KnoxVan Events is excited to bring back
The Wayfarer Exhibit
on Saturday, August 27 2022
KnoxVan events is thrilled to invite the community to come together for our second annual Wayfarer Exhibit! This year we are excited to present it indoors and outdoors and be including a live concert and artist talk – all free!
We have curated a fantastic line up of professional artists and makers in a variety of mediums – all of whom are local; within the Vancouver and Lower Mainland areas. We present Artist Amy J Dyck for a Artist Talk and and a concert with jazz sensation Sentimental Journey. You can find more on both these events below.
We welcome everyone to join us in celebrating the artistic treasures our community has to offer.
Read further for a list of our makers, about Amy J Dyck & Sentimental Journey below! Follow us on Facebook (KnoxVan Events) and Instagram (@knoxvanevents) for more!
Event Schedule
General Event Hours: 10AM-4PM
Artist Talk with Amy J Dyck: 11AM-Noon
Concert with Sentimental Journey: 1PM-2PM
Artist Talk with Amy J. Dyck
Based in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia, Amy’s work pulls on anatomical studies and technical skills from her studies of the Old Masters and merges them with expressionistic marks, modern ideas, and abstraction. Using collage, oil paints and drawing mediums, her work strives to express something deeper in the human experience than can be observed by the eye.
Amy has been interviewed for CBC Art Minute, had her work featured in art magazines, won awards in a collection of art exhibitions and competitions, and has her work in collections around the world including New York and the Netherlands.
Amy will be joining Wayfarer between 10AM and 1PM with a free artist talk at 11AM. She will be talking about real(ism) as a matter of perception. She plans to share how her practice shifted from realism to work that she feels is more authentic through the addition of mess, strangeness, and mystery.
Find out more about Amy J. Dyck on her website:
Find her on Instagram:
@amyjdyckartist
Concert with Sentimental Journey
Joining us for a live, free concert at 1PM
Sentimental Journey started as an offshoot of the Point Grey Community Concert Band 40 years ago. Since then they have been proud to play many local, fun, and high profile venues including Robson Square Friday Night Ballroom Dancing, the Ballroom Dancers Gala, and for several years the Kitsilano Showboat.
The history of Sentimental Journey is community based, other communities had dance bands so we decided to start a dance band of our own. The Band Director of the day, who was the band teacher at a local high school, encouraged us. A couple of the members had some dance music so we came early and rehearsed for an hour before the regular concert band rehearsal. This worked surprisingly well!
Eventually that Band Director retired and the concert band members went their separate ways. Sentimental Journey was reconfigured as a summer group who played in different groups through the year and in the summer months gathered weekly to “keep our chops in shape.”
The challenge was to find a rehearsal venue we could afford. A local church hall during the summer slow-down seemed a likely option, so we offered a fund raising concert or a dance in exchange for the use of rehearsal space during the summer months and found a couple of interested congregations. Fortunately, the experiment was successful and the SJ summer band found a great new home in The Knox Fellowship Center. We have been playing dances and concerts at Knox for at over 30 years. We have wonderful memories of practices and gigs in the Knox Fellowship Center and gym and we are looking forward to playing for Wayfarer and then in turn, in the new building.
Our Participating Artists, Artisans and Makers
Shaina Ardell/Shaina Makes –
etsy.com/ca/shop/ShainaMakes
@shainamakes
Shaina Ardell is a Vancouver based artist that began focusing on watercolour in late 2018. She moved to British Columbia with her husband to pursue a master’s degree in speech-language pathology and has found painting to be the perfect creative outlet to balance the workload of school. The heart of her work has been capturing tiny, tangible pieces of everyday life that may easily be missed. The paintings are small-scale to represent fleeting moments in time. Shaina’s goal is to capture recognizable items through soft and delicate watercolours for you to enjoy.
Mary Bliss –
Mary Bliss is excited to present a variety of original watercolours and cards.
Sharon Bliss/Bliss Preserves & Crafts –
Bliss Preserves makes delicious jams, jellies, a variety of pickled items and relishes.
Celine Caldwell/Secrets of the Kiln –
www.secretsofthekiln.com
@secretsofthekiln
Hi, my name is Celine and who am I? That’s a great question that I am constantly redefining myself. I make Pottery and have been for the better half of a decade. I love all forms of art, but pottery really speaks to me in its ability to encompass the many aspects of 2-D and 3-D art that I love. It is rigid yet forgiving in nature; reliable yet unpredictable regardless of how many years you dedicate to the practice. A culmination of hypocrisies and oxymoron that give way to endless challenges and boundless possibilities; a creative’s paradise. Growing up on the North Shore of Vancouver BC, I have always loved the presence of nature at every turn. Most of my memories of home include spending afternoons nestled among the trees, evenings swimming in the ocean, and days on the mountains- whether it be hiking or skiing. Much of my pottery is inspired by the feeling of being grounded, the shapes and forms taking inspiration from much of what you can find right in our own backyard. My current focus in on the thrown form and sculpture, some of which takes 10+ hours to render from start to finish. I enjoy experimenting with colours reminiscent of the ocean, in the way it flows and melds; a symphony of blues that make me want to go for a swim at Cates’ Park or Ambleside.
Tracy-Lynn Chernaske/ TLC Art & Design –
artoftlc.ca
@tlcartdesign
Tracy works mainly in large scale abstracts and has created a digital illustration line of stickers and cards inspired by the West Coast of BC. She has a collection of stickers dedicated to those around her impacted by cancer. The sales of these stickers are donated to the BC Cancer Foundation twice a year. She has also created a jewelry line, Liberty Pendants, made from almost completely recycled materials from the “throw away pile” of finished theatre sets and costumes to create hand-painted, one-of-a-kind pieces that add drama (literally) – no two are identical, each has it’s own history.
Tracy is proud to have recently become an Expressive Arts Therapist and is opening a private practice to work with seniors and those in hospice care.
Rea Flammer –
I first started doing pottery in 1978 and studied under one potter weekly for 8 months. Then I started my family and had little time for pottery along with working full time. It was 20 years ago that I resumed pottery classes and working on my own in a pottery studio. After semi-retirement 3 years ago I could devote more time and energy back to pottery. But COVID interfered with that. I have always enjoyed working with clay; I love the connection needed between the clay and the body and the energy that ensures. I find the feeling of oneness with clay comforting and calming. I prefer the older style of pottery with the heavier pots and the earthy quality. I am so happy to be able to share my work at this venue.
Deanna Flinn/Free Admission –
freeadmission.ca
@freeadmission
Deanna Flinn is a multidisciplinary artist living in the West End and has called Vancouver home for over 15 years. Deanna began taking photos at age 12, and is an editorial and portrait photographer, and in 2010 started using her photos as inspiration for her continuous line drawings. Translating her work into murals and community-engaged art installations and upcycled clothing.
Beverly Grice –
www.beverlygrice.com
Beverly is a self-taught artist who continues to be inspired by the diverse beauty of Nature surrounding all of us. Her artistic development began early, but she now can pursue painting more vigorously as a retiree. Whether finding herself with others or alone, in the great outdoors or in the studio, painting is a joyful centering experience. This “Inspired by Nature” exhibit includes images of trees and landscapes that shows the energy Beverly draws from nature, so abundant in the gardens of Vancouver and along our coast. Her series called “Memories of Haida Gwaii” is featured on her website. If you are interested to see other images or discuss acquiring an original piece of art for yourself please contact Beverly directly.
Chanha Lee/ChanToonsDesign –
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ChanToonsDesign
@chantoons_designs
Chanha Lee is a Korean-Canadian artist in Surrey, BC, Canada and a graduate of the 2D Animation and Visual Development program at Capilano University.
For the past 3 years, I have been making many commission artworks for several local businesses, non-profits, church communities, and personal contracts. I love to try out different art styles in digital format, which allows me to work with diverse clients remotely.
Elena Markelova –
www.ElenaMarkelova.com
@elenamarkelova_art
My artist’s journey began when I was very little. I remember myself enjoying painting and having my artwork exhibited at kindergarten; but it was my mom who helped me to set this path as my only way in life, and I’m so grateful for that. She signed me up for art school when I was 10 years old. After 13 years of studying different mediums and techniques, I realized that I have unconditional love for watercolour. There is magic in the unique ability of the medium to produce exciting, interesting and sometimes unexpected, random ways to blend and mix colour.
Jacquie Morgan –
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MorganMadeCanada
Jacquie is a fiber artist based in North Vancouver who works with natural dye processes.
Kathleen Niebuhr –
kathleenniebuhrart.wixsite.com/kathleenniebuhrart
@kathleenniebuhrart
Kathleen is an ER registered nurse,
Boldly stepping into her newfound role as a self-taught watercolour artist.
Kathleen’s work focuses on floral and botanical studies.
With each brush stroke, Kathleen aspires to magnify the unique qualities of botanicals,
Embodying the quote “to each their own”.
Marylin Nordquist –
My retirement years have been filled with art! I have taken many courses over the years including photography, art history, and have tried several different mediums such as oils, watercolours, pencils and now acrylics. The photos I take are my references that I work from. My subjects are usually taken form local scenes or from trips that I have taken. I enjoy painting the different seasons, especially spring and autumn! Mountains, clouds, buildings, flowers, gardens, trees (especially the multi-coloured autumn leaves!) or the gorgeous beautiful pink cherry blossoms! I continue to take workshops and courses from professional artists and my learning is ongoing.
Dominique Norville –
dominiquenorville.ca
@danorvil & @darklily_handmadejewelry
I am a multi-disciplinary artist born and raised in Vancouver. My work ranges from 2D collage, text-based, and printmaking to 3D assemblage and jewelry. My process is intuitive and involves moving from one mark to the next. Much of my work engages with a sense of location and searching for narrative through place, character and storytelling. I have been forever imprinted by my natural surroundings of mountains and cool skies, and in contrast, the starker elements of the city.
Collage is important in how I make sense of memory, dream and experience. I am influenced by the Dadaists, Surrealists such as collagist Hannah Hoch and the punk rock movement whose photocopied zines and irreverent DIY attitudes shaped my approach to art. Much of my work includes images of buildings, the human figure, and animals. Other influences are advertising and popular culture, particularly as they are aimed at women.
Robin O’Brien –
Robin O’Brien is a local watercolour artist, an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, the Brock House Artists Group, the South Delta Artists Guild and coordinator for Art at Knox. She works out of her home studio and uses multiple glazes of red, blue and yellow primary colours to create her paintings.
Gillian Olson –
www.gillianolsonart.com
A long time Vancouver resident, watercolour artist, active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, convenor of the Brock House Artists Group, member of the South Delta Artists Group, avid photographer, and blogger. Gillian is inspired by the natural world around her, enduring cultural monuments and whimsical architectural details seen locally and while travelling. Two recent trips to Haida Gwaai have been both unforgettable and have provided a focus for recent work. She captures ideas and images with her camera and those images inspire both her art and blog. She works from a studio in her home. Gillian has shown her art in galleries, solo and small group shows in the community and at small commercial venues. Her work is in collections nationally and internationally.
Margaret Ostrowski –
Margaret has chosen acrylics as her medium because they are opaque, forgiving, thick and earthy. She particularly likes to paint mountains, trees, birds, the ocean and lakes. She is an associate member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and has paintings in Australia, Toronto, White Rock, New Westminster and Vancouver. Her works have been exhibited online and in several local galleries. She donates all sale proceeds to SEVA for eye surgeries in Nepal.
Rip N Stitch –
A “stitchers” club at Knox – they are proud to present products created by local women who created everything by hand using a variety of techniques – all made by hand!
Jane Shumka –
Jane is a proud member of the Vancouver Artist Guild and will be presenting jewelry and cards.
Maureen M West –
I am a West Coast artist. My early interest in art was influenced by the beautiful vibrant watercolour art in children’s storybooks. I paint with the finest quality watercolour paint and archival paper. I am a self-taught artist and my art process is simple. I start by really looking at a subject that has caught my eye and in some way I fall in love with its colour, symmetry, and subject matter. I then figure out how I am going to put this feeling onto paper. Everything I paint has touched my heart in this way. I look forward to your questions and discussion about my art.