2025 Audain Gala Catalogue by Audain Art Museum

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Audain Gala

The Audain Art Museum is grateful to be on the shared, unceded territory of the Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and Lilwat7úl (Lil’wat) Nation.

Welcome

Gala Committee and Board of Trustees

From the Chair and the Director

Audain Art Museum

Dr. Curtis Collins Director & Chief Curator Audain Art Museum

Audain Gala

Whistler 2025

Dear Esteemed Guests,

On behalf of Nicola Wealth, it is an honour to welcome you to the Audain Gala 2025. This evening celebrates not only the exceptional work of the Audain Art Museum but also the passion and generosity of supporters like you, who make its success possible.

Last year, the Audain Gala reached an extraordinary milestone, raising over $1 million for the first time. This record-breaking achievement reflects the collective commitment of our community to fostering world-class art and cultural experiences. The impact of this success is profound, enabling the Museum to continue hosting remarkable exhibitions and delivering innovative programming that inspires visitors from British Columbia and around the world.

Nestled in the heart of the world-renowned resort municipality of Whistler, the Audain Art Museum is a true gem—a cultural institution that connects the local community to the global art world. It is a privilege to have such an extraordinary resource in BC, one that enriches lives and creates lasting memories for residents and international visitors alike.

As the primary fundraiser for the Museum, tonight’s event ensures that its legacy of excellence endures. Your generosity allows the Museum to thrive, showcasing diverse artistic expressions and cultivating meaningful connections between art and its audiences. Together, we support a vision that elevates art as a vibrant, accessible, and integral part of our shared community.

At Nicola Wealth, we are deeply committed to supporting organizations that enrich our communities and reflect the values of creativity, collaboration, and impact. Just as we help our clients build and fulfill their philanthropic aspirations and legacies, we are proud to champion the Audain Art Museum and its transformative work. Your support this evening is not just an investment in art; it is an investment in the cultural fabric that unites us and leaves a lasting legacy for generations to come. Thank you for being a part of this extraordinary effort. Together, we can achieve something truly remarkable.

Sincerely,

David Sung

From Nicola Wealth

Co-Chairs

Kevin Mazzone

Todd Shewfelt

Committee

Christine Boyle

Genevieve Ciebien

Lyndon Cormack

Dawson Stefan Hancherow

Heffel Marc Kazimirski Lauren Kratzer Amy Mac

Moodie Justine Nichol Naomi Pitt

Reyes Chantal Shah Scott Sueme

Liz Tucker

Robyn Ziebell

Board of Trustees

Michael Audain O.C., O.B.C., Founder

Robert Bruno, Chair

Jim Moodie, Vice-Chair

Kyra Audain, Treasurer

Nancy Wilhelm-Morden K.C., Secretary

Neil Chrystal, Officer

Tom Gautreau, Officer

Mayor Jack Crompton

Ola Dunin-Bell

Cathy Jewett, RMOW Councillor

Geoff Plant O.B.C., K.C

Stuart Rempel

Chantal Shah

Ben Smith

Martha Sturdy

Carol Tsuyuki

Xwalacktun O.B.C.

Emmy Lee Wall

Gala Committee and Board of Trustees

Audain Gala Whistler 2025

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Additional Support

Evening Program

Emcees

Auctioneer

Hosted by

Gloria Macarenko

Fred Lee

Robert Heffel

Heffel Fine Art Auction House

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Macdonald Ballroom

Dinner & Entertainment 6 to 7pm

Cocktail Reception & Auction Preview

Online Art & Silent Auction bidding

Sparkling wine, cocktails, & canapés

7pm to 10pm

Dinner, Entertainment, & Live Art Auction

Ballet BC Performance

Welcome & Land Acknowledgement

Michael Audain

O.C., O.B.C., Founder, Audain Art Museum

Dr. Curtis Collins

Director & Chief Curator, Audain Art Museum

Pledge Moment

Live Art Auction

10pm to Late

Signature Après

DJ Nat Morel

Audain Gala Whistler 2025

Ballet BC is honoured to partner with the Audain Gala 2025 to present a Story excerpt by company artist Jacalyn Tatro.

Story excerpt

Choreographed and performed by Jacalyn Tatro

“I was never one for singing

What I really feel

Except tonight, I’m bringing Everything I know that’s real”

- Janis Ian, original songwriter

Ballet BC company artist Jacalyn Tatro began her training with Inspire School of Dance, and in May 2022, graduated with a BFA in dance from The Juilliard School. During her time with Juilliard, she worked with choreographers such as Bobbi Jene Smith, Ohad Naharin, Azure Barton, and Justin Peck. In the spring of 2022, she was chosen for Terese Capucilli’s recreation of Martha Graham’s 1937 solo Deep Song, becoming the first dancer after Ms. Graham to perform the solo set to its original Henry Cowell score. Since joining Ballet BC as a dancer in 2023, Jacalyn has had the privilege of working on repertoire by leading choreographers including Johan Inger, Crystal Pite, and Medhi Walerski on stage in Vancouver and around the world. Story excerpt, choreographed and performed by Jacalyn, premiered in Vancouver, BC in September 2024.

Experience the thrill of untouched powder with this exclusive opportunity for 4 seats in a snowcat at Powder Mountain Catskiing.

Prize Value: $2,800 Powder Mountain Catskiing Adventure for Four

Limited Prize Draw tickets available. Enter for your chance to experience:

· Four seats in a snowcat for a day of skiing or snowboarding in spectacular powder.

· Uncrowded runs and the thrill of fresh tracks in some of the best terrain around.

· Making memories that will last a lifetime.

Tickets available at audaingala.com and in-person throughout the Gala and Auction.

Prize Draw

Audain

Register to bid at audaingala.com. To register a bid, the bidder will be required to provide their name, contact details, and credit card information.

Live and Online Art Auctions

Advance Bidding for Live and Online Art Auctions opens on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 5pm PDT. Advance bids can be made at audaingala.com.

Live Auction artworks will be auctioned in the lot order which they appear in this catalogue on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

For at-home bidding on Live Auction artworks, the Audain Art Museum would be pleased to provide a dedicated telephone bidder. To make arrangements for telephone bidding, please contact development@audainartmuseum.com before 12pm PDT on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Absentee Bidding is also available. The auctioneer will execute bids on your behalf during the Live Auction. To place a confidential Absentee Bid prior to the event, please contact development@audainartmuseum.com.

Online Art Auction bidding closes on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11pm PDT.

Silent Auction

Bidding opens on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10am PDT. Bids can be made at audaingala.com.

Silent Auction bidding closes on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11pm PDT.

How to Bid

Audain Gala Whistler 2025

Live Art Auction

Andrew Valko

Greg Girard

David Yarrow

Doria Moodie

Edward Burtynsky

Tom Burrows

Bobbie Burgers

John Little

Rebecca Brewer

Robert Davidson

Jack Shadbolt

David Bolduc

Damian Moppett

Russna Kaur

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Andrew Valko

Andrew Valko is a Canadian artist who primarily works in drawing and painting. He was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia and moved to Canada in 1968. He received his diploma in Graphic Design and Applied Arts from Red River Community College in Winnipeg and studied printmaking with Tōshi Yoshida at Yoshida Hanga Academy in Tokyo, Japan. Valko’s work has been exhibited widely throughout Canada as well as in group shows internationally. He was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in 1995 and his work is represented in a wide variety of public, corporate, and private collections.

Valko’s realist paintings are described as episodes in a fragmented narrative, often exploring the psychological tension caused by observation. Snow Gently Falling depicts a deer that has wandered into a vacant drive-in movie theatre bathed in the early light of a cold, snowy morning. The animal’s ears are perked, on high alert, surprised to be encountered and analyzing if it will be interpreted as prey. Valko’s quirky scene would be a unique addition to any collection.

Donated by the Artist

“Valko’s realist paintings are described as episodes in a fragmented narrative, often exploring the psychological tension caused by observation.”

Gently Falling

Courtesy of Mayberry Fine Art

Greg Girard

Greg Girard is a Canadian photographer who has spent much of his career in Asia. His practice was based primarily in Shanghai between 1998 and 2011 where he developed his photographic monograph Phantom Shanghai (2007). His photographs have appeared in National Geographic Magazine, The New York Times Magazine, Time, and Fortune. His work is in the collections of the National Gallery of Canada, Art Gallery of Ontario, Vancouver Art Gallery, M+ Museum Hong Kong, and other public and private collections.

Lotus Hotel depicts an interior corner of a room, vibrantly adorned with floral wallpaper. Located on 445 Abbott Street, the Lotus has historically housed Vancouver’s residents on pensions and social assistance, usually around shelter rates. At the time this work was created, Girard was living in Vancouver and staying at cheap hotels, while photographing the city where he grew up. These images published in Under Vancouver 1972-1982 (2017) show Vancouver’s final days as a port town at the end of the rail line. Soon after these pictures were made, Vancouver began to be noticed by the wider world and would transform into today’s cosmopolitan city on nature’s doorstep. Lotus Hotel would be a great addition to any collection, as Girard has deftly captured a special moment in the urban history of Vancouver.

“I did feel Vancouver was a sad town. It maybe had something to do with the way the natural beauty surrounding the city was at odds with the more down-at-the-heel parts of town where I was spending time. In those days, Vancouver was more obviously a port town, the last stop at the end of the rail line.”

of Monte Clark Gallery

David Yarrow

David Yarrow is a British-born, internationally recognized photographer whose work captures the raw, untamed beauty of the natural world. Yarrow’s photography transcends documentation, transforming into powerful, emotional narratives that invite viewers to connect deeply with the subject. He studied at Edinburgh University and initially pursued a career in finance. His photographs have been featured in The Times, and he has collaborated with supermodels such as Cara Delevingne and Cindy Crawford.

Shot in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, Gold Digger Saloon is a celebration of Telluride’s extraordinary transition from a tough mountain mining town to a famous recreational playground. What distinguishes Telluride from other resorts in the United States, is the fact that silver mining and downhill skiing, for a brief time, coexisted. The relative isolation of the town’s location delayed the introduction of skiing until 1972. The mines have long since closed, and Telluride is now a second home to many Americans who love the isolation amidst the mountains and the understated charm of a fabled town. What is special about this place is the unique imprint that two vastly different subcultures of locals have left as a lasting impression, and ultimately that Telluride is open to all. Yarrow’s notoriety and the history behind this work alongside the vibrant ski-life imagery of this large-scale piece make it a worthwhile acquisition.

Gold Digger Saloon

“Yarrow’s work invites viewers to connect deeply with the wild, evoking a sense of wonder and respect for the natural world.” Lot 03

Doria Moodie

Doria Moodie is an artist who lives and works in Whistler, BC. She studied French and Political Science at the University of British Columbia and pursued a career in teaching. Encouraged by local artists, she began painting in earnest after taking early retirement in 2006. She was an artist-in-residence at Knight Inlet Lodge in the Great Bear Rainforest and on the One Ocean Expedition to the Arctic. Through her art, Moodie has supported causes close to her heart through the donation and sales of her work to organizations such as the Grizzly Bear Foundation, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, and Doctors Without Borders in Ukraine. Moodie is the official artist and member of the Board for the Grizzly Bear Foundation, an Associate Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, and a Founding Member of Whistler Out-of-Bounds Artists.

This bear portrait is at the heart of Doria Moodie’s artistic practice and reflects her profound admiration for nature. As a passionate advocate for ursine habitat conservation in BC, Moodie has devoted countless hours to observing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitats. A simultaneously dynamic and intimate quality characterizes her paintings, and each work captures the particular magnificence and unique personality of the animal subject. This beautifully rendered bear image by Moodie would add a deep sense of respect for wildlife to a corporate or domestic setting.

“I am a strong advocate for BC bears and have spent many days observing them in the wild to paint large, intimate portraits of them.”

$9,950 Donated by the Artist Courtesy of Mountain Galleries

Audain Gala

Edward Burtynsky

Edward Burtynsky is a Toronto-based photographer whose work focuses on the environmental impact of industrial development as well as how climate change is altering the planet. Several of his major projects include Quarries, Oil, Water, Anthropocene, and African Studies. Burtynsky founded Toronto Image Works in 1985. Burtynsky continues to be a leader in artistic discourse that speaks to a greater social consciousness. He received the Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts in 2016 and was elected as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2006. His large-scale, aerial photographs are in the collections of over 60 major museums worldwide.

Coast Mountains #3, The Black Tusk, British Columbia, Canada, 2023 is an iconic Whistler area peak and offers an exciting preview of the upcoming exhibition The Coast Mountains: Recent Works by Edward Burtynsky on display at the Audain Art Museum from April 27 to September 15, 2025. This series captures the pristine grandeur of British Columbia’s natural environment, while highlighting the pressing issue of glacier retreat due to global warming. Burtynsky reflects that recent reports on the world’s remaining glaciers estimate that most of Western Canada’s glaciers will be lost due to melting within the next 80 years. Such a stunning aerial shot of Black Tusk by an internationally acclaimed artist is a must-have for anyone looking to elevate their collection.

Lot 05

$40,000 Donated by the Artist

Coast Mountains #3, The Black Tusk, British Columbia, Canada, 2023

2024 Edition 3/6

Pigment inkjet print on Kodak

Professional Photo Paper

Signed & Dated

123 x 163 cm (48 x 64 in) Framed

“I had the opportunity to fly over the area with a helicopter and capture its breathtaking beauty. It was both stunning and somewhat melancholic because I photographed glaciers that are among the last remaining glaciers at this latitude.”

Courtesy of Paul Kuhn Gallery

Tom Burrows

Tom Burrows is a Vancouver-based artist, educator, and activist who has been a leading figure in the development of Vancouver’s art scene since the 1960s. He received a BA in Art History from the University of British Columbia in 1967 and continued post-graduate studies at St. Martin’s School of Art in London, England until 1969. Burrows’ work has been exhibited widely at institutions across Canada and internationally, and is a staple in private, corporate, and public institution collections. Throughout his career this artist has worked in a variety of different media on themes of homelessness, recycled materials, and houses.

Over the last 40 years, Burrows has been working with cast pigmented polymer resin as his primary medium, creating works that focus on colour fields. These works use opacity and surface texture to give the illusion of a panel that is lit from within. Nakwakto was given its title only after the work was completed. Burrows claims this is a way for the title to serve the panel as a memory device, rather than the panel serving to illustrate a narrative. Recently, several of Burrows’ polymer resin works were acquired for the permanent collection of Canada House in Trafalgar Square, London and the HBC Global Art Collection in New York. Nakwakto is a timeless classic work by Burrows that would enhance any home or office.

Lot 06

$15,200 Donated by the Artist Courtesy of Bau-Xi Gallery

Nakwakto

2023-2024

Polymer resin Signed & Dated 152 x 122 cm (60 x 48 in)

“These works use opacity and surface texture to give the illusion of a panel that is lit from within.”

Bobbie Burgers

Bobbie Burgers is a Vancouver-based artist who received a BA in Art History from the University of Victoria in 1996. She furthered her art studies through summer sessions at the Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design. Throughout her career, Burgers’ work has expanded into abstractions of large floral bursts of colour achieved through loose, gestural brushstrokes and a heavy application of paint. She has extended her painting practice to include ceramic sculptural elements. Burgers has been featured in exhibitions across Canada and the United States and her work is included in major corporate and public collections such as the Royal Bank of Canada; Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP; Vancouver General Hospital; and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Canada.

In this new work created for the Audain Gala, Burgers channels the ephemeral essence of flowers through an interplay of light, texture, and depth. The composition radiates a sense of warmth, with a palette of soft creams, blush tones, and inky blues. Layers of paint, both translucent and opaque, suggest the fragile beauty of petals dissolving into their surroundings. Bold, gestural brushstrokes mingle with lighter, almost stains, creating a tension that holds the image on the verge of abstraction. The surface invites viewers to imagine the velvety softness of petals or the faint trails of a captured scent, echoing the process of enfleurage that inspired the piece.

Last Call for Sin

“Burgers’ process of painting is intuitive in the way she reveals subtle hints of representation within her brushstrokes to evoke her unique way of seeing the world.”

John Little

John Little (1928–2024) was a Montreal-based artist whose oil paintings offer a glimpse into the snow-covered urban landscapes of his home city. He studied at the École des beaux-arts de Montréal and traveled to New York to study with the Art Students League in 1947. He worked on the comic strip Bruce Gentry and later as a draftsman for his family’s architectural practice. These early experiences informed him of the importance of storytelling in his paintings and it is evident that his work represents his deep-rooted appreciation for architecture. Little is highly revered as a Canadian icon of painting and his work is widely collected by public collections such as the National Gallery of Canada, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Concordia University, and the Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art.

The artist dedicated his practice to preserving elements of the past amidst an ever-changing urban landscape. Little’s painting inspires commentary on urban development while also celebrating the vibrancy of city-life. In Rue Saint-Philippe, Montreal, the orange and yellow tones of the buildings add a warmth to the otherwise crisp winter air. Such a palette fills the viewer with a sense of nostalgia for streets that might be unrecognizable in the present day. The successful bidder will gain a powerful visual portal created by John Little to transport them back in time to the slushy sidewalks of a Montreal winter.

$12,000

“Little’s work inspires commentary on urban development while also celebrating the vibrancy of city-life.”

Rue Saint-Philippe, Montreal

Rebecca Brewer

Rebecca Brewer is a Tokyo-born artist who lives and works in Vancouver. She uses painterly abstraction to draw attention to the often-overlooked elements in the natural world. She works primarily in oil on wood but has also produced largescale felted tapestries and pigmented resin compositions. Brewer received a BFA from Emily Carr University of Art + Design in 2007 and an MFA from Bard College in 2013. Her work has been featured in numerous solo exhibitions throughout Vancouver and she was awarded the RBC Canadian Painting Competition in 2011.

Sensation Seeker is a great example of Brewer’s focus on drawing attention to the overlooked aspects of the human and natural world. This work depicts free flowing expressions of mark making and explores the relationship between representation and abstraction. It is also a nod to the art historical sub-genre of sottobosco—Italian for “undergrowth” or “forest floor.” The bright orange tones in contrast with the blue background create a burning ember that leaves a lasting impression on the viewer, while the subtle incorporation of cobalt webs is consistent with her other works that reference art historical grids and the taxonomies of Western philosophy. Such a brilliant piece by Rebecca Brewer would add vibrancy to an office or home.

Lot 09

$12,000

Donated by the Artist

2023

Oil on panel

Signed & Dated

76 x 51 cm (30 x 20 in)

“Brewer’s colour palette alludes to a dream space of surrealism to inquire about our inner states and their relation to the exterior world.”

Sensation Seeker

Courtesy of Catriona Jeffries Gallery

Robert Davidson

Guud san glans Robert Davidson, master carver, painter, printmaker and jeweler, was born in Alaska and grew up in the Haida community of Old Massett. He lives and works in White Rock, BC and is of Haida and Tlingit descent. He is the great grandson of the acclaimed artist Charles Edenshaw. Davidson learned from his father and grandfather and became an accomplished carver by his mid-twenties. After apprenticing with Bill Reid, he studied at the Vancouver School of Art. In 1969, he carved and raised a 12-metre totem pole in Old Massett, the first in Haida Gwaii in over ninety years. He was awarded the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for Art and Culture and the Order of British Columbia in 1995, the Order of Canada in 1996, and the Audain Prize for the Visual Arts in 2010.

Davidson’s work arcs from masterful totem poles and mask carvings to printmaking, painting, and jewelry design. He is inspired by traditional Haida stories, and he has developed a very personal style by incorporating abstraction and innovatively transforming the classic Haida formline. In this work, Davidson links the oral process of storytelling to both seeing and thinking via a carefully carved raised black line that runs from the mouth to the eyes and brain of the human face in profile. Tulgyaa Hlangngee is your chance to acquire a major work by one of Canada’s most respected contemporary artists and a critical figure in the ongoing history of Haida art.

Tulgyaa Hlangngee (Tell Me A Story)

“I remain committed to creating finely crafted objects and to passing on the skills that will bring joy and pleasure to a world that is searching for its lost soul.” Lot 10 $180,000

Jack Shadbolt

Jack Shadbolt (1909–1998) is one of Vancouver’s most renowned painters. Born in England, he came to Canada in 1912. He studied under artist Frederick Varley while taking night classes at the Vancouver School of Art, and later became the Head of the Painting and Drawing department. During this time, he spent two years as an official War Artist in the Canadian Army. Shadbolt was named Officer of the Order of Canada in 1972 and Officer of the Order of British Columbia in 1990. His works are represented in all major galleries across Canada including the National Gallery of Canada, and in many private and corporate collections.

Jack Shadbolt is a pivotal figure of the Modernist movement in postwar British Columbia, and he became known for his concept of gestural abstraction. This artist’s work often features organic natural imagery, such as his iconic butterflies to express themes of eroticism, metamorphosis, transformation, growth, and freedom. In Regalia the viewer can find links to Shadbolt’s butterfly paintings through the use of vibrant colours to create patterns around the central figure. The overall effect is a striking human presence that would add historical value to a private or corporate collection.

“In ‘Regalia’ the viewer can find links to Shadbolt’s iconic butterfly paintings through the use of vibrant colours to create patterns around the central figure.” Lot 11

$24,000 Donated by Inna O’Brian

David Bolduc

David Bolduc (1945–2010) was a painter whose works vibrantly explored colour and form, where simple shapes revealed surprising complexity. Born in Toronto, Bolduc refined his artistic vision at the Ontario College of Art and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Bolduc is recognized as one of the country’s foremost abstract painters. His work, including For Mike Segal, extends the modernist language of influential figures like Jack Bush, Robert Motherwell, and Jules Olitski, while carving a distinctive path of his own. As renowned curator Jeffrey Spalding described him, Bolduc was an “exotic and eccentric modernist.”

In For Mike Segal, Bolduc’s concept of “vertical members” takes centre stage. A dominant red rectangle anchors the composition, radiating lines of vibrant yellow, fiery orange, and delicate pink, creating a dynamic, halo-like effect. These vertical elements, built with expressive impasto, add depth and intrigue. Bolduc’s mastery of colour—transforming even “nothing colours” with warm vibrancy—demonstrates his belief that colour should be an active force in painting. Bolduc’s works are held in major collections across Canada, including the National Gallery of Canada, Art Gallery of Ontario, and Art Gallery of Alberta, as well as in significant corporate collections such as TD Bank and Deutsche Bank. This captivating painting offers a rare opportunity to acquire a masterwork that embodies the spirit of Canadian abstraction and would be a cornerstone of any discerning collection.

Lot 12

$38,000 Donated by Addition Agency

For Mike Segal

Acrylic on canvas Signed & Dated 244 x 184 cm (96 x 73 in) Framed

“I’m interested in taking a nothing colour and giving it some bite to make it warmer. I’m not trying to be innovative. I’m not trying to make an object you haven’t seen before. Colour is all that I am working with”

Damian Moppett

Damian Moppett is a Calgary-born artist who now lives and works in Vancouver. He employs a diverse range in media including painting, sculpture, and video. His work focuses heavily on the materials and process of creating within the larger context of art history. Moppett is inspired by themes present in the work of other artists. He will often explicitly reiterate other artists’ works as a way to introduce a new narrative through the context of the present day. Visually he translates the work by using an entirely different medium to reference the original work. Moppett’s art has been exhibited widely throughout galleries in Vancouver, across Canada, and internationally. Moppett received an MFA from Concordia University in 1995 and a BFA from Emily Carr University of Art + Design in 1992 where he has now taught for over a decade.

Untitled Abstraction (Green Box) features an array of deep forest green geometric shapes complemented by blocks of orange. Vibrant blue lines offer architectural hints of an interior space and are accompanied by bright red and yellow marks that pierce the picture plane. Moppett’s subdued tones of green juxtaposed against his use of bright orange hues would make this work a wonderful addition to any residential or workplace setting.

“The subdued tones of green juxtaposed against its bright orange hues ensure that it’s a show-stopping addition to any collection.”

Untitled Abstraction (Green Box)

Gift of Bruce Munro

Wright O.B.C.

Russna Kaur

Russna Kaur is a Vancouver-based artist born in Brampton, Ontario. She received a BFA from the University of Waterloo followed by an MFA from Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Kaur’s work delves into personal and cultural histories. Her exploration of the painting surface as a storyteller unfolds through large-scale, multi-surface canvases, blending colour, text, digital sketches, and mixed media. Kaur is the recent recipient of the Takao Tanabe Painting Prize (2020) and the IDEA Art Award (2020). Her work is held in numerous collections including the Audain Art Museum, Vancouver Art Gallery, Surrey Art Gallery, and Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art.

Russna Kaur approaches painting as a space of infinite possibility and this work was part of her recent site-based treatment of the AAM’s Upper Galleries entitled Pierced into the air, the temper and secrets crept in with a cry! There will come a point where it is strikingly similar to glowing embers was among the modular works at the Museum which contributed to the evolution of her large-scale compositions that extended onto the walls. The vibrant blue gradients featured here are accented by Kaur’s signature manner of mark making. Such a beautiful combination of materials on a wood panel makes this work a quintessential collection addition, and Kaur is most certainly an artist of great promise on the Vancouver scene.

Lot 14

$9,500 Donated by the Artist Courtesy of W Projects

There will come a point where it is strikingly similar to glowing embers

2024 Acrylic, spray paint, sand, and sawdust on wood panel Signed & Dated 91 x 91 cm (36 x 36 in)

“Within my practice I explore, develop and reflect upon the role of abstraction in my work as a way to challenge the conversation around identity, and push the boundaries of how identity is expressed through painting.”

Lincoln Clarkes

Stephanie Taylor

Ross Penhall

Enda Bardell

Niina Chebry

Tammy Flynn Seybold

Ron Denessen

Alex Heilbron

Stacey Bodnaruk

Jack Bishop Sonny Assu

Ron Stonier

Deirdre Hofer

Ian Penn

David Wilson

Jorian Charlton

Lincoln Clarkes Stephanie Taylor

Lincoln Clarkes is a Canadian-born artist who arrived in Vancouver after travelling across North America. He sold his car for a camera and it has led to a prolific career as a photographer. His work has appeared in magazines, galleries, music, cinema, and books. During the 1980s when he lived in Paris and London, Clarkes shot fashion and documentary stills. This photo-based artist has issued several publications of his work such as Heroines (2002), and Cyclists (2013) and has over 350 photographs in the private Rennie Collection.

Stephanie Taylor is a Canadian artist based in Vancouver, renowned for her large-scale oil paintings that vividly portray the mountains, oceans, and forests of the region. She studied Fine Arts at the University of Victoria and has been painting professionally since 2018. Forest Reverie blends representational elements with abstract impressionism to transport viewers to a beautiful, decaying forest on a cool fall day where warm, golden sunlight filters through a canopy of richly coloured leaves and a tangle of branches. Taylor’s paintings are held in private and corporate collections across North America.

Ross Penhall Enda Bardell

Ross Penhall is based in Vancouver, and celebrated for his vibrant landscape paintings that capture the interplay between natural as well as urban environments. He studied at Capilano College and the Emily Carr College of Art + Design, focusing on studio art and printmaking under the mentorship of Wayne Eastcott. Penhall’s works are held in numerous private, corporate, and public collections across Canada and the United States. The Inside is an amalgamate of images specifically inspired by Princess Louisa Inlet, a fjord on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast and within the territory of the shíshálh Nation.

Enda Bardell, born in Estonia and now based in Vancouver, is an award-winning artist renowned for her contemporary watercolour landscapes and dynamic abstract paintings. She studied at the Vancouver School of Art and further honed her skills through workshops with prominent artists such as Toni Onley and Joan Balzar. Bardell’s work has been showcased in over 30 solo exhibitions, both locally and internationally, and is held in corporate and private collections across China, Europe, and North America. Slims River was once a glacially fed waterway in the Yukon which is now disappearing, and it inspired Bardell to paint Vanishing during an artist residency at Ted Harrison Cabin near Carcross.

Niina Chebry Tammy Flynn Seybold

Niina Chebry is a Vancouver-based artist renowned for her evocative paintings that blend abstract and narrative elements. She earned her BEd in Fine Arts from the University of Alberta in 1986. Chebry’s work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Ueno Royal Museum of Art and the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, and is held in public and private collections across Canada, the United States, Europe, and Japan. In Snowed In, Chebry captures the serene stillness of a Vancouver snowfall, where delicate white clings to every bough, twig, and leaf.

Tammy Flynn Seybold is a Vancouver-based artist who was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, and has become renowned for her mixed-media and figurative works. She studied Fine Art, Art History, and Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley, and earned a Master of Art Conservation from Queen’s University in Canada. Seybold’s work has been exhibited internationally, including in Toronto, Hong Kong, and Vancouver, and was featured in the January 2019 issue of British Vogue. Birches in the Snow, Dusk captures the silence of a peaceful walk in a snowy forest.

$5,200

In 2024 Mixed media on panel

& Dated 114 x 140 cm (45 x 55 in)

$3,000

by the Artist

on canvas

& Dated

x 76 cm (40 x 30 in)

Snowed

Birches in the Snow, Dusk

Ron Denessen Alex Heilbron

Ron Denessen, born in the Netherlands, is a visual artist based in Whistler. Primarily a painter, he specializes in acrylic on canvas, creating works that explore an emotional connection to the natural landscape through minimal form and colour. Denessen earned a BFA from Emily Carr University of Art + Design. His work has been collected both nationally and internationally, reflecting a broad appreciation for such a unique artistic perspective. Whistler Alpine is a tranquil depiction of the local landscape, capturing the essence of the mountains through minimalist forms and soothing colours.

Alex Heilbron, born in San Rafael, California, is a Los Angeles-based painter renowned for her exploration of femininity through intricate patterns and geometric forms. She earned her BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2009, studied at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf from 2014 to 2017, and completed her MFA in Painting and Drawing at the University of California in 2020. Her work has been exhibited in notable venues such as the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and The Modern in Fort Worth. Enciphering Functions explores the conceptual and formal potential of pattern as a reflection of cultural perceptions of femininity in social, psychological, and political contexts.

by the Artist

& Dated

x 123 cm (48 x 48 in)

by the Artist Courtesy of Wil Aballe

Enciphering Functions

Acrylic on canvas on panel Signed & Dated 71 x 51 cm (28 x 20 in)

Stacey Bodnaruk

Stacey Bodnaruk is a Canadian artist based in Whistler, BC. She specializes in fine art photography, creating layered images that blend multiple photographs to craft dream-like narratives. Her work draws inspiration from the Pacific Northwest, encompassing landscapes, forests, and ocean scenes. Bodnaruk’s art has been featured on HGTV Canada and is displayed in art galleries, boutique hotels, and commercial spaces throughout British Columbia. Her unique approach to photography offers a compelling addition to any corporate or private collection.

$2,750

Donated by the Artist

2024

Edition 1/9

Chromaluxe Aluminum Gloss

Signed 61 x 61cm (24 x 24 in)

Framed

$3,700

Donated by the Artist

2023

Edition 2/9

Chromaluxe Aluminum Matte

Signed 91 x 137 cm (36 x 54 in)

Framed

Strawberry Point

Lot 110

Happy Days

Lot 109

Jack Bishop

Jack Bishop is a Halifax-based artist born in Saint John, NB, and has become known for his vibrant, contemporary landscapes and urban scenes. Bishop received a BFA from Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 2007. His paintings are included in the collections of the Art Bank of Canada, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, and the Department of Foreign Affairs Canada. Bishop’s paintings are characterized by the use of bold colours and dynamic compositions. Country Roads, Take Me Home draws inspiration from traveling the highway back and forth between Halifax and Saint John with his wife and dog. This series, Road Trip, uses appropriated song lyrics as titles to create a conceptual narrative much like tracks on a personal playlist during a road trip.

Lot 111

$3,500

Donated by the Artist

Courtesy of Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art

Country Roads, Take Me Home

2024 Oil and acrylic on canvas Signed & Dated 102 x 76 cm (40 x 30 in)

Sonny Assu

Sonny Assu is a Kwakwaka’wakw interdisciplinary artist based in Campbell River, BC. His work spans multiple mediums, blending Western and Indigenous art principles, often autobiographical, humorous, and political themes. Assu received his BFA from Emily Carr University of Art + Design and an MFA from Concordia University. His works are featured in major collections such as the Audain Art Museum, National Gallery of Canada, and Vancouver Art Gallery. iDrum: Nude is part of a series that reimagines traditional Indigenous drums by integrating digital technologies and blending cultural significance with contemporary themes.

Lot 112

$4,000

Anonymous Donor

iDrum: Nude

2009

Acrylic on hide

Signed & Dated 61 x 61cm (24 x 24 in)

Audain Gala

Ron Stonier Deirdre Hofer

Ron Stonier (1933–2001) was a Victoria-born artist who lived and worked in Vancouver. Stonier was known for his expressive works that blend abstraction and realism, often drawing from nature and the landscape. He earned his education at the Vancouver School of Art, later becoming a prominent figure in the Canadian art scene as an artist and educator. His works are housed in notable collections, including the National Gallery of Canada and the Vancouver Art Gallery. Untitled is an excellent example of the shift towards painterly abstraction that emerged on Canada’s West Coast during the 1960s.

Deirdre Hofer is a Vancouver-based artist known for her work in painting, sculpture, and installation. She holds a BFA from the University of British Columbia and a certificate in Architectural Design from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Her work has been featured in notable exhibitions such as Summer Slideshows at the Vancouver Art Gallery and Fallen at the Vernon Public Art Gallery. Her work is represented by Paul Kyle Gallery. Splatted Neapolitan 2 is a great example of her sculptural works and the realism she is able to convey using concrete.

Ian Penn

Ian Penn was born and raised in Sydney, Australia before becoming a Vancouver-based artist. Penn’s work spans the mediums of drawing, video, photography, and sculpture and his practice explores themes of memory and post-memory, particularly related to Holocaust trauma. He received a BFA from Emily Carr University of Art + Design in 2010, after a medical career in interventional cardiology. Penn’s work has been featured in exhibitions such as Projections: A Monument to Personal Memory at the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre and Lola’s Fourth Life at the Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery. Arctic Somerset Island is an example of his peaceful works that offer a unique reflection on personal and collective history.

David

Wilson

David Wilson is a Vancouver-based artist known for his colourful urban landscapes and monochromatic works on cardboard, which explore memory, perception, and time. His mixed-media practice delves into the complexity of contemporary society, drawing on personal experiences. Wilson’s creative process unfolds in Parker Street Studios, a spacious studio located in a 110-year-old repurposed warehouse in East Vancouver. Before You Know It captures the reflection of lights from Vancouver’s iconic Vogue Theatre on Granville Street. This painting offers a striking view that celebrates the city’s charm, particularly during rainy evenings.

Before You Know It

Jorian Charlton

Jorian Charlton is a Toronto-born portrait photographer whose work explores Black culture, family, intimacy, and community. Drawing from her personal experiences, Charlton’s portraits capture deep emotional connections, using lighting, fashion, and composition to tell powerful stories that challenge contemporary Black representation. Her work highlights the complexities of Caribbean diasporas and the bonds within families and communities. Charlton holds a Bachelor of Photography from Sheridan College and has exhibited her work widely including at Gallery TPW, the Art Gallery of Ontario, and the Museum of Contemporary Photography in Chicago. She currently lives and works in Toronto.

Georgia and Kukua

x 41 cm (20 x 16 in)

$1,600

Courtesy of the Artist and Cooper Cole, Toronto

Thank you to W Projects for facilitating the Art Auction Preview in Vancouver.

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Audain Gala Whistler 2025

2025 Audain Gala Catalogue

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Live and Online Art Auctions

Live Art Auction

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