EDUCATION
2012-2016
Bachelor Fine Arts, Emily Carr University, Vancouver, BC, Canada
2010-2012
Fine Arts, North Island College, Comox, BC, Canada.
1979-1981
ND in Environmental and Botanical Studies, Cape Technikon, Cape Town, South Africa.
1977
Fine Arts, Fine Arts Institution, Buffalo City, South Africa.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2023
UBC Makers Laboratory -.Connecting artists and academics for environmental advocacy. A space for BC-based artists and academics to collaborate on themes of loss and trauma surrounding environmental challenges.
Fine Arts Tutoring - Modern Art History, Painting, Drawing, Creative Processes, Graphic Design - North Island College, Courtenay, BC.
2022
Fine Arts Tutoring - Modern Art History, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Creative Processes, English - North Island College, Courtenay, BC.
January-February - Artist Residency - Research and Exploration of South African Coastline -
2021/2022
The Only Animal Artist Brigade: A year long exploration bringing arts and artists to the heart of the climate movement.
2020
Drum Circle and workshop Facilitator - Still Life Festival online - Kickstart Arts and Culture, Vancouver, BC.
2017 - 2018
Abstract Expressionism Workshop Facilitator - Pearl Ellis Art Gallery
10x5 Artist Talk, Kickstart Arts and Culture, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Comox Museum, Comox, BC, curating, exhibitions, research, public relations, museum collection management, web maintenance.
2016
Artist Talk, Kickstart Arts and Culture, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Gallery assistant, Comox Valley Art Gallery, Courtenay, BC., Canada.
2015
Site specific Installation, exhibitor, public relations educator, Pieces, Celebrating Textiles symposium, Courtenay, BC, Canada.
2013
Public relations, Comox Valley Arts Council Elevate the Arts community event, Comox, BC
2011 - 2016
Fine Arts Studio Monitor, Fine Arts Department, North Island College, Courtenay, BC, Canada.
2005 - 2007
Owner/Operator, HB Wahine Surf and Skate, Huntington Beach, CA, USA.
Projects: Web and Media design, Marketing, Private clothing label, Interior design, Community Networking, Event Administration.
1989 - 1991
Owner/Operator, Amandla African Merchant Art Gallery, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Projects: Merchant exhibits, Gallery Management, Buyer, International Community Networking.
1984 - 1988
Botanist/Horticulturist, Pearson Conservatory, St. George’s Park, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Projects: Interior design and landscaping, Curating Plant and Floral Exhibits, Propagation
1983-1984
Botanist/Horticulturist, Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Coconut Grove, Fla, USA
Projects: Horticultural design, Cataloguing, Research, Tissue Culture, Propagation, Landscape Design, Land Surveying/Mapping
INDEPENDENT WORKS
2021 - 24
Coastal Collection - This site specific, research based, artistic exploration offers a critical discourse cross pollinating natural and contemporary cultures along the coastline of Vancouver Island and South Africa.
2020/21
Symbiosis - Collaborative video and sound project in progress. Portraying connection through sound as art.
They Thought They Could Bury Me - Research based work in progress.
2018
Ululo - verb: to scream, ululate, wail, installation of sculptural work with soundscape.
Pacific Northwest - Collection of abstract expressionistic works in oil on linen.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2023
Coastlines - Compass Gallery, Comox, BC
2022
Coastal Collection - Vancouver Island Regional Library, Comox, BC.
2020
DOCUMENTING CORONA: Signs of the Times - Online photographic exhibition Kickstart Arts and Culture.
2017
They Buried Me Not Knowing I Was A Seed - Garry Oak Sculpture - Year long exhibition, Vancouver Island Convention Centre, City of Nanaimo Culture and Heritage, BC
2012
Windows - Comox Valley Art Gallery, curated by Ahn Le, Comox, BC, Canada.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024
Our Earth - Pearl Ellis Art Gallery, Comox, BC.
Polarities & Junctions - Comox Valley International Airport, BC.
2023
Polarities & Junctions - Comox Valley International Airport, BC.
Summer Show - Pearl Ellis Art Gallery, Comox, BC.
Water - Tidemark Theatre, Campbell River, BC.
Mindful Travel - Comox Valley International Airport, BC.
Winter Show - Pearl Ellis Art Gallery, Comox, BC.
Satellite Window - Comox Recreation Centre, Comox, BC.
2022
Satellite Window - Comox Recreation Centre, Comox, BC.
Mindful Travel - Comox Valley International Airport, BC.
Christmas Show - Pearl Ellis Art Gallery, Comox, BC.
Rural Decay - The Old School House Art Centre, Qualicum Beach, BC.
Seeing Through Double Vision - Duos Project - Pearl Ellis Art Gallery, Comox, BC.
Summer Show - Pearl Ellis Art Gallery, Comox, BC.
2021
Pearl Ellis Art Gallery - Members Shows
Large Scale Art Collection Exhibition - Galea Gallery, Montreal, Quebec.
Community Longing and Belonging, Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver.
2020
The Square Foot Show - Art Alchemy Gallery and Studios, Courtenay, BC.
All This Time - #3 GALLERY: https://www.number3gallery.com/allthistime
2018 - 2019
The Square Foot Show, Art Alchemy Gallery and Studios, Courtenay, BC, Canada.
Comox Valley Airport - Expressions of Gratitude
Pearl Ellis Art Gallery - Members Show
Sooke Harbour House Gallery - 18 works on exhibition
2017
heART space Victoria, BC, Canada.
The Silence is Over Infuse Gallery Denver, Colorado, USA.
Berwick Oak Historic Garry Oak Exhibition, Comox Valley, BC.
City of Nanaimo Culture and Heritage Outdoor Exhibition - Mafeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo, BC
2016
Every Day in Every Way, Gallery at the Cultch, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Mixed Up, Raven Gallery, Courtenay, BC, Canada.
Sooner or later, Comox Valley Art Gallery, Courtenay, BC, Canada.
The Show, Emily Carr University, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Phenomenology, Comox Valley Art Gallery, Courtenay, BC, Canada. www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com/exhibitions/phenomenology/
Island Connections, Comox Valley Arts Council, Vancouver Island Airport, Comox, BC, Canada.
Layer Erase Repeat, The Satellite Gallery, Courtenay, BC, Canada.
The Square Foot Show, Art Alchemy Gallery and Studios, Courtenay, BC, Canada.
2015
MIX, Comox Valley Art Gallery, Courtenay, BC, Canada.
Gestural Regimes,The Satellite Gallery,Courtenay, BC, Canada.
Streets, Alleys, Alcoves, Comox Valley Arts Council, Courtenay, BC. Canada.
2014
By A Thread, Comox Valley Art Gallery, Courtenay, BC. www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com/exhibitions/by-a-thread/
Trees and Me, Raven Gallery, Courtenay, BC, Canada.
2007-2016
Art Events, North Island College Fine Arts, Courtenay, BC, Canada.
2013
Grad Show, Muir Gallery, Courtenay, BC, Canada.
Towards Grace, Comox Valley Art Gallery, Courtenay, BC, Canada.
Landscapes: City, Sea, Space and Mind, Muir Gallery, Courtenay, BC, Canada.
2012
Originals Only, Comox Valley Originals Only, Comox, BC, Canada.
Collectively Independent, Muir Gallery, Courtenay, BC, Canada.
2011-2012
Potters Club Show, CV Potters Club, Comox, BC, Canada.
1993-2000
Exhibits, Comox Recreation Community, Comox, BC, Canada.
1977-1978
Exhibits, East London Arts Institute, East London, South Africa.
CURATORIAL PROJECTS
2008-2015
North Island College, Art Events, Courtenay, BC, Canada.
2013
Muir Gallery, North Island College Grad Show, Courtenay, BC, Canada.
2012
Muir Gallery, Collectively Independent, Courtenay, BC, Canada.
Published
2022
Vancouver Island Poetry Collective - Winter Edition
Poetry and Cover Artwork - Van Isle Poetry Collective Winter Edition
2021
Art and Poetry - Coastlines by Christo Hunt
2020
Cover Art for Grindr Opera by Michael Russell - Frog Hollow Press
2019
Cover Art for Call Down the Walls Frog Hollow Press
2016
Comox Valley Art Gallery, Sooner or Later, online publication.
2012
North Island College School of Fine Art and Design brochure
Awards
2020
Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation Award
2012
Photopia best in animal category