CELIA CARL ANDERSON

Lives in Alaska/Oregon, USA

“Being a figurative artist, I use the human form and other subjects to engage the viewer to feel, to question and to enter the world of the subject. I am interested in exploring the inner landscape of the people I paint and to expose a possible story, one in which we can see something of ourselves or our own situations.”

With advanced degrees in Fine Arts, Anderson previously served as a University Professor before retiring. Anderson’s artistic contributions have been recognized and her work can be found in permanent collections of various Museums throughout Alaska, as well as in state and municipal collections in both Alaska and Oregon.

Tom Ashbourne, a renowned Canadian sculptor, specializes in the art of stone carving, harnessing its inherent energy and colors to craft exquisite contemporary abstract sculptures. Through his creations, Tom conveys profound meaning, employing form and energy as his communicative tools. His distinctive style is characterized by sinuous curves, tactile textures, and a captivating interplay between positive and negative space.

Tom’s sculptures eloquently speak through their shapes, forms, and textures, incorporating universal artistic elements that resonate with viewers. He skillfully enhances the sculptures’ visual impact by highlighting the diverse and vibrant hues naturally found within the stones. Moreover, Tom unveils the inner essence of the stone, gently evoking emotional responses in those who experience his work.

Tom has showcased his artwork in notable exhibitions in recent years. In 2023 and 2021, he participated in the Florence Biennale held at Fortezza de Basso in Italy. Additionally, in 2023 and 2022, his artwork was featured in the “Breath. Heart. Spirit” exhibition organized by the Ontario Society of Artists (OSA) at the Lt. Governor’s office in Ontario, Canada. Tom also contributed to the 54th Open International Juried Exhibition organized by the Society of Canadian Artists (SCA) in 2022. In 2021, his work was displayed at the London Biennale held at the Old Chelsea Town Hall. Furthermore, Tom held a solo show titled “County Artist, County Art” at the John Parrott Gallery in Ontario in 2022.

Tom Ashbourne’s natural talent and outstanding work means that he is the only artist currently an elected member in all three of Canada’s top professional art associations: Sculptors Society of Canada (SSC), Society of Canadian Artists (SCA) and Ontario Society of Artists (OSA).