Orcas in the City - Vancouver
LIVE GALA AND AUCTION
Vancouver Live Auction
The Great Orca Auction & Gala
Date: Tuesday October 12, 2004
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: The Westin Bayshore
1601 Bayshore Drive
Vancouver, BC
These Orcas were Auctioned at the Live Auction on Tuesday October, 12, 2004 and raised $258,250
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'The Spirit of Whale Being' Artist: Tiko Kerr Patron: Spirit of Vancouver Provenance: This beautifully detailed Orca depicts the rich and diverse history of Vancouver. Painted with Kerr's unique rhythmic style and strong sense of movement, this Orca is a celebration of our city. Sold for: $5,000 |
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'Uplifting West Coast Spirit' Artist: Michael Tickner Patron: Polaris Minerals Corp Provenance: Using a bright, crisp colour palette, well-known Lion's Bay artist Michael Tickner has created a stunning landscape of our local mountains, forests and evening sky. Two of Michael's images were recently chosen by the Vancouver Olympic Bid Committee to be included as part of the final bid presentation to the I. O. C. Members in Prague. Sold for: $7,000 |
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'Wah' Yooks' Artist: Bill Helin Patron: Terasen Provenance: In Tsimshian, "Wah' Yooks" means "Act Without Hesitation." A message perhaps from Artist Bill Helin whose work often tries to create awareness of the fragility of our natural environment. Here the Fire Chief blazes in the sky, an eagle and grizzly hunt salmon, and an orca frolics in the sea. Sold for: $5,000 |
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"Bjossa -The Orca in the Sky" Artist: Sheila Williams, Shegon Mosaic Works Patron: KPMG Provenance: A tribute to Vancouver's last captive Orca, Bjossa, who flew to her new home down south and ultimately passed away in October 2001. Using a combination of naturally polished local black beach rock, handmade tile and mirror, artist Shelia Williams has created an exciting piece of art. Sold for: $6,000 |
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'Whales Tales' Artist: Judson Beaumont Patron: Starbucks Provenance: Built into this Orca, is a fabulous Cetacea inspired library with such titles as "Curious Whale", "Return of the Orca" and "The Podfather". Artist and furniture designer craftsman, Judson Beaumont obviously had much fun crafting this piece. Sold for: $13,000 |
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'The Medicine People' Artist: Norman Tait & Lucinda Turner Patron: Douglas Reynolds Gallery Provenance: Using traditional shapes and colors, Nisga'a artists Norman Tait and Lucinda Turner have created a visually stunning piece that reflects the rich history of native art in BC. Sold for: $7,000 |
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'Orcasmic Voyage' Artist: Arnt Arntzen Patron: Lions Society Provenance: This beautifully crafted piece, sculpted to represent a submarine rising up through the brushed aluminum kelp, is copper colored and fitted with portholes, rivets, and other submarine memorabilia. If you look into the periscope you can see a Mayan figurine looking at you. Sold for: $25,000 |
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'Bobby Orrca' Artist: Dean Lauze Patron: Canaccord National and Brad Wait Provenance: This Orca is a tribute to the great Canadian hockey player #4 Bobby Orr. Painted on the Orca's tail are the many trophies that Orr earned throughout his career including the Stanley Cup, the Smythe Trophy, the Norris Trophy and the Calder Trophy. Sold for: $7,000 |
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'Remains of a Garden' Artist: Shannon Belkin Patron: Borden Ladner Gervais Provenance: This bright, vibrant Orca has large sun flowers covering the back and dorsal fin. Underneath a young snorkler slowly swims by. Artist Shannon Belkin has created an enchanting piece of artwork. Sold for: $5,000 |
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'Dancing Orca' Artist: Jerry Whitehead Patron: Global Television Provenance: Jerry Whitehead shows his love and respect for family and tradition in this colourful piece covered from tip to tail with Cree dancers. Notice the dancers' faces: half lit from the night sky and the fire below. Jerry Whitehead was trained at the Nova Scotia College of Arts and Design and at the University of Regina. Sold for: $6,000 |
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'Northwest Coast Killer Whale Artist: Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun and Glen Wood Patron: Vancouver International Airport Provenance: Master carver Glen Wood and artist Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun collaborated on this spectacular Orca to reflect the spiritual image of a traditional Northwest Coast Killer Whale. Sold for: $8,000 |
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'Orcane Dreams' Artist: Randie Feil Patron: Teekay Shipping Provenance: Artist Randie Feil beautifully captures the continuity of time and history with an encircling motif of marine fossils, reminding us of the present being encompassed by its past. Sold for: $5,000 |
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'The Whale Riders' Artist: Joe Mandur Jr. Patron: Leith Wheeler Investment Provenance: Inspired by a Haida legend, this Orca depicts a young woman who is unsuccessfully seeking a partner. Standing on the ocean's edge, she sees an Orca transform into a beautiful man. She then leaps on the back of the Orca and rides away with her new partner. Artist, Joe Mandur's works are found in many important public and private collections in more than ten countries woldwide. Sold for: $7,000 |
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'Orca Borealis' Artist: Sibeal Foyle Patron: Petro Canada Provenance: This Orca depicting the brilliancy of our night sky, celebrates the colour and majesty of the northern lights and draws attention to our stunning yet fragile environment. Sold for: $4,000 |
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'The Well Read Whale' Artist: Tiko Kerr Patron: The Vancouver Sun Provenance: This Orca is a charmer. Custom made by Tiko Kerr, this Orca demonstrates his love of reading by spouting the latest literature from a book titled 'AHAB'. Check out the cool reading glasses as well as his sea inspired body art. Sold for: $4,000 |
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'From Deep Within' Artist: Wayne Carlick Patron: Capilano Suspension Bridge Provenance: Member of the Tlingit nation, Wayne belongs to the Xooxhitan House and was raised on the Taku River in northern British Columbia. This Orca reflects Carlick's rich ancestry. On each side of the Orca we see two killer whales painted in different styles, traditional and realistic. Sold for: $4,500 |
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'Gilded Orca' Artist: Mandy Boursicot Patron: HSBC Bank Canada Provenance: This finely detailed and skillfully painted Orca created by Mandy Boursicot exemplifies the meeting of eastern and western cultures. Like her other works, "Gilded Orca" reflects her cross-cultural influences with her intricate, stylized floral designs. Sold for: $6,250 |
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'Rainbow Chaser' Artist: Carolyn Kramer Patron: The Value Group of Companies Provenance: Artist Carolyn Kramer's Orca captures the moment when an Orca breaches out of the deep Pacific waters and soars into the skies. Lively, warm and colourful, this Orca would brighten any room or garden. Sold for: $4,750 |
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"Mayorca" Artist: Landon Mackenzie Patron: Mayor Larry Campbell Provenance: Personally commissioned by Mayor Larry Campbell, this beautifully painted Orca depicts the migration pathways of whales from British Columbia to their winter homes off Mexico. Well-known local artist Landon Mackenzie often grapples with place and space in her works by using cartography, symbols, diagrams and rich colour. Sold for: $7,500 |
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'Forest Floor' Artist: Richard Cole Patron: Imperial Oil Provenance: This spiritual Orca reflects the great old growth forests of British Columbia. Depicting moss and old growth trees in shades of green, this Orca painted in oils would make a stunning addition to your garden. Sold for: $4,500 |
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'Orca Chums' Artist: Rhonda-Lee Laurie Patron: W3 International Media Provenance: British Columbia's rich underwater environment is recreated by Rhonda-Lee Laurie in this colourful piece. Brilliant red and orange Chum salmon swirl up around the Orca from tail to tip along with Bull Kelp and rolling sea currents. Sold for: $10,250 |
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'Orca Presley' Artist: Judson Beaumont Patron: Bruce Allen Provenance: One can almost imagine this rock and roll Orca croon out old hits such as Jailhouse Orca or Viva Vancouver. Notice his sneer, and his stylish garb, complete with a pompadour cut, a generous sized gold belt and trendy white suit. Sold for: $18,500 |
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'Urban Orca' Artist: Ross Penhall Patron: Scotiabank Group Provenance: This Orca is classic Penhall. His rich colours depict a lush landscape with an undulating pathway that just hints of urban intervention. Ross Penhall who was born and raised in Vancouver has been influenced by the "Group of Seven" which is evident by his simplified abstract forms. Sold for: $13,000 |
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'Myth Orca' Artist: Ken Skoda Patron: Methanex Corporation Provenance: Artist Ken Skoda often depicts the wild wilderness areas of the West Coast. Myth Orca brings the beauty of nature, and the habitat in which the Orca lives to life. Sold for: $8,000 |
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'Trev Orca' Artist: Dean Lauze Patron: Canucks for Kids' Fund Provenance: Inspired by Number 16, Vancouver's own Trevor Lindon, this sports savy Orca is a collector's item. Signed by Trevor Lindon and sporting a Canuck jersey, this Orca is a member of the 'C-CAPTAINS POD'. Sold for: $10,000 |
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'Nazzy Orca' Artist: Dean Lauze Patron: Brian Burke & Jennifer Mather Provenance: A tribute to current Canuck captain Marcus Naslund, this Orca represents this player's kind and caring community spirit. This Orca is a member of the 'C-CAPTAINS POD'. Sold for: $11,000 |
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'Kurtenbach Vintage Orca' Artist: Dean Lauze Patron: Brian Burke & Jennifer Mather Provenance: Dressed in his original vintage Canuck jersey, this Orca is a tribute to our first captain the great, Orland Kurtenbach. One of the Orcas sponsored by our much admired ex-Canuck general manager, Brian Burke and his wife Jennifer Mather. This Orca is a member of the 'C-CAPTAINS POD'. Sold for: $11,000 |
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'Steamer Orca' Artist: Dean Lauze Patron: Brian Burke & Jennifer Mather Provenance: Inspired by ex-Canuck captain and Hall of Famer, Stan Smyl, this Orca reflects our great hockey history. This Orca is a member of the 'C-CAPTAINS POD'. Sold for: $6,500 |
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'Chef Boy Orca' Artist: Will Rafuse Patron: Metropolitan Fine Printers/Canadian Art Prints Provenance: Popular local artist, Will Rafuse created this fun Orca based on his wonderful "Chef" series. Highly colourful and stylized, this Orca would be a wonderful addition to any art collection. Sold for: $6,500 |
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'Orca Who Dances With Lights' Artist: Jerry Whitehead Patron: Manulife Provenance: Using vibrant colours and strong design elements, Jerry Whitehead creates a stunning Orca. Here, Cree Dancers weave around the Orca's torso lit up by the Northern sky behind. Sold for: $5,500 |
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'Spirit' Artist: Karel Doruyter Patron: BC Ferries Provinance: "Spirit" and her sister "Keel" sat at Horseshoe Bay and Tsawwassen Ferry Terminals greeting passengers daily. The pair is painted in a realistic style showing the ocean, land and sky of "Supernatural British Columbia." Sold for: $6,000 |
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'Big Air Snowboarder' Artist: Dean Lauze Patron: Ron & Samantha Bauer Sold for: $10,500 |
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