Art on Galiano

Famous KUNAMOKST Mural Mosaic on Galiano Island!

The Kunamokst Mural is an incredible mural, designed and orchestrated by the artists of Mural Mosaic: Lewis Lavoie, Phil Alain and Paul Lavoie.

Visit an interractive view of the mural at www.muralmosaic.com/kunamokst.html
To find out more about Galiano's mural artists, visit www.kunamokstmural.com. Visit the website to purchase a limited edition of this beautiful painting, or an interractive "make-your-own-mural" book.

Beginnings: The Mural was initiated by Conny Nordin of the Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa, and Kenna Fair, an artist on the Island. “Kunamokst”- Coastal Inspirations Mural Mosaic combines artists as young as 16 years old to artists over 90 years old.


Artists: Almost 200 artists from various regions along the coast, from Mexico to British Columbia: internationally renowned artists, French Canadian artists, Galiano artists like Tish Saunders, Keith Holmes. Kenna Fair; First Nations artists like critically acclaimed Roy Henry Vickers and April White, and iconic Canadian artist Robert Bateman. Many of the 190 artists have been featured on the world stage as well. Special guest artists include California world renowned whale muralist Wyland and California muralist Judy Baca.


Galiano Island: For the next few years, the mural will be enjoyed by visitors and residents alike, in its host location of the  architecturally stunning Galiano Inn, created by owner, Mel Gibb.
  

Kunamokst, Chinook jargon for "Together", represents the best of West Coast artists ... within the magic of Mural Mosaic.


The Artists of Kunamokst

The Inn has become a "living" Art Gallery, with many of the Mural artists showcasing their own ongoing works in the public areas of the resort. We have recently sold several A J Bell paintings, a large "carved" painting by Kenna Fair, brilliantly hued collection by Penny Prior, as well as pieces by other Kunamokst artists. Come Visit our "Gallery", currently showcasing the following Kunamokst artists, whose work is for sale in the Inn:

  • Lea Mabberley
  • Tish Saunders
  • Janice Prevedoros
  • Francine Renaud
  • Penny Prior
  • Annette Shaw
  • Keith Holmes
  • Larry Foden
  • Sandra Dolph
  • Marcia DeVicque
     

 

Art that is Wearable... Beautiful "Silver Moon" Jewelry exclusive to the Inn

How better to enjoy your art collection than to wear it?
The Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa is proud to showcase the beautiful jewelry from Silver Moon Jewelry.

Creator Sydney Massie has traveled extensively and chosen selected pieces of wearable art as well as designed pieces with the rich colours of the earth, sea and sky: turquoise pieces, onyx and crystal entwined, asymmetrical designs, silver in intricate designs, unusual stones and colours like yellow turquoise...
All combine to create beautiful designs unique to the Galiano Inn....and unique to you.


Galiano Island sunriseArt in Images
 

Photography by Freyja Barnwell is represented on beautiful gift cards, soon to be available at the Inn. The image on the right is our dock in the early morning sun's light reflecting on the silver pier.

Other images of flowers in our Flores del Iris Gardens, and the natural beauty surrounding us on Galiano Island, from the beach rocks, tafoni rock formations and the special light that infuses everything here: Freyja has captured it.

Images are also available by Tara Gill, Henny Schnarre and Brenna Morreau.


Art in Glass

Marcia De Vicque is an artist internationally renowned for her incredible warm glass works, encompassing fusion, casting, carving and painting techniques. In 2004 she established a studio and gallery on Galiano from which she creates rich and vivid work encompassing functional artwork for the home as well as gallery installation pieces.

The lobby and entrance way of the Inn and each Oceanfront Spa Suite is graced with one of her flowing glass creations, presented on a light–flooded plinth.

Marcia De Vicque on her vision:  “My glassworks draw together my changing life with the constancy of the seasons. The colours and forms of my heart reflect my connection to the natural order - forever seeking the harmony found in the blending of light and colour. For the last 6 years I have worked almost exclusively with kiln fired warm glass, fusing, slumping and casting the glass. Pieces are fired numerous times to achieve the desired effect. Each time I crack open the kiln I teeter on that wonderful abyss between fear and excitement – only different by one word,” Oh No!” or” Oh Boy!” - Marcia De Vicque

Art in Photographs

Tara Gill’s photographic work has garnered international awards and recognition; Tara currently divides her time between Galiano Island and San Francisco Bay.

Nature provides the constancy and simplicity of pattern and form in the natural world. Tara’s recognition of nature’s wise and immutable orderliness informs and shapes her view of the world she inhabits. Galiano Island inspired Tara to become an artist and provided a safe and nurturing place in which to incubate her vision. Nature’s artistry, discovered here, pervades her work. The images she captures pay homage to her intimate connection with the natural world and the rural way of life.

Each Spa Suite at the Inn has a selection of fine art photography by this internationally known photographer, capturing the artist’s interpretations of the mood of the Galiano Inn and Spa: serenity, spa, renewal, energy, nature.

Art in Music

Brad Prevedoros plays with the passion of candlelight. His solo guitar technique and understated execution conjure-up magic. His recordings showcase his unique melding of jazz, Celtic-folk, pop, and classical influences.

Prevedoros plays with intense abandon. Crystal-like, single note phrases pour from his fingers in an endless outpouring of improvisation. You can hear Charlie Byrd, Django Reinhardt and Miles Davis in his playing, and Bill Evans' intense lyricism and sophisticated harmonic conceptions too. From Bach to Paco De Lucia and The Gypsy Kings, Prevedoros has assimilated his influences into a singular sound. It's a sound that has won fans from Galiano Island to Cabra, Spain, the B.C. Island's twinned city.

A favourite on the B.C. club and concert scene, Brad's solo performances have drawn raves from audiences around the world.


Art of Fine Living

The incorporation of the works of these fine artists into the experience of the Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa allows guests to see how beautiful works of skill and imagination can raise every day living to an art form - allowing them to picture how they might elevate their own homes and lives.

At our guests’ request, we have made these pieces of art available for sale – a little piece of Island magic to take away with you, or to enjoy here if you have vacation home ownership at the Inn.