Over the last five decades Karel Doruyter's career as
an artist has taken him to all corners of the globe. He has been on
painting expeditions in both the Arctic and Antarctic regions and many
of the places in between. Recently his focus has been B.C.'s coastal
rainforests; most notably
painting areas of Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii.
His
work captures
the feeling of the rain forest. The combination of a masterful hand and
highly textured canvases give an amazing
illusion of depth to his compositions creating a window into another
time. These timeless places represent a diverse range of themes often
incorporating indigenous history, logging and the cycles of life.
This show will feature 12 new works from the artist
ranging from the monumental "Coast Guard" , 36 x 90 to more intimate
pieces such as "New Generations" 18x24.
This is Karel Doruyter's first solo exhibition in
Victoria Since 2006. He is a signature member of the Federation of
Canadian Artists and past president of the Island Illustrators Guild.
