Ken Faulks: Land, Sea and Sky

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Ken Faulks, "Land, Sea and Sky," 2018

Join us for the opening reception with Artist in Residence painting demonstrations Saturday October 20, 1- 4pm and Sunday October 21, 2 - 4pm.

Annual Victoria Gallery Walk Saturday October 20 10-5:30 & Sunday October 21 12-5pm

Sensational Victoria based artist Ken Faulks unveils his much anticipated collection of new paintings at West End Gallery. Employing the methods and media popular with the Group of Seven, oil paint on small wood panels, Ken takes to painting outside, “en plein air”, like no other artist finding it both challenging and tremendously satisfying. Back in the studio he expertly renders these smaller “plein air” paintings into impressive larger works on panel. Lush brushstrokes, a bold palette and a keen compositional sense have become synonymous with his style. Grand skies, log strewn beaches and other familiar landscapes from around southern Vancouver Island have delighted and excited both new and established collectors.

Artist’s Statement

Whether working en plein air or in the studio, I feel the reference I'm working from is only the starting point in the process of making a painting. Yes, my work is representational but it has a definite abstract quality both in the compositions and in the application of the paint. And it is that abstractness of paint that really excites me; I love what a brushstroke or a ‘blob’ of paint can do. I love how so much can be said with just paint because, for me, the paint itself is really the subject and I want it to be interesting enough to engage the viewer, over and over again. - Ken Faulks

One of Victoria’s much loved art events, the Annual Victoria Gallery Walk, established in 1998 takes place at Alcheringa Gallery, Madrona Gallery, University of Victoria Legacy Art Gallery and West End Gallery on Saturday October 20 from 10am-5:30pm and Sunday October 21 between 12-5pm.