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Backdrop Sessions with Helen Wojcik
Helen Wojcik is always up to something. She is an artist, a mountain biker, surfer, mermaid, snowboarder, yoga instructor, outdoor enthusiast, and a gypsy at heart, spreading art as she travels the world. Helen has participated in many events in … Read More
Backdrop Sessions with Andrea Mueller
Andrea Mueller is a contemporary artist and art instructor based in Whistler, B.C. Her work is characterized by bold colors, messy loose brush strokes and darkly playful imagery. Her work examines the relationship and connection between all things including humans, animals, memory, … Read More
Backdrop Sessions with Isobel MacLaurin
Having completed three years of formal art studies in New Brunswick, Isobel Maclaurin has been a working artist all her life. A long term Whistler resident, her murals are on Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains, on the Valley Trail, in several … Read More
Backdrop Sessions with Heidi Denessen
Heidi Denessen creates beautiful nature-inspired paintings and imagery that are then transformed into vibrant, fun clothing for women. Heidi the Artist’s grassroots clothing line is conscious and locally made using ethical fabrics with a portion of all sales helping to … Read More
Backdrop Sessions with Denise Hughes
From the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, Denise Hughes moved to Whistler in 1998 and has called this beautiful Valley her home ever since. Denise has always been inspired to work with her hands, focusing on tactile objects that provide beauty … Read More
Backdrop Sessions with Cheryl Massey
When we think of a traditional “Whistler” house we think of cedar roofing tiles, curved wooden railings, and handmade clay additions for sinks. A place with quirky little nooks and crannies, with skis and boots in the front hall, and … Read More
Backdrop Sessions with Vincent Massey
Vincent Massey is a chip off the old Whistler block. He has been living in Whistler since the 60s when the town was but a mere blip on the tourist radar, and more of a hippie haven for ski bums … Read More
Backdrop Sessions with Linda Davies
How do you describe Linda Davies? She is a wonderfully unique woman with a passion for the arts, a strong connection to Whistler and an active participant in the community. Her love of skiing and sense of adventure brought her … Read More
Backdrop Sessions with Baz
Baz Carolan was one of the first to raise his hand when the Whistler Arts Council pitched the idea of an artist video series earlier this year. He was the first person that got to be part of our experiment … Read More
About Backdrop Sessions
Let us tell you a bit about Backdrop Sessions! Founded in 2015, Backdrop Sessions is a collaborative project that offers an intimate look into the minds and studios of Whistler’s local artists. So far, we have visited and documented nine … Read More