BioEsther Parker’s drawings reflect her interest in the powerful forces that shape our landscapes.
Some of her earliest memories are of car trips to her grandmother’s home in England, during which her parents discussed the geology of the countryside. As a result, Esther developed an interest in landscapes that led her to study geography at the University of Victoria. Today, she uses tools from this discipline to explore her current home - British Columbia. Esther researches B.C.’s geology, visits sites and collects rock samples. With this information, she creates geological drawings, some of which are created from ink made from the rocks that she collects. A largely self-taught artist, Esther has also taken courses at the Vancouver Island School of Art. Her work has been exhibited at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, the Sooke Fine Art Show, the Sidney Fine Art Show, Xchanges Gallery, and arc·hive. |
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