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Shared Wonders: Timeless Exploration

  • Wednesday, March 08, 2023
  • Sunday, April 02, 2023
  • 4:00 PM
  • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.

'Ambrosia'

Douglas Krieger


'Unforgettable'

Neda Shojaei



'Ginko Strata'

Linda Suffidy

Contemplating the enormity of life & existence can lead us to a place of wonder & even peace. Artists Douglas Krieger, Neda Shojaei & Linda Suffidy explore universal themes of creation, time & connection through diverse media & distinct styles.

Douglas Krieger merges traditional carving methods & modern design technologies to create one-of-a-kind wooden works of art. Inspired by the concept of sacred geometry, Krieger's work expresses the innate beauty of shapes, patterns & textures. Through contemplating these  elements crafted in fine woods, Krieger strives to create an experience that connects viewers to the present & a reconnection with our natural environment.

Neda Shojaei combines her passions for calligraphy, painting & colour to create energetic & poetic artwork. A certified calligrapher, Shojaei takes traditional Persian calligraphy in bold directions. Empowering words & phrases are transformed by abstracting letterforms & layering gestural brushstrokes with bold swaths of colour & texture. While still recognizable, these words of inspiration transcend language to become lyrical expressions of hope, connection & beauty.

Linda Suffidy creates graceful & striking artwork that is part painting & part sculpture. Exploring the longevity of nature as a metaphor for time, Suffidy carves intricate clusters of ginko, fern & magnolia into board, creating a dimensional surface for painting. These plants exist in similar forms to their ancient ancestors, presented in these works as timeless icons: simultaneously ancient fossils, contemporary objects & artifacts for the future - demonstrating that given a chance, nature will ultimately survive.

Virtual Artists Talk

Watch an engaging & inspiring conversation with the artists as they share insights into their artistic processes, inspirations & take a tour of the exhibition.


West Vancouver Community Arts Council
Located at
The Silk Purse Arts Centre
1570 Argyle Avenue
West Vancouver, BC  V7V 1A1

Phone: 604-925-7292

E-mail: westvanartscouncil@shaw.ca

Silk Purse Gallery & Art Box Shop Hours:

Wed. - Fri. from 12 - 4 pm, Sat. - Sun. from 12 - 4 pm


The West Vancouver Community Arts Council acknowledges that the lands on which we gather are the traditional ancestral and unceded territories of the the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation. It is our privilege to celebrate arts and culture alongside them.


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