We drove to Horseshoe Bay for the 7:30 am Nanaimo ferry. After docking, south to Crofton, for the ferry to Vesuvius, Salt Spring Island. Once landed we stopped at Glen's, to drop off a dog, then to Pod to say hi to Helen, get a gift for Danny at a nearby shop, then a quick walk through Mahon Hall to see the SSNAP exhibition before picking up some groceries and heading to Danny's, where we were staying.
Some fine work on display, in addition to Marcel Dumont's remarkable The Mission Indian Day School (2012), which I previewed here and was convinced would take the top prize. Over half the show was devoted to painting, much of it in the realist style. My favourite was another work that didn't get any prize-winning love, Laura Rosengren's 36"x48" oil on wax panel Welder (n.d.).
The gala that evening was a gently friendly affair, with many of the artists in attendance, some of whom I spoke with alongside the indefatigable organizers and volunteers who have worked hard to raise the profile of this biannual event.
Tired now after our equally circuitous return, via Fulford Harbour (pictured up top) and Swartz Bay. The wind picked up around 1:30 pm, as predicted, though it died down just as quick. Tomorrow the storm will return full force, but I will be home and dry.
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