Web Gallery

Still Life

Welcome to Metchosin ArtPod's  ONLINE GALLERY for the juried show... 

STILL life:

art to seize the moment

STILL life: art to seize the moment celebrates how art can capture life, evoking the power and poignancy of what it means to be STILL.

The juror for this show is T.B.A Check out their work: on Instagram:  or Website: 

The web gallery is where you can vote for your favourite piece in the show. At the end of the show's run, votes are tallied and a People's Choice Award is presented to the deserving winner!

This show also exists in real life in Metchosin, BC, Canada, at Metchosin ArtPod. We highly encourage you to come see it  in person during its run from January 31st 2025- March 30th 2025. People are always happy to have seen the show in person; it is quite a different experience from seeing it on-line.

**Note that ArtPod is open from 11am-4pm  from Fri-Sun.**

We welcome everyone to our  Opening Celebration on SATURDAY 1 February between 2-4. Meet our juror, and hear how he chose the works featured in this show,  listen to accepted artists in attendance speak about their works and process, and celebrate the 3 Juror's Choice Winners!

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Enjoy the show!

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Nice Tits #1: Bushtit
Nice Tits #1: Bushtit
Angela Menzies
CA$150.00


Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 1.5
Inspiration:: Tits are known to be intelligent, active and noisy little birds. They never stop moving… foraging for seeds amongst leaves, probing trees for bugs, and gaily hopping about. A natural subject for a show about stillness? Perhaps. It does beg the question though, how fleeting can a moment of stillness be?
Materials and Process:: acrylic on cradled panel
Detail View
Nice Tits #2: Tufted Titmouse
Nice Tits #2: Tufted Titmouse
Angela Menzies
CA$150.00


Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 1.5
Inspiration:: Tits are known to be intelligent, active and noisy little birds. They never stop moving… foraging for seeds amongst leaves, probing trees for bugs, and gaily hopping about. A natural subject for a show about stillness? Perhaps. It does beg the question though, how fleeting can a moment of stillness be?
Materials and Process:: acrylic on cradled panel
Detail View
Nice Tits #3: Long Tailed Tit
Nice Tits #3: Long Tailed Tit
Angela Menzies
CA$150.00


Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 1.5
Inspiration:: Tits are known to be intelligent, active and noisy little birds. They never stop moving… foraging for seeds amongst leaves, probing trees for bugs, and gaily hopping about. A natural subject for a show about stillness? Perhaps. It does beg the question though, how fleeting can a moment of stillness be?
Materials and Process:: acrylic on cradled panel
Detail View
Foggy Morning
Foggy Morning
Penny Woodworth
CA$500.00


Dimensions: 12 x 10 x 1
Inspiration:: Walking along the shoreline in the early morning
Materials and Process:: Pan pastel and pastel pencil on Pastelmat
Custom Value Q: No music
Detail View
Tranquility
Tranquility
Patti M West
CA$1,000.00


Dimensions: 24 x 30 x 1.5
Inspiration:: In the "golden hour" I sat on a rock overlooking the ocean. The air was still, there was no sound of the waves, even the birds were quiet. I felt the quiet of the tiny retreat I had discovered right in the city.
Materials and Process:: Acrylic on stretched canvas working from photos taken at Sax Point Park, Victoria
Custom Value Q: In the secret by Chris Tomlin
Detail View
Ancient of Days
Ancient of Days
Patti M West
CA$280.00


Dimensions: 20 x 10 x 1.5
Inspiration:: Hiking high in the mountains where the green forest was moving like a turbulent sea. I was struck by the silent stillness of these ancient, stark white, bare trees. standing perfectly still and silent.
Materials and Process:: Acrylic on stretched canvas working from photos on Mt Washington.
Custom Value Q: Ancient of Days by City Alight
Detail View
In My Room
In My Room
Kim Money
CA$50.00


Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 1.5
Inspiration:: This is the stilllife you leave behind you in a dark room that you have left and a plant you haven't noticed in days that is silently dying.
Materials and Process:: Acrylic and mixed media on cradled panel
Custom Value Q: Hello Walls
Detail View
Nature's Muse
Nature's Muse
Anjolene Rose
CA$350.00


Dimensions: 16 x 12
Inspiration:: In my piece Nature's Muse, I seek to reveal the enchanting artistry of nature that unfolds in stillness and presence. Away from the noise and busyness of society, and immersed in the natural world around us, stillness allows us to notice the slow, subtle beauty and the interplay between our inner and outer landscapes. In this scene, the subject sits contentedly by a pond as the sunlight and foliage cast an intricate shadow on her back, transforming the human form into both canvas and muse.
Materials and Process:: Acrylic on canvas
Custom Value Q: 'Walden Pond' by Atta Boy
Detail View
Anne Deserves Roses
Anne Deserves Roses
Phyllis Schwartz And Cathy Kool
CA$500.00


Dimensions: 40 x 20 x 27
Inspiration:: Inspired by exploring body casting and the human figure in still life, Anne took a challenging pose and looked graceful. Her seated abstract and fragmented human figure combines earthy and industrial elements, crafted with an organic skin texture. Behind the figure is a tapestry severed from the seat cushion, showcasing women's handiwork that is getting a new life—an impressive display of beauty behind the scenes. This is a collaborative project/submission.
Materials and Process:: Ceramics, wire, vintage chair
Custom Value Q: Sound of Silence
Detail View
The Original
The Original
Phyllis Schwartz And Cathy Kool
CA$500.00


Dimensions: 33 x 19 x 22
Inspiration:: Inspired by the exploration of body casting and the human figure in still life, the sculpture embodies the idea that each part contributes to the whole. The spirit of this ceramic assemblage is captured in a deep red rose, cleaved from ceramic materials, contributing to a narrative that transcends the mere representation of objects. Bound to the chair's leg are a hand and forearm, tethered by a dark aging wire, which evokes unseen connections and deep emotional bonds interwoven with the story.
Materials and Process:: Ceramics, wire, vintage chair
Custom Value Q: Sound of Silence
Detail View
Enduring
Enduring
Anita Doornekamp
CA$500.00


Dimensions: 18 x 14 x 1.5
Inspiration:: Flowers inspire, providing symbolism and hope that life is STILL (and always) worth celebrating. Sunflowers are the Ukranian symbol for resilience, survival and hope, STILL persisting in spite of devastation. Lantern plants thrive in my garden, despite no effort on my part, quietly growing, until pow! the orange lanterns shout, “We're STILL here, doing life.” The ferns anchor flowers in primitive plant life, STILL living on Earth, purifying air, filling in gaps in forest floors, and gardens.
Materials and Process:: Encaustic painting on cradle board
Custom Value Q: I Am Not Okay by Jelly Roll
Detail View
Anchored
Anchored
Mara Szyp
CA$1,250.00


Dimensions: 30 x 24 x 1.5
Inspiration:: This painting captures a moment of stillness, where life’s rush halts, and uncertainty takes over. It reflects the universal experience of questioning our own beliefs and realizing those on the other side may feel the same. In a world weighed down by struggles, even the strongest feel disoriented. Through layered textures and movement, this piece explores the tension between up, down, and the middle ground. It is a call for kindness, urging empathy and understanding amidst differing perspectives
Materials and Process:: oil on canvas
Custom Value Q: YaYaYa by RY X
Detail View
View from Point No Point - Cabin 14
View from Point No Point - Cabin 14
Sheryl Parsons BFA
CA$700.00


Dimensions: 36 x 30 x 1.5
Inspiration:: This painting is about that golden moment right before sunset, when the rays come sideways and paint everything with that warm orange glow. This altered state colour and light spellbinds me as I sit still and watch as the sun goes down.
Materials and Process:: Water-soluble oil on canvas
Custom Value Q: /////
Detail View
Quiet Morning in the Forest
Quiet Morning in the Forest
Margo Farr
CA$115.00


Dimensions: 7 x 8 x 4
Inspiration:: I always love quiet morning walks in the forest. It is my most still and meditative time of day as I reflect on the birds, earth beneath my feet, stunning vegetation, and the peacefulness that surrounds me. The small book format offers a showcase of stillness, suggesting both containment and expansiveness.
Materials and Process:: Outer covers of book: Wet-felted fleece, small weeping willow branches, stitching. Inside book: cyanotype ecoprinting on cotton fabric, mat board, das clay, heritage elm branches.
Custom Value Q: Acadian Forest Morning by Andersmalm (on Soundcloud - Wild Earth Voices)
Detail View
Passing Currents - a plein air painting
Passing Currents - a plein air painting
Hugh Partridge
CA$285.00


Dimensions: 9 x 12
Inspiration:: Painted on location at Esquimalt Lagoon, inspiration behind this painting came from the relative calm of all creatures and things in this subject, aside from the gentle tidal flows which gave life and harmony to this majestic coastal landscape. As the artist, I was in sync with the cormorant perched on his piling, as we both took in the serenity of the moment.
Materials and Process:: watercolor on paper
Detail View
One Dozen
One Dozen
Karen Whyte
CA$150.00
Juror's Choice Award

Dimensions: 24 x 12 x 1
Inspiration:: The title is a literal description of the subject. Sort of. The painting is a study of shape and colour. It explores the balance found in working with secondary colours and soothing oval shapes. Eggs sit quietly in a round bowl, all the while reminding us of the potential for life they represent.
Materials and Process:: acrylic paint on canvas
Custom Value Q: Graceland by Paul Simon
Detail View
Five Apples
Five Apples
Karen Whyte
CA$150.00


Dimensions: 12 x 36 x 1
Inspiration:: Secondary colours green, purple, and orange create stillness on the canvas while the apples hold the promise of life in their seeds.
Materials and Process:: acrylic paint on canvas
Custom Value Q: Graceland by Paul Simon
Detail View
Shooting Hoops - Tuktoyaktuk
Shooting Hoops - Tuktoyaktuk
Seth Berkowitz
CA$2,250.00


Dimensions: 30 x 30
Inspiration:: An August day in Tuktoyaktuk, on the Arctic Ocean. I noticed a boy shooting hoops on a warm day after having dropped his bike by the side of the court.
Materials and Process:: Photo captured to film, then scanned and giclee printed.
Detail View
A Relaxed Cat
A Relaxed Cat
Nell Gadd
CA$350.00


Dimensions: 14 x 11 x 0.5
Inspiration:: My two cats are the muses that inspire me every day. The sense of utter relaxation that could change into abrupt movement in any second is what attracted me to do this piece. Connecting with the essence of a cat fills me with stillness and relaxation.
Materials and Process:: Oil on board
Custom Value Q: The chanting music of Deva Premal
Detail View
Seeking Balance
Seeking Balance
Kevin Keliher
CA$260.00


Dimensions: 16 x 20 x 1.5
Inspiration:: This started as a pencil sketch, seeking space and balance. It then merged with multiple textured layers in Photoshop.
Materials and Process:: Archival print on 100% cotton rag, cold pressed printing process
Detail View

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