“Joy is a well-made object, equaled only by the joy of making it.” – Bill Reid, 1988 Bill Reid (1920-1998) was an acclaimed master goldsmith, carver, sculptor, writer, broadcaster, mentor, and community activist. He was born in Victoria, BC to a Haida mother and an American father with Scottish German roots. The Bill Reid Gallery …
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Vancouver: Bill Reid’s Monumental Sculpture
In Brief. When we think about Northwest Coast Art and Vancouver, we are naturally drawn to what is considered by many to be the most important (I think I earlier said “almost-iconic”) work of Haida artist Bill Reid. I’m not sure – and probably not enough of an expert in the study of this art …
Vancouver: Northwest Coast Art
Last October, after we had crossed Canada by train (The Canadian, highly recommended), Andrew and I spent the remaining weeks of our vacation in further explorations in Vancouver and, for a bit, in Victoria. Some of these activities (and the train trip) were captured in our several “digital postcards,” posted to the right here. The …
Crossing Canada by Train (3)
Day Three (Friday): The Canadian Rockies For anyone thinking about the cross-country journey on The Canadian, a primary consideration probably has to do with the Canadian Rockies. And that goes together with – hopefully – an opportunity to bring home some images (mental or, if travelling with a talented photographer, nice photographs that will keep …
August 12 is World Elephant Day
One Man’s Special Interest Each of us has one or another special interest, and I’m often teased because I have three (and they are all reflected in the posts in this personal blog). The “most special” (?) is my fascination with opera. Anyone who knows me quickly learns that my love of opera (and of …
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