Habitat for Humanity Victoria is excited to launch ReFind Art, an art auction and fundraiser at The Bay Centre from May 29th to June 10th, 2018, featuring the artworks of 31 local artists and businesses who are donating their time and talent in support of Habitat Victoria’s Build Program.
Each ReFind Art participant is challenged to create a piece of art using materials found at the Habitat Victoria ReStores, transforming used and discarded household items and building materials into beautiful works of art or upcycled furniture.
Each ReFind Art participant is challenged to create a piece of art using materials found at the Habitat Victoria ReStores, transforming used and discarded household items and building materials into beautiful works of art or upcycled furniture.
Visit the ReFind Art display at the lower level of The Bay Centre where you can bid on these one-of-a-kind art creations through a silent sealed bidding process AND donate-to-vote for your favourite art pieces. All artworks will also be available for online viewing and bidding starting May 29th.
The Bay Centre Hours:
Monday - Wednesday, Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday - Friday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
The Bay Centre Hours:
Monday - Wednesday, Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday - Friday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Meet the ReFind Art Artists!
Please join us in giving all the artists a HUGE thank you for their creative contribution to our charity.
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Diane AdolphDiane Adolph is an accomplished visual artist based in Victoria, BC. Raised in Calgary, Alberta, Diane attended the Victoria College of Art, where she fine-tuned her unique artistic style and bold use of colour – both of which have become her hallmarks over the past 20 years. Her earlier involvement in stained glass also had a significant influence on her dramatic use of colour and composition.
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Chris AlersMotivated by a long-standing love of art, I paint to express the emotion I feel for the world around me. With nature as my primary source of inspiration, I see the finished painting as a recorded dialogue between random and deliberate processes - ultimately interpreted by the viewer.
I have been painting for many years and maintain a working studio. The drive to create has been with me all my life. In my twenties, I apprenticed in the jewellery trade and became a gold/silversmith. The transition to painting was made for its total freedom of expression. chrisalers.com |
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Ed AraquelEd Araquel is a multi-medium Fine Artist currently living on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. He is a freelance commissioned artist and art instructor whose body of work spans over 50 years and two continents. Ed is well known, and revered as a true artisan possessing a mastery over several art mediums.
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Lorna BallNever in my wildest dreams did I ever think that one day I would be an artist, much less a mosaic artist! I remember many years ago, I was admiring a landscape mosaic made of tinted grains, I was blown away at the detail and intricacy. A few years after that, I found myself working with stained glass. I had a lot of scraps leftover and decided to try making some mosaics. One day I was looking at Van Gogh's Starry Night and thought that his paint strokes looked a lot like the glass cuttings I had on my work table, so I thought it would be fun to try and reproduce his work as a stained glass mosaic. It turned out pretty good! Then I was looking at Emily Carr's works and realized that the brush strokes could also be transformed into a mosaic. As I was reproducing the "Masters" I was also learning about art so I started to make my own art, and here I am!
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Susie CharbonneauSusie Charbonneau was trained in Architectural Design at the Pacific Design Academy in Victoria, BC. She has been capturing the attention of consumers with store interiors and window displays, trade show booths and event designs since 1994. Using unique props Susie's detailed installations wholly convey the intended message and leave lasting fond impressions.
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Jesika EdisonJesika has a background in studio art as well as period costume design and is inspired to create new things out of old pieces or found objects. She loves up-cycling and creating functional art and has been creative and artistic all her life, including being a talented a seamstress.
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Brenda EstillBrenda lives and works in Victoria, BC. Her work is imaginative and intuitive. Inspired by the incredible beauty of the west coast she creates joyful and colourful paintings. Brenda received her BFA in Painting with Distinction from the Alberta College of Art + Design. Her work is shown at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria as well as galleries in Calgary, Alberta, Los Angeles, and Portland. Brenda’s work is in collections throughout North America. She is a member of the Canadian Federation of Artists and the Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria.
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Michael EmmeI am an associate professor of Art Education in Victoria, BC, Canada. An exhibiting artist and academic researcher, I am particularly interested in ways that photography can support authentic collaboration in art and research. I focus on immigrant children claiming their place in the schools and adults with mental health issues finding wellness and community connection through art. Currently I am the editor and art director for the Canadian Art Teacher, a semiannual magazine published by the Canadian Society for Education through Art.
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June HaynesI am a contemporary Vancouver Island artist. Colour is very important to my work which tends to be experimental,
abstract, non-representational, impressionistic, stylized or calligraphic using watercolour, acrylics or mixed media. My paintings are about light and hope, often have a lighthearted, playful approach with an emphasis on design. My work is held in private collections in Canada, the United States and Australia. Communicating through art is very enjoyable. alfrescoes.com |
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Jan HenryFollowing a number of years of expatriate life, Jan returned to Canada in 2004. Jan earned a Certificate of Visual Art at Vancouver Island School of Art in 2008. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia.
A number of themes are integral to Jan's art practise. Two color theory courses led to a fascination with color relationships, a theme which is often developed using stripes or grids. janhenry.ca |
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William KafalWilliam “Spiff” Kafal currently lives and works on Saturna Island, BC. A self-taught woodworker and permaculturalist, he honed his craft and skills building a house on 4 acres of raw forested land from 1992-1999. Between the years 2000-2013, he designated and built his log workshop/studio using trees cut from his land, hand hewing them with a broad axe and adze. In the late 1990’s, Spiff was a partner in a small portable saw mill operation, amassing several thousand board feet of various species of BC sourced lumber. Rare Dutch Elm (Ulmus hollandica), salvaged from trees that once stood on the road to the former Colony Farm in Coquitlam BC, comprises the bulk of his fiber supply and inspires his creations.
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My work, which includes acrylic and oil painting as well as a little photography, is primarily a reflection of my life, my experiences and relationships. Capturing and reflecting beauty (in its immeasurably varied forms) as well as emotions, are strong influences in my work.
I have been a student of art my whole life. In 2013, I went to Umbria, Italy to attend the International School of Painting, Drawing and Sculpture. As well I spent time in Liguria, Italy at an art residency. Through these experiences I was able to broaden my exposure and appreciation of some of the finest art and artists of both the Renaissance period and today. I believe that all of our experiences, perceptions and emotions can and will emerge, given the chance, in and through the art individuals create. I am inspired by many artists and styles, paramount among those are some of the renaissance masters, pioneers of abstract expressionism, such as Stella, Reinhart, and surrealist Salvador Dali. |
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Julia LucichMy approach to art is similar to my approach to life: I relish variety. My formal education was decidedly un-artistic; degrees in sociology and criminology led to years of highly analytical work. Meanwhile, a part of me yearned for something more expressive, and I found myself drawn to painting (in particular, to portraiture), with a nagging certainty that “I can do that”. I was fortunate to come under the tutelage of master portraitist Bob Gerbracht whose instruction was in pastel, a medium that I immediately embraced for its vibrancy and spontaneity.
Often my portraits or figurative paintings have a narrative quality, with a focus on dramatic lighting that emphasizes mood and emotion. But no matter what I’m painting, I want the image to convey a positive energy, allowing the viewer to connect with the joy of life. julialucichart.com |
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Hilary MackeyHilary has worked with fabric all her life, particularly silk, and showed/sold her "Silken Mosaics" wearable art pieces for years in Vancouver & beyond. (East Side Culture Crawl, Where Vancouver and other media; various commissions & fundraisers.) These days, Hilary's creative focus is on transforming a suburban lot into a garden oasis, (Mother's Day Garden Tour, Gardens West.) where her clients come for counselling/bodywork.
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Kristofer ParleyKristofer has been creating art for more than 30 years. In 2013, he moved into the heart of Victoria’s Chinatown with his husband, Nathan Davis. It took no time for him to fall in love with his new city. The friendly and welcoming community served as inspiration for his clean, crisp and vibrant watercolours. Kristofer’s pen & ink pieces capture a moment of time in black and grey; layers upon layers of detail encourage your eyes to wander at length within the illustration. His art resides in private collections in Russia, the UK, across Canada and The United States.
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Pharmasave BroadmeadBroadmead Pharmasave is locally owned and operated by Satnam Lalli and Andrea Hyndman and is conveniently located in the Broadmead Village Shopping Centre. As well as our full service Pharmacy and Compounding Lab, Broadmead Pharmasave has a wide variety of products and services to meet your daily needs, including a Post Office and a full service Cosmetics Department.
Pharmasave is built on knowledge, care and community spirit with a goal of making a positive difference in our customer’s lives by creating stronger communities. We do this every day by volunteering our time and contributing to local charities. pharmasavebroadmead.com |
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Herb RiceHerb has now been carving for almost 30 years. He contributes to his heritage through his carvings and design work. In general Herb's pieces are wall panels, doors, totems, talking sticks and masks, all reflecting legends, teachings, or personal stories of growth. His totems and animals are carved in yellow cedar, red cedar, alder or pine, and depict traditional Salish and Kwakuitl designs. His work is in private collections all over the world. Herb can be found in his studio located at Whippletree junction and welcomes visitors to see his works in progress by appointment.
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Suzanne Ryan & Tony RushworthSuzanne lives in Victoria with her husband Joshua. She enjoys writing poetry, and one day plans to write a book. Suzanne also loves creative expression in art. She feels that art can connect people when words can’t. Everyone, no matter what language they speak, or even if they use sign language, can be brought together in the discussion of interpretation and the pure enjoyment of the art itself.
The main mediums that Suzanne uses are acrylic and watercolor paint, chalk and oil pastels, and pen and ink. She has worked on numerous chair projects in the past and was part of a “Chair-a-tea” art event in 2013. Suzanne enjoys putting emotion and color in most of her art pieces, but sometimes feels that black and white art can portray more emotion depending on what it is. www.suzeryan.wordpress.com |
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Joanne ThomsonJoanne is a full-time visual artist who lives in Victoria. Working primarily in watercolour, Joanne pushes the limits of the medium to create large works on canvas. Her quiet and contemplative approach to art making is evident in her landscapes, illustrations and in the Bottled series. She describes her works as ‘strong images created gently’. She has also recently completed the The Mural for the Centennial Square Parkade and a mural on the outside of George Jay Elementary School. Thomson holds a Masters degree in Adult Education (MAdEd) and loves to teach, encouraging her students to explore the creative process through research and experimentation with art making.
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Gera Scott ChandlerGera Scott Chandler has lived on the West Coast of Canada all her life. She studied art at Emily Carr until her parenting responsibilities took priority. Gera soon discovered that the Internet was populated with communities of artists willing to share ideas, techniques and encouragement and she was able to continue self-directed studies from home. She spent several years focused upon ceramics, paper-mache, book, basketry and gourd arts and was eventually led to polymer clay, which has proven to be the perfect foundation for her mixed media approach. Gera has been a full time artisan since 1997 and her work is in collections in Canada, USA, Europe, Australia and Japan. She has been involved in juried shows including Sooke Fine Arts, Sidney Fine Arts and The International Polymer Clay Artists Association's Progress and Possibilities Exhibition in Baltimore, as well as juried shows presented by the Island Artisans Association. She has developed a series of polymer clay workshops which she has taught in BC and Ontario. Gera belongs to The Crafts Council of British Columbia, The International Polymer Clay Artists Guild, The Islands Artisans Association , The Victoria Arts Council and The Oak Bay Community Artists Society.
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Carmen SeggerI earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. My creativity has been inspired by a life full of creation and exploration of all sorts of mediums and materials. I particularly enjoy seeing what and how items can be seen differently in order to express or reflect another point of view or an idea. For me this leads to insights, laughter and connections that I may not have experienced otherwise. Bringing awareness to and about nature and humanity is a thread which continues to hold my interest in creating 2D and 3D visual objects.
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Richard ShawFrom earliest times, man has created art depicting animals. Countless artifacts unearthed from ancient civilizations: sculpture, petroglyphs, jewellery and ceramics, reveal our age old connection to the natural world. By using wood and metal that has been re-claimed, re-cycled and re-purposed, my goal is to create work that captures the grace, power and beauty of animals. I guess you could say I'm attempting to make modern artifacts.
I have always made things. During my career as a stonemason, I always kept a spark of creativity alive through drawing, printmaking and woodcarving. richardshawartisan.com |
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The Bay CentreThe Bay Centre is downtown Victoria's premier shopping destination. Covering one full city block in the heart of town, The Bay Centre has a mix of over 90 street front and interior shops where you'll find unique, quality brands, diverse dining options, and exceptional service in an urban shopping environment.
The Bay Centre remains focused on partnerships with local stakeholders and leading non-profit community organizations who contribute to strengthening the health and wellness of the downtown community. thebaycentre.ca |
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Used.caUsed.ca is a family-friendly network of local websites that provides the opportunity to buy, sell, trade and search in a safe environment. We are all familiar with the adage, ‘one person’s trash is another person’s treasure’. Well, it’s never more true than on our sites. Keeping stuff out of landfills is just part of our mission. Our aim is to help you out, connect you with your community, bring people together and create real human interaction in a digital driven world. We connect people and create stories.
Our commitment is to the environment and to the community. We work online and we work off. We know the importance of real people and real connections. When we say ‘we love local’, we mean it, because we are local and we’re in your neighbourhood. used.ca |
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Peter Van GiesenAbove and beyond all else, I’m an artist. I have always known that creativity & inspiration are part of my life force. I discovered my artistic and business talents early in elementary school as I sold some of my first works of art at recess for snack money (yes I did get in trouble for it). After finishing high school in Ontario I completed university degrees in Psychology & Religion. I was encouraged by my family to work in the church. I tried it for a few years but naturally gravitated away from the church into the business and charitable sectors. For most of my working life I have been a business owner or senior executive in business and non-profit sectors. At every phase of my life I took time to exercise my creativity. When I had a studio space, my creative expression flourished and when I had no such space my creativity was channeled into my other endeavors. In 2013 I have renewed my commitment to my visual art and sharing that particular gift with others. I love acrylic paint and currently it is the sole medium I use.
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Victoria Arts CouncilThe Victoria Arts Council is dedicated to raising awareness of and developing a positive, supportive environment for the arts through education, civic advocacy, projects and programs that reach artists and the community at large. We strive to elevate the profile of local artists and performers, while igniting a passion for arts and culture throughout Greater Victoria. Habitat Victoria is thrilled to have the Victoria Arts Council's participation in ReFind Art.
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I started drawing and painting as a child and always knew I would be an artist.
My entrepreneurial career blossomed when I was fifteen after I sold my first pastel portrait for five dollars to another student in high school. I loved studying the face, which led me to drawing caricatures at parties and special events across Canada, including a summer in old Montreal. My first murals were on my bedroom walls as a teenager, and I have continued that fascination to paint large surfaces. I now have 24 murals to my credit. Besides painting, I also organize special events and curate art exhibitions. One of the highlights of my career was to be invited by a New Zealand Arts Trust to share a studio with Maori carvers, followed by a solo show in a gallery. I strive to make a difference in my work and in my community, and live a life of joyful purpose in everything I do. www.teresawaclawik.com |
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Sheila WarnekenBorn in Ottawa, grew up in Victoria, worked in London, England and I now live in Shawnigan Lake. I volunteer for the Shawnigan Lake Museum, Steps Ahead Dance Studio at Brentwood College and the Gingerbread Showcase for Habitat for Humanity. I owned two fabric, yarn and art supply stores and have written an article for South Cowichan Life called “Stitch, Rip and Glue” since 1999. Although I frequently write about recycled projects I have created, this year I chose to write every month an article about a recycled item as we need to protect this beautiful “blue green marble” that we all live on. I started painting in 1972 with art lessons from Grace E. Smith. I mainly use acrylic as a medium but I work it in with fabrics, collage work, natural items, small or large furniture pieces and of course canvas, it depends on what inspires me. I also have done two “Chairs for Charity” events and I am pleased to create something beautiful for Habitat for Humanity because it will assist in building homes for others. My business is called Ladybug Creative Arts and work out of my home in Shawnigan Lake.
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Ron WilsonRon works in pencil, pen and ink, watercolour and oils. He paints portraits, figures, wildlife,
landscapes and seascapes. His works have been exhibited in galleries in Sidney, BC, Calgary, AB in Canada, Friday Harbor, Washington State USA, and in South Africa. Ron was born of British parents in South Africa in 1939 and now resides in Victoria, BC. artistwilson.com |
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Jennifer WorshamJennifer Worsham was born and raised on Vancouver Island. Over her three and a half decades of life, she has worn many hats. Mother of three, lover of cats, wedding dj, farmer/breeder of chickens and fainting goats, assistant to dentists, writer of stories, designer of websites, crafter of collages, and photographer of random stuff.
Jennifer’s work consists mainly of High Dynamic Range shots of things people usually don’t find “pretty”. Rusted and decaying industrial sites and objects, mid-procedure surgical trays, condemned buildings, ominous clouds, wrinkled skin, broken bricks, abandoned tv’s, mattresses, needles, and ephemera, etcetera. jenniferworsham.com |
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A visual mixed media artist working with a wide variety of mediums, focusing on using unconventional & recycled materials as a starting point. Producing pieces that range from textile art to re-purposed creations, the mandate is to create beautiful works through innovative expression.
In 2014 Bat-Fish Studio was created to house the many lines that were now being produced using original artwork, partnered with unique, unorthodox materials. Becoming Masters of Creative Alchemy was now the fundamental goal, showcasing inventive design work that produces finished pieces that are unique & creatively compelling. www.thefusedline.com https://www.facebook.com/theleagueofextraordinarydesigners |
