“Bountiful Forest” & “Harmoniously Recycling Nature’s Gift”
Saturday, Oct. 14th – Sunday, November 19th 2023
Forest inspired works presented by Annabel Stanley, a natural fibre sculptor and Linda Lovisa, an award-winning landscape artist.
Hanging with a collection of pine needle baskets and gourds by Debbie Rouleau / White Owl Designs.
Future and Past Exhibitions, Art Shows Pictures - Annabel Stanley, Weaving Canadian Artist, Sculptor, Kelowna, BC
.The Circle of Life Annabel Stanley
September 4, 2021 to September 11, 2022
In the Gallery’s Rotary Courtyard Annabel Stanley explores the form of the circle, how it shapes our environment, and is reflected in the flora and fauna that surround us. This site-specific installation was inspired by her recent discovery of sacred geometry (which examines the intersection of math, architecture, and nature) in addition to the work of influential artist Alexander Liberman and his reflection on the circle.
Visitors will encounter various sculptures woven from natural fibres such as grasses, dogwood, alder, willow, moss, and grape vines – including an oversized bee skep that pays tribute to the humble bee which pollinates our food crops. The Circle of Life will feature subtle changes introduced throughout the year that reflect the cycle of the seasons.
Stanley sources her materials throughout the Okanagan Valley and from her vineyard in West Kelowna. She trained in Willow Sculpture with artist Julieann Worrall Hood in Wiltshire, England and has exhibited extensively in British Columbia and New Zealand.
About bee skeps
Skeps are round woven baskets which are placed open-end-down and have been used to house bees for some 2,000 years. Believed to have been first used in Ireland, they were initially made from wicker plastered with mud and dung, but after the Middle Ages, almost all were made of straw. In northern and western Europe, skeps were made of coils of grass or straw. There is no internal structure provided for the bees and the colony must produce its own honeycomb, which is attached to the inside of the skep.
Interactive Visitor Component
Visitors are invited to get hands-on in The Circle of Life. Yes, you can (gently) touch the art. Create your own installation by rearranging the sphere-shaped sculptures and seating within the courtyard.
Snap a photo of your layout, tag us @kelownaartgallery and then post it to social media using the hashtag: #movethespheres
September 4, 2021 to September 11, 2022
In the Gallery’s Rotary Courtyard Annabel Stanley explores the form of the circle, how it shapes our environment, and is reflected in the flora and fauna that surround us. This site-specific installation was inspired by her recent discovery of sacred geometry (which examines the intersection of math, architecture, and nature) in addition to the work of influential artist Alexander Liberman and his reflection on the circle.
Visitors will encounter various sculptures woven from natural fibres such as grasses, dogwood, alder, willow, moss, and grape vines – including an oversized bee skep that pays tribute to the humble bee which pollinates our food crops. The Circle of Life will feature subtle changes introduced throughout the year that reflect the cycle of the seasons.
Stanley sources her materials throughout the Okanagan Valley and from her vineyard in West Kelowna. She trained in Willow Sculpture with artist Julieann Worrall Hood in Wiltshire, England and has exhibited extensively in British Columbia and New Zealand.
About bee skeps
Skeps are round woven baskets which are placed open-end-down and have been used to house bees for some 2,000 years. Believed to have been first used in Ireland, they were initially made from wicker plastered with mud and dung, but after the Middle Ages, almost all were made of straw. In northern and western Europe, skeps were made of coils of grass or straw. There is no internal structure provided for the bees and the colony must produce its own honeycomb, which is attached to the inside of the skep.
Interactive Visitor Component
Visitors are invited to get hands-on in The Circle of Life. Yes, you can (gently) touch the art. Create your own installation by rearranging the sphere-shaped sculptures and seating within the courtyard.
Snap a photo of your layout, tag us @kelownaartgallery and then post it to social media using the hashtag: #movethespheres
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"Welcome to Canada"
Sculpture by Annabel Stanley at the Okanagan Lavender and Herb Farm, Kelowna, British Columbia
This sculpture has been commissioned by Economusée and has been installed at the Okanagan Lavender and Herb Farm , Kelowna.
The unveiling was on the 19th August 2017.
The unveiling was on the 19th August 2017.
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Canada Celebrates 150 years of Confederation in 2017 and this Annabel Stanley sculpture represents a country of people from all over the world ( Sphere) built upon the shoulders of the more ancient indigenous people (Tipi). We celebrate all the people of this country and welcome those who are seeking asylum from the countries they have had to flee. There are 13 figures to represent these asylum seekers which are also the numbers of the 10 provinces and 3 territories of Canada. Directions:
4380 Takla Road Kelowna, British Columbia V1W 3C4 Open daily May 1st to October 7th. 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday Oct 10th to Dec 16th. 11am to 5pm |
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Exhibition at the Moon Art Gallery, West Kelowna, 09 Nov 2017
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Festival of lights
6pm to 8:30 pm Lamp shades by artists Annabel Stanley and Linda Lovisa
Directions:
New Moon Gallery #3, 1726 Byland West Kelowna, BC |
Artist Annabel Stanley - Past Exhibitions, Art shows
Exhibition at the West Kelowna Yacht Club. Sept 30th and Oct1st 2017
I was presenting and working on sculpture, baskets, quails etc made of natural fibres such as willow, dogwood, vines and more
For Culture Days 2017 website click here
For Culture Days 2017 website click here
Exhibition at the Peachland Art Gallery in 2017
Click on the images to zoom in.
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Exhibition at the RCA. Kelowna in 2009
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The Kelowna Art Gallery commissioned Kelowna based artist Lynden Beesley to create an outdoor courtyard space. She paid tribute to the Medieval herb/physic garden, using raised beds arranged symmetrically around the centre of the space in which a sculptural water feature is positioned. Beesley made seating benches under arbors custom woven from Willow, Dogwood and vine canes by local artist Annabel Stanley |
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