PUBLIC COMMISIONS -July 2018, ongoing Interweave A permanent installation in the lobby of the Island Savings Centre, Duncan B.C.
PAST -April 15, 2018 Harmonized Motion A live action painting performance in conjunction with improvised musical vocalizations by Sara Marreiros and Laurel Murphy -April 2018- Out of Seen The Ou Gallery, Duncan B.C., Canada. A solo show comprised of Paintings and sculpture -March 2018- Under/Where? The Ou Gallery, Duncan B.C., Canada. Abstract Painting for Group Show -November 2017-January 2018 oneTree Exhibition Robert Bateman Centre, Victoria B.C., Canada. Abstract sculpture for Group show. -December 2016- January 2017 Windy Tree Pop-up Gallery, Victoria B.C., Canada. Sculptures, paintings and book submitted for Group show -November 2015-January 2016 oneTree Exhibition Robert Bateman Centre, Victoria B.C., Canada. Sculptures submitted for Group show -August 2015 Decored Martin Bachelor Gallery, Victoria B.C., Canada. Curator/participant of group show- sculpture, paintings and furniture. -April 2013 The LOOK Show The Bay Centre, Victoria B.C.Canada. Group show, sculpture and painting shown. -January 2013 Impressions Art, Craft, Poetry Martin Bachelor Gallery, Victoria B.C., Canada. Solo show of sculpture, paintings and furniture. -December 2012 Hedged Nothing 167 page self published book of poetry. Book release and reading at the Firehouse Wine Bar, Duncan BC, Canada. -December 2010 – April 2012 Owner/Creative Director/Artist Points Art Gallery, Duncan, B.C., Canada. www.pointsartgallery.weebly.com -2011, Reinstated Fine Art practice. -April 2009- CVAC Spring Show and Sale Quw’utsun’ Cultural and conference centre, Duncan, B.C., Canada. Group show, Awarded Recognition of Artistic Merit for 'Gayle's Vein' situational table. -2004 to Present- Owner, Operator and Creative Director Alternative Woodworks Ltd Unique Furniture/Custom Milling, Cowichan Valley, B.C., Canada. -2002, Ceased Fine Art practice, moved to Vancouver Island. -May/June 1999 Headlock Class of 1999 Exhibition, Union Gallery/ Ontario Hall- Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Group show large installation of sculptural painting. -September 1996- June 1999 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Accredited from Queens University-Kingston Ontario, Canada. -September-December 1999. Water and Architecture, Stauffer Library Hall- Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Solo sight specific installation. -December 1997- January 10, 1998. Cruz, Union Art Gallery- Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Group show, several paintings included. -September 1995- June 1996 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Initiated at Lakehead University- Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. -September 1995- Emergence/See Definitely Superior Artist Run Centre- Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Group show, large painting included.
PRESS -Interview on CBC radio 90.5 in Victoria, July 10, 2018. Speaking about Interweave at the Island Savings Centre. -Interview and article for Interweave on Chek News. July 18, 2018. www.cheknews.ca/cut-down-legacy-tree-in-duncan-revived-as-art-471312/ -Article written about Interweave in the Cowichan Valley Citizen. June 29, 2018. www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/news/disputed-maple-reborn-at-island-savings-centre-in-duncan-as-art-piece-2/ -Radio Interview Be the Media on CHLY 101.7 fm and on the web, based in Nanaimo BC, Canada. Discussing the publishing of Hedged Nothing. Includes two readings. http://chly.dailysplice.com/bethemedia/9664/ -Talking Arts Featured Artist Cowichan Valley Voice, January 2013 & April 2018. A one page written description of recent creative ventures with illustrations.