Bob Araki, Claire Babcock and Margaret Thoma: The Trailblazers

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Bob Araki, Claire Babcock and Margaret Thoma, "The Trailblazers," 2019

Opening Reception: Tuesday, January 29, 6–8 p.m.

Meet the Artists: Saturday, February 2, 2–3 p.m.

The Ferry Building Gallery is pleased to present The Trailblazers, a mixed media exhibition that showcases artwork by three North Shore-based artists, Bob Araki, Claire Babcock and Margaret Thoma.

Bob Araki was born in Tokyo in 1937, and, after a ski trip to Whistler in 1985, decided he wanted to live and paint in Canada. He finds his inspiration in the landscapes and wildlife of the Maplewood Flats Conservation Area in North Vancouver and depicting the diverse beauty of all four seasons. Bob is a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and continues to exhibit his work around the Lower Mainland.

Claire Babcock graduated from the Vancouver School of Art and then went on to further her studies at the Central School of Art in London, England. She has taught art programs at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Capilano University, Vancouver Community College and the University of British Columbia. Her work has been exhibited with the Women’s InterArt Co-op as well as other places within BC.

Margaret Thoma was born in Vancouver, into a family of second-generation artists. She was inspired by her parents to paint and draw at a very early age and encouraged to pursue art as a career. She attended the Vancouver School of Art in their four-year Fine Arts program. Margaret paints to express her personal perspective on our landscape and still-lifes of her own jugs and vases filled with her favourite flowers and fruit. Her works show in exhibitions and festivals around Vancouver and beyond.