About the Artist:

 
ARTIST STATEMENT:
 
As far as I know, we only go through this life once.
I want to spend mine paying attention to moments
and glimpes of wonder and joy.
 
Joseph Campbell suggested that we are not here to find the meaning of life.
We are here to have the experience of being fully alive.
Art helps me do that.
 
When I am immersed in creative expression,
I am tapping into something larger than myself.
I become a conduit and am able to freeze moments
so they can be shared with others.
 
Whatever connects you to a sense of wonder and awe,
Whatever brings you joy, I hope you find and cherish it.
 

Curriculum Vitae:

ARTS OFF MAIN: Artist Run Gallery in Vancouver, BC.
Member since September 2005

LIBBY’S KITCHEN: Café and Gallery space in Vancouver, BC.
“Flight of Fancy,” a solo show of work inspired by flight –July 2008

STATIONHOUSE GALLERY: Art Gallery in Williams Lake, BC
“When We Were Young,” a solo show of art inspired by childhood – April 2008

EASTSIDE CULTURE CRAWL: annual art walk in Vancouver, BC
Open studio at Parker Street Studios – November 2007

CAFE DEUX SOLEILS: Cafe and Cultural Hub in Vancouver, BC "Love In All
Its Form," a group show and performance night - February 2007

GALLERY GACHET: Gallery in Vancouver, BC.
"YULE: The God Within," group show - Winter 2006

THE DRIFT: annual arts festival on Main Street in Vancouver, BC.
Work showcased as part of a community art crawl – Fall 2006.

LIBBY’S KITCHEN: Café and Gallery space in Vancouver, BC.
“Magick and Wonder,” a show of fantasy and storybook style art – Summer 2006

The GRIND GALLERY: Coffee Shop and Gallery space in Vancouver, BC.
“Room For Squares,” a group show of abstracts and photography – Summer 2006

The HOBBIT HOUSE: Holistic Centre, Gallery, and Gift Shop in Williams Lake, BC.
Consigned Art on display – Spring 2006

THE FLOWER FACTORY: Gallery and Gift Shop in Vancouver, BC.
Displayed art for the “Art In the Hood” group show – Summer 2005

ARTFUL SUNDAYS: Summer Arts Market in Napier Square, Vancouver, BC.
Displayed and sold art at the market – Summer 2005

CHAISE INTERIORS: Unique Furniture and Art in Gastown, Vancouver, BC.
Displayed art as part of their Grand Opening Show – Summer 2005

ARTIST CIRCLE: Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC.
Painted, displayed, and sold art on the Seawall – Summer 2004

ARTISTS AGAINST WAR: Vancouver, BC.
Participated in a group show protesting violence and war – Summer 2003

THIN EDGE OF THE WEDGE: Café and Gallery in Victoria, BC.
Organized and displayed art in a group show – Summer 2001

VISUAL ARTS: University of Victoria, BC.
Completed one year of Visual Arts before switching programs – 1998-99

CARIBOO ART SOCIETY: Williams Lake, BC.
Member and participant in annual group shows at Stationhouse Gallery – 1995-98

Charitable Donations to Art Auction Fundraisers:

THRIVE!: promoting sustainable development in Vancouver, BC.
STEP UP Alternative School: supporting art programs for adolescents in East Van.
CENTRE FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING: supporting programs for adolescents.
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA VISION FUND: supporting programs for adolescents.
STREET ARTWORKS: supporting art programs for adolescents in East Van.
SEE RED: campaign by Red Cross to support HIV/AIDS programs in Zimbabwe.
PUSH FOR THE CURE: skateboard art auction for Breast Cancer Foundation.

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