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These paintings shown together reveal, individually and collectively; figuratively and literally; vulnerabilities and strengths In how women are viewed by self; juxtaposed with how they are viewed by others. The motivation behind the Coffee Girls is to reflect and celebrate the power, strength, complexity andbeauty of the feminine. The artist is constantly aware, in all phases of creation, that the simplicity of subject matter in these paintings is in stark contrast to their complicated spirit and evocative emotional response. The Coffee Girls are also fun and exciting to Cinda, and each girl takes on her own personality as she is being composed, decomposed, and painted.
Born in Hamilton, Montana in 1963, Cinda’s parents moved to Canada in the early 1970’s to pursue a better life for them and their 4 children. It worked. Cinda grew up on a ranch in Northern BC, north of Fort St. John. Upon leaving the north, she went to UVIC, obtaining a B.Ed and M.Ed. Cinda has worked in varied professions over the years; including, but not limited to; banking, teaching, and becoming a emergency medical responder entrepreneur. She has also enjoyed life in numerous geographies including Northern BC, Victoria, Korea, Seattle, Deep Cove; finally settling on Salt Spring Island in 2004. Living on Salt Spring and benefiting from the sense of community offered by the residents of this unique island has provided opportunity and energy for artistic growth.
Cinda occasionally dabbled in watercolour painting for personal pleasure as an amateur before picking up an oil brush in 2012. That change in medium led to the creation of the Coffee Girl paintings.
As an admirer of the cubist master Jean Metzinger’s works, she was inspired by his 1911 painting “Tea Time” tocreate a cubist/folk series of powerful, striking, self-confident women; all sharing the connection of a cup of coffee or tea.
Cinda submitted, for the first time, a painting into a juried show. She was honoured and delighted to have “Morning Addictions” accepted into the 2017 SSNAP Parallel Art show.
Cinda acknowledges the significant role that exposure to art in many homes, galleries and museums throughout her wanderings; community and afield; has made to her work. More importantly, however, has been the encouragement and commentary of friends and loved ones which has contributed to her growth as an artist. Many thanks go out to those individuals who showed kindnesses, provided insight, and supported the vulnerabilities and strengths of this artist as a whole.
The Salt Spring Island Basketry Guild was formed in 1997 by a group of interested basketmakers and collectors. Over the years the guild has invited instructors from all over the world to teach a variety of basketry techniques. This year the guild turns 20 and is celebrating with an exhibition of new work by its members at the Salt Spring Gallery of Fine Art from Oct 12-31, with an opening event on Friday, Oct 13 from 5-7pm. A retrospective of the SSI Basketry Guild's work will be in the library showcase for the month of October and the guild will be demonstrating basketry and teaching kids how to make baskets at the library on Saturday, Oct 21st from 10-3.
Still Chasing I - acrylic, water media, ochre, pastel on wood 9"x 12"
A celebration of 8 years of artful change with reverence to recently passed gallery member photographer Bob Rogers. Wine and Cheese reception Friday August 25, 5-7pm. Show continues daily 11-4 until Tuesday September 5th.
Thanks everyone for the great vibe during the opening. It was so great to see you!
Ceramic bowl by Kuno Egger
Paul R Bryans working on a new piece.
Susan Haigh's Rock Crab's Sunset coming alive.
"Sunset Sail to Prevost Island" by Lisa Lipsett
Susan Haigh
Orca in the Salish Sea
Hello Fellow Friends of the Orcas
As you’ve shown interest in our Orca Soundings project, we have exciting news to share – we’ve set a date for our Super Pod event!
Our Super Pod event is a creative effort to express the vulnerability of our Southern Resident Orcas; to create a lasting visual in people’s minds, one that we hope will inspire action.
On May 28th, our whales will join the last leg of the Walk 4 the Salish Sea, marching on the Westridge Kinder Morgan Terminal in Burnaby, and celebrating with the Walk 4 the Salish Sea folks at Westridge Park for the Fossil Fuel Freedom Fest.
To bring our vision of 2D and 3D orca props and puppets swimming through a sea of blue and green umbrellas to life, we need help! If you are willing to stand up for our Southern Resident Orcas please join us in Burnaby on May 28th. And bring your friends!
Here is our (tentative) itinerary for the day, acknowledging that we have people coming from Salt Spring, Victoria and Vancouver:
Please share this invite amongst your “pods” and pass along my contact information (jktoynbee@gmail.com) if anyone has any questions or is keen to get involved. We’ll have more details as we approach the date.
And a few pictures, to help you visualize and share in the excitement! More pictures and further details can be found here.
Jessie Toynbee
Pod-Coordinator!