Garden 1 – Organic

I am a mixed media artist based in Vancouver. My art is rooted in my life on the west coast of British Columbia, but also draws on my travelling experiences. Drawing on my background in environmental science, I create evocative and purposely imperfect paintings inspired by nature's patinas, seascapes and the colours of dusk.

"I am a sculptor working with natural and found materials. My practice has evolved over time from figurative to a more abstract approach to shape and form. I find inspiration in the fantastic and complex structures that abound in the natural world. Working in concrete, wood, willow and clay, I look to arrive at the essence of form, whether it is constructing water worlds in a fountain, or lightly manipulating a found piece of sculptural driftwood. Process is an integral part of my practice, and searching for natural sculpture has as much relevance and focus as carving with a hook knife or casting a modeled form into a permanent structure. "

" My artistic practice centres around an exploration of the natural world, with an emphasis on preservation, and appreciation of the intrinsic value of wilderness, in and for itself, and for the human part of the ecosphere. I am an avid hiker, and spend a great deal of time exploring the trails and byways of this beautiful, mountainous land. Time in the forest, in the mountains, is time well spent indeed. It is there where the limits of one small life fades before the immensity of the forces of geology and the movements of the vast web of interconnectivity. In my paintings, I tell the stories of this land as seen through my eyes and felt through my footsteps along the trail."

I am a mixed media artist based in Vancouver. My art is rooted in my life on the west coast of British Columbia, but also draws on my travelling experiences. Drawing on my background in environmental science, I create evocative and purposely imperfect paintings inspired by nature's patinas, seascapes and the colours of dusk.

"I am a sculptor working with natural and found materials. My practice has evolved over time from figurative to a more abstract approach to shape and form. I find inspiration in the fantastic and complex structures that abound in the natural world. Working in concrete, wood, willow and clay, I look to arrive at the essence of form, whether it is constructing water worlds in a fountain, or lightly manipulating a found piece of sculptural driftwood. Process is an integral part of my practice, and searching for natural sculpture has as much relevance and focus as carving with a hook knife or casting a modeled form into a permanent structure. "

" My artistic practice centres around an exploration of the natural world, with an emphasis on preservation, and appreciation of the intrinsic value of wilderness, in and for itself, and for the human part of the ecosphere. I am an avid hiker, and spend a great deal of time exploring the trails and byways of this beautiful, mountainous land. Time in the forest, in the mountains, is time well spent indeed. It is there where the limits of one small life fades before the immensity of the forces of geology and the movements of the vast web of interconnectivity. In my paintings, I tell the stories of this land as seen through my eyes and felt through my footsteps along the trail."

Colin Sankey is a bass player, composer, and arranger from Vancouver, BC. Compared to Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller, and Alain Caron, his use of extended techniques, such as tapping and harmonics, creates lush harmonies and infectious grooves that sound almost orchestral in nature.

Recently, Colin travelled to New York and won 1st place in the 2022 Phil Jones Solo Bass Competition, playing one of his original compositions Musica de la Noche. He was also the 2nd place winner of the 2021 BITE Bass Contest (worldwide), hosted by Charles Berthoud, and has been featured on George Collier’s YouTube channel, with over 500,000 subscribers. Colin recently released his debut album, Reawakening, which has been featured on Bass Magazine and CBC Radio.

Colin recently went viral on TikTok with his bass battle against Charles Berthoud, getting over 1.6 million views. He is now sharing his inspiring arrangements of jazz, funk, rock, and Latin music with his 32,000+ followers, and remains active on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube.

Knutson is a North Shore based singer/ songwriter who has 7 CD’s under his name. He is a founding member of Spirit of The West, has played on over 50 album projects and has been in involved in 5 Juno award winning albums.

Colin Sankey is a bass player, composer, and arranger from Vancouver, BC. Compared to Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller, and Alain Caron, his use of extended techniques, such as tapping and harmonics, creates lush harmonies and infectious grooves that sound almost orchestral in nature.

Recently, Colin travelled to New York and won 1st place in the 2022 Phil Jones Solo Bass Competition, playing one of his original compositions Musica de la Noche. He was also the 2nd place winner of the 2021 BITE Bass Contest (worldwide), hosted by Charles Berthoud, and has been featured on George Collier’s YouTube channel, with over 500,000 subscribers. Colin recently released his debut album, Reawakening, which has been featured on Bass Magazine and CBC Radio.

Colin recently went viral on TikTok with his bass battle against Charles Berthoud, getting over 1.6 million views. He is now sharing his inspiring arrangements of jazz, funk, rock, and Latin music with his 32,000+ followers, and remains active on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube.

Knutson is a North Shore based singer/ songwriter who has 7 CD’s under his name. He is a founding member of Spirit of The West, has played on over 50 album projects and has been in involved in 5 Juno award winning albums.