Corrinne Wolcoski
Corrinne Wolcoski is presenting four of her new works in a special sneak peak in her studio during this year’s Eastside Culture Crawl, November 16-19. The exhibit features paintings inspired by the week Wolcoski spent this August in Rivers Inlet on BC’s central coast, also known as the Great Bear Rainforest.
Wolcoski travelled to Rivers Inlet by float plane after connecting with the Nature Conservancy of Canada, a non-profit organization that has conserved 1,130-acres of ecologically sensitive land in the inlet.
“As one of the most beautiful places on the coastline, it was not difficult to find myself incredibly inspired and excited to start painting as soon as I returned from the trip,” said Wolcoski. “To enjoy the very landscape the Nature Conservancy of Canada protects, and to contribute to its preservation gives me an overwhelming sense of happiness. My personal goal is to contribute and help protect one acre/year.”
Wolcoski spent long days on the water, collecting a wealth of material from which she could produce an entire exhibition of work. The complete exhibition of 12-14 large format canvas paintings will be showcased in February 2018 at the Madrona Gallery in Victoria.
“My art shows the beauty of these lands and I hope to bring an awareness to the public about its fragile state and the importance of protecting it for the future,” said Wolcoski. “Each painting illustrates an area in Rivers Inlet where the Nature Conservancy of Canada has enabled a lot of resources to help protect. By visiting, painting and also contributing to its future preservation, asan artist, I want to make a difference and leave the place better than when I found it. I want to share what I see with others.”
Wolcoski is raising funds to support the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Contributions can be made online at https://fundraising.natureconservancy.ca/campaigns/42bse.
At the preview showing during the Eastside Culture Crawl at her studio in Vancouver, Wolcoski will present an Artist Talk about the process. She will share the stage with the Nature Conservancy of Canada as they also present informative talks about the Rivers Inlet area.
For more information about the Eastside Culture Crawl, visit www.culturecrawl.ca/events.
Source: Corrinne Wolcoski