Glen Henderson   Glen Henderson is a Port Alberni wildlife wood carver and stone sculptor.  Born in 1961 and raised in Flin Flon, Manitoba, he learned to appreciate nature while growing up surrounded by the beauty of the Precambrian Shield.  His father is credited with teaching him patience and taking great pride in workmanship.  These two traits are apparent when studying one of Glen’s carvings or sculptures.   Glen’s pieces reflect his love...

My formal art training began with pottery and functional vessels so the move to sculpture seemed to be a natural evolution. Permanent materials such as clay, stone and bronze have always been a part of my pallet; the figure is a subject that I have rendered many ways incorporating variations of these materials. Learning the language of form and function and juxtaposing it with a play of positive and negative shapes is a constant exploration in...

It took four years at the Alberta College of Art (Calgary) to realize that commercial art was not my calling. For the next few years, focusing on my family became my priority. In recent years, I have discovered stained glass, wood, clay and photography, loving each medium. Waiting “Waiting”...

Craig Benson celebrates and honours the creatures on this planet with his work, particularly those of the Pacific Northwest. He was born in Vancouver and moved to Victoria, British Columbia in 1987. Carving began as a hobby for Craig, while he was pursuing an education in environmental studies. His career in wildlife management and habitat protection kept him close to his artistic subjects, and helped develop his appreciation of life’s...