Karel Doruyter

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Karel Doruyter, "Pillars of Heaven, nd

acrylic on canvas, 24" x 36"

Opening Reception Saturday, September 16, 1-4pm

Artist will be in attendance

Karel Doruyter was born in 1942 in Rotterdam, Holland. He emigrated to Quesnel, BC with his family when he was 11 years old. Working in marine design for a number of years allowed him to explore the BC coast, which influenced his subject matter and style. Doruyter currently lives in Penticton, BC.

"Through my travels I have always been drawn to isolated places. In the past these were physical geographical parts of the world I have experienced. Now I find myself going inward, areas of spiritual and emotional isolation that I find disturbing and fascinating. I find recording the former on board or canvas much easier than the latter, but that only adds to the attraction."

This exhibition will feature over a dozen new works, including the largest painting ever executed by this master artist at 5 x 15 feet!