Artist Interviews
Artist Anne-Marie Zanetti
I am probably what you would describe as obsessively committed to, and passionate about my art; painting for me is an incredibly peaceful and meditative way to spend my time. I really enjoy challenging myself in all areas of my work to gain better skills and appreciation. My hope is always to create paintings that captures the wonder and fascination I experience throughout the world.
Artist Amnon David Ar
4th Edition 3rd Place Winner Amnon David Ar interviews with Boynes Emerging Artist Award Founder Chantal Boynes.
Artist Kuruma Reid
4th Edition 2nd Place Winner Kuruma Reid interviews with Boynes Emerging Artist Award Founder Chantal Boynes.
Photographer Younes Mohammad
4th Edition 1st Place Winner Younes Mohammad interviews with Founder Chantal Boynes on his work, journey and more.
Artist Phillip Gagnon
I’ve always drawn. Since a child in Grande Anse, New Brunswick I’ve had a pencil in hand. When I moved to British Columbia at 7 years my teacher sent with me a box of paper, crayons, pencils and watercolours telling my grandparents to encourage me to keep drawing
Kriss Munsya
My first camera was my father’s. He gave it to me as a teenager. It wasn’t until later in life that I appreciated this gift for what it was: a way to make sense of my surroundings. Photography makes the existence of what’s represented in the images undeniable.
Artist Samuel Wilson
“Let your creative drive move you forward. If you aren't excited about what you're working on there is no point in doing it. That's why we are artists, to create things that inspire us. Also decide what you want from your art.”
Artist Barbara Hack
“Perfection does not exist… only progress. Nothing perfect will ever come about. When painting, I strive to complete my best work that I can at that moment in time; all the same, I have to know and remember that my options do not include perfection. “
Artist Nikita Budkov
Nikita Budkov is a Russian born figurative painter who studied at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art. Budkov earned a place as a Finalist in the 3rd Edition of the Boynes Emerging Artist Award.
Artist Roman Orellana
“When I look at the skill level of other artists like Joel Rea, Salvador Dali, Guillermo Lorca Garcia, Robin Eley, and Steve Chmilar it is very inspiring. Also, the excessive amount of work behind a painting inspires me in a big way”
Artist Claire McCall
“I am drawn to everyday scenes that depict everyday life. I have spent many years at the beach with my family and I do love to paint light-filled images of figures playing in the shallows but I believe anything can be a good subject if the light is right.”
Artist Fionna Madigan
“I am interested in the geometry, subtle colour shifts and the sensed experience of being in, and of, the natural world. I like to work on a reasonably large scale so that I have an experience of my body being in relationship to the environment and to the painting.”
Photographer Keith Wilson
“I think I am driven, maybe, more than inspired. By the tightening of the world around the very people who labor to keep it alive. Directly: I am interested in anti-racist, anti-imperialist work, and I'm interested in finding wonder, still.” - Keith Wilson
Artist Richard Barnett
“I also felt a crying need to say something about what was happening in my country, and my paintings became my voice. As one year became two, and now four, my fascination with crowds and groups continues, but not all crowds are the same and I am exploring that as well - Richard Barnett
Artist Tom Ferson
“I’ve trained myself to find inspiration anywhere. I could be inspired by the colours in a flower, the mood of a song, a frame from a comic, a scene from a 70’s pulp horror film, or even time spent in bed with a lover. A walk down the street will reveal inspiration just as much as sitting with myself in silence might.” - Tom Ferson
Artist Jennifer Globush
“Jennifer Globush has spent most of her life amongst landscapes of industrial gold mining within the boreal forests of Canada. She has an intimate appreciation and love of the people, the abstract landscapes and unique yet everyday objects that result from living in the remote north.” - Jennifer Globush
Photographer Samantha Schwann
“My work is inspired by the need to protect our oceans, as it contributes so significantly to our food, fresh oxygen, water, and global economy. Scientists urge for 30% of our oceans be protected by 2030 in order to absorb the demands of current global population, yet less than 6% is currently preserved. I hope to bring the topic of ocean conservation to an expanded audience” - Samantha Schwann
Photographer Kathy Servian
“I’ve found that in every creative pursuit be it fashion, writing, photography, or art of any kind it's essential to trust yourself and make work that comes naturally to you. It’s easy to get caught up in the ‘noise’ around creativity particularly now with social media.” - Kathy Servian
Artist Annie Murphy-Robinson
“My work is about memories: real and not real, truths and lies- fluid and changing. Through embedding layers of charcoal, memories are redefined, refracted and reclaimed. My work is about my own experiences re-imagined through imagery of my children.” - Annie Murphy-Robinson
Artist Megan Seiter
“There’s no doubt that I’m a perfectionist, but I’ve learned that perfection is subjective. I can look at one of my drawings and find ten flaws, and someone else can look at it and think that it’s perfect.” - Megan Seiter