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The Colwood artistB次元官网网址檚 retrospective will feature large paintings and sculpture from the past, slipping in the addition of found objects, to his most recent works created completely with found objects.

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Fish skin, spent bullet casings and bones are not uncommon in his works that are bound with wire.

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That was part of the allure for Hailey Finnigan, curator at Metchosin Art Gallery that will host the show starting April 4.

She came across his work in September during the Visions of Metchosin show.

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While she was impressed with his work, he was impressed by the organization, space and rural setting of Metchosin Art Gallery.

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The show will also kick off The Homage Project B次元官网网址� a series of performances around the region.

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The participatory events will focus on peopleB次元官网网址檚 conceptions of what art can be and how it relates to the natural world.

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People, not necessarily artists, will come out and dig holes, fill holes, and tell stories related to soil.

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The website thehomageproject.ca should be online by the show opening tomorrow (April 4).

The show at Metchosin Art Gallery, 4495 Happy Valley Rd. runs April 4 to 28 with the opening celebration on April 6 from 2 to 5 p.m.