Teatro Merida
A beautiful Art Deco theatre in downtown Mérida, Yucatán, México, 2008.
Infinity Loops
Vancouver, 2013.
Parade of Lost Souls
Scenes from The Parade of Lost Souls — an awesome East Van tradition produced by Public Dreams and now in collaboration with the Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret. A time of celebration, reflection and honouring the dead, the Parade was a stationary, festival affair this year as they transition from the neighbourhood alley parades through East Vancouver into a new version of this venerable festival. Always a motley mix of spirits, musicians, performance artists, dancers and freaks — lots of freaks! The band pictured most often here reminded me of Sunburned Hand of the Man or similar earthy trance music, largely improvised and participatory for the costumed masses. I could have listened all night. An excellent time as usual – kudos to the organizers and community for coming together for this, some of the best Vancouver has to offer. Click the first image below to view larger.
Vancouver, 2013.
A Grand View…
Just gulls on the playing field on this foggy morning. Grandview/Woodlands, Vancouver, 2013.
Land of the Woods – August
Scenes from the Woodland Garden in August – a time when the bees came forth in full strength and the spiders began to take over every nook and cranny between branches. Harvest included tomatoes, basil, lemon balm, a few squash (before the squirrels stole them!), strawberries, cucumbers, zucchini and of course cat mint for the Beast. Check out the June and July sets that led to the dog days here in the Land of the Woods. As always, click the first image below to view large (recommended).
Vancouver, 2013.
Union Rider
Approaching Hawks at Union, on the Adanac bike route through Strathcona. Vancouver, 2013.
Like the Thread of a Spider
The spiders have taken over the yard…and the fog has taken over the city! A good combo in this case, one of dozens in our cedars this morning.
Vancouver, 2013.
The Orange End of a Jungle Bloom
Spotted in the dark jungle surrounding the Mayan ruins of Tikal, Petén, Guatemala, 2011.
Rough Diamonds Diptych I
Presenting the first diptych print from my Rough Diamonds fine art series – Rough Diamonds Diptych I. This is the first piece I have with The Collective – a curated selection of photographic works from contemporary artists. Peppa Martin at Truth and Beauty gallery has been wonderful to work with and her eye for photography is impressive – check out the company I’m with in The Collective!
Rough Diamonds prints have been previously exhibited at Diane Ferris Gallery and the Art for Life charity art auction in Vancouver. I’m pleased to expand on this work through the diptych series, so expect another edition down the line. If you are interested in purchasing this print, follow this link to The Collective marketplace. The piece is available for viewing on a rotating basis (or by appointment) at the gallery, also part of the city wide Capture Photo Fest happening now until mid-November.
Rough Diamonds Diptych I
$1050.00 at Truth and Beauty Gallery / The Collective
16×32″ print mounted on 24×40″ archival chromogenic glossy paper with white border
Signed and Numbered Limited Edition of 7 + 1 Artist Proof
Jungle Canyons on the Rio Dulce
The dense canopy pours down the steep walls of the Rio Dulce canyon as this ‘sweet river’ winds through the jungle, approaching Livingston and it’s terminus in the Boca Barra on the Caribbean Sea. Kayaks on the waterways are the transportation of choice here, machetes and will needed to cut through the foliage on land. The White Heron stands out in contrast to the deep greens surrounding this landscape, the prominent gatekeeper at the water’s edge along the way.
Rio Dulce, Izabal, Guatemala, 2011.
Meeting Fires Creative 