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Sande Waters

acrylic, acrylic ink, oil, photography

bio
I received my BFA from Emily Carr University of Art + Design and my MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute, California. As a way to engage with my art community, I am volunteering as Assistant Curator at Lions Gate Hospital Foundation Healing Art Donation Program. Previously I was Vice President, Board of Directors at the Seymour Art Gallery, North Vancouver, BC and on the Board of Directors for the Contemporary Art Society of Vancouver as Chair, Artist Prize. My artwork has been shown and collected in Canada, USA, and Europe.

I live and work in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, as a guest on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw, Stó:l?, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.

artist statement

Embracing Chaos | The Art of Fluid Abstraction

Art has always been a reflection of our inner worlds, and for me, the journey into abstraction is deeply rooted in my fascination with chaos. Life often unfolds unpredictably, despite our meticulous planning, and I find beauty in this unpredictability. Through my colourful and fluid abstract paintings, I explore this theme, delving into the interplay between control and surrender.