Category Archives: art

The Rose Garden

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Katherine

A rose – The Gardens on Anderton

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Dungeness Crab

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Katherine

Dungeness Crab statue in Maffeo Sutton Park The 3.9 meter by 3.0 meter crab was carved from a single red cedar tree, using a chain saw and power tools. After being coated with fiberglass, it was sanded to bring out … Continue reading →

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Frank Ney

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Katherine

Admiral of the Fleet Frank Ney was the mayor of Nanaimo from 1967-1984 and 1986-1990. He was known for his outgoing personality, and his habit of attending civic events dressed up like a pirate. He had a central role in … Continue reading →

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Sayward – The outhouses

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Katherine

The outhouses of Sayward – artistic , but not functional… [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.296998697090515.1073742116.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Pipeline graffiti

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Katherine

Graffiti on the Puntledge penstock pipeline

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Totem Pole – K’omoks First Nation

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Katherine

K’omoks First Nation totem pole outside I-Hos Gallery

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The Last Alarm

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Katherine

Located on the BC Legislature lawns, The Last Alarm commemorates firefighters who were lost in the line of duty.

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Classic Victoria – Ogden Point Breakwater

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Katherine

Ogden Point breakwater

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Accidental artistry – Flowers Under Glass

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Katherine

Flowers Under Glass – accidental artistry at the Courtney Air Park

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The talking table

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Katherine

If you take a hike on the lower pedestrian trail at Nymph Falls Park you’ll see this picnic table carved by Kevin Lewis.  

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