Opening October 13th, 2004 and closing during the week of November 10-15, 2004 there will be approximately 70 Orcas from both Vancouver and Victoria auctioned through the Internet.

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	'The Pod' Artist: Norm Spence Patron: Telus Provenance: This sports minded Orca is inspired by the great Canadian skier Steve Podborski who won an Olympic Medal in Downhill Skiing in Lake Placid, and the World Cup Downhill Title. Steve provided input into the design to creative artist Norm Spence. Sold for: $3,000
	'The Queen & King of Vancouver' Artist: Teresa Waclawik Patron: Simmons Mattress Gallery Provenance: This sassy multi-coloured Orca has a winking Queen and King of Hearts wrapping around the Orca's torso with a vibrant Vancouver skyscape below. Sold for: $2,800
	'All Things BC' Artist: Christy Deslauriers & Janet Woll Patron: Phillips Hager and North Investment Management Provenance: Featuring the best of natural B.C. this Orca is covered with eagles, dogwoods, maples and gorgeous British Columbian landscape. Artists Christy Deslauriers and Janet Woll are adept at creating a realistically styled piece of art. Sold for: $4,300
	"Snapshots of Vancouver" Artist: Angie Benbow Patron: Tourism Vancouver Provenance: This beautifully hand crafted piece depicts photos of well known Vancouver landmarks tiled over the Orca's body. Framed against a sky blue background, this Orca would enrich any collection. Sold for: $2,600
	'Hydra Spirit' Artist: John Ferrie Patron: BC Hydro Power Smart Provenance: Artist John Ferrie likes to create colourful imagery that is both significant yet beautiful. Here, he has painted the Orca's habitat- the waterway between the mainland's skyline and Vancouver Island's coastline. Situated on top the Orca is the artist's signature- a bright, bouquet of flowers. A graduate from Emily Carr, John Ferrie has recently published a book entitled "Aqua." Sold for: $2,000
	'Daniel' Artist: Mehran Razmpoosh Patron: Angus One Ltd. Provenance: Named after his son, Daniel, Artist Mehran Razmpoosh illustrates different species within nature through this exquisitely detailed eagle and killer whale images, and reminds us of the important interaction that occurs within nature. Sold for: $6,211
	'jackpod!' Artist: Ross Agro & Ovidio Patron: BC Lottery Corp Provenance: This lively trio inspire good luck. Reflecting British Columbia's love for gaming, these Orca's are covered head to fin with winning slots, poker hands, Baccarat and lottery tickets. Heh, you never know!
	Lottery 'jackpod' Sold for: $1,700
	Casino 'jackpod' Sold for: $2,200
	Bingo 'jackpod' Sold for: $2,300
	"Sea to Sky" Artist: Angela Tunner Patron: Safe Software Provenance: Painted by expressionist artist Angela Tunner, this Orca melds the sea and sky creating a 360-degree panoramic view from beneath the ocean. Sea Foam and waves swirl over the orca's torso reminding us of the beauty of both the Orca and the ocean. Sold for: $2,800
	'Orca Bus' Artist: Duncan Weller Patron: Lions Club Districts A & H Provenance: Check out Duncan Weller's fun filled and colourful "Orca Bus" where magical sea creatures drive, fish ride for free and humans pay extra. No sharks are allowed, but we're betting that this Orca will please the most discerning kid in all of us. Sold for: $3,400
	'Reflections' Artist: Karacters Design Group Patron: DDB Canada Provenance: This Orca's body is covered with lines from the poetry "Whales Weep Not!" by D.H. Lawrence. The text's simple dance-like patterns create a powerful and meaningful work of art that is stunning to see. Sold for: $5,100
	"Still Around" Artist: Johanna Schmidt Patron: BC Place Stadium Provenance: This bright and colourful Orca is beautifully crafted by multi-talented local artist Johanna Schmidt. Using abstract imagery, she depicts the British Columbian landscape with vibrant tiles in blue, yellow and turquoise hues. Sold for: $4,800
	'Nanorca' Artist: Krisdy Shindler Patron: CKNW Provenance: The artist, known for her paintings representing the ever changing theories of evolution, brings lines and shapes to life, in this colorful and abstract depiction of the earth's layers. Sold for: $3,200
	'Scarred Orca' Artist: David Haughton Patron: Ventures West Capital Ltd. Provenance: Artist David Haughton's use of color and texture, allows detailed circles to grasp a larger significance of the interrelationship between our forests and our oceans and how fragile of an environment we live in. Sold for: $1,800
	'Flora Orca' Artist: Mary Savage Patron: PricewaterhouseCoopers Provenance: "Flora Orca" is richly adorned with many of the flowers found in British Columbia. She celebrates the diverse colour and life found in our forests, parks and gardens. Sold for: $6,100
	'Carmen Mer-Orca' Artist: Suzy Birstein Patron: WEB Impressions Provenance: Inspired by the Brazilian entertainer Carmen Miranda, Suzy Birstein has created a rich, colourful fun piece. Suzy Birstein is known or her vibrant ceramic work which is often inspired by music and the indigenous cultures of Spanish America, Indo-Asia, and Africa. Sold for: $2,400
	'Cora' Artist: Joanna Bullock Patron: Varshney Capital Corporation Provenance: Joanna Bullock, an artist who is inspired by urban landscapes and natural environments, has created an imaginative Orca who represents love, harmony, beauty and femininity. On the Orca's body there is a mysterious abstract underwater design. "Cora" engages viewers both eyes and ears. Sold for: $1,800
	'Country Drive' Artist: Nadina Tandy Patron: Renaissance Hotel Harbourside Provenance: Using vivid colours and expressionistic energy artist Nadina Tandy's Orca "Country Drive" evokes the feeling of being on summer vacation. Imagine being behind the wheel, the sun on your back and endless country roads ahead of you. Sold for: $3,600
	'Mercedes' Artist: Dean Lauze Patron: Mercedes-Benz Provenance: Equipped with the famous Mercedes logo, a racing flag and cool driving shades, this F-1 racing car Orca is ready to cruise. Painted by the same artist who designed and created the Canuck Orcas, "Mercedes" is a smart and stylish acquisition. Sold for: $4,100
	'Young and Free' Artist: Cindy Lietz et al Patron: Boston Pizza International Inc. Provenance: Working with a group of young up-coming artists, artist Cindy Lietz creates a lyrical piece that beautifully depicts an underwater garden complete with smiling mermaids, sea horses, submarines and a friendly octopus. Signed by all the children (aged 4-7) who worked on this piece, this Orca is truly a gem. Sold for: $2,500
	'Norca Shore' Artist: Janis Blyth Patron: Edgemont Village Merchant Association Provenance: Janis Blyth's colourful and humourous depiction of the North Shore lifestyle are sure to be a hit with the crowd. On one side we see a bathing beauty enjoying a dip at local beach with a snow boarder in hot pursuit and on the other a hiker going up the Grouse Grind. Sold for: $1,600
	'Pixel Orca' Artist: Dean Lauze Patron: Bell Provenance: "Pixel Orca" reflects our ever-changing technological world. Covered with large pixels or picture elements this techno-savy beast is a sight to see. Sold for: $3,900
	'World Orca' Artist: Noni Raskin Patron: Vancouver Mariott Pinnacle Hotel Provenance: This multicultural Orca is festooned with brightly coloured flags from around the world. Celebrating the up-coming 2010 Winter Olympic Games, this Orca is the perfect acquisition to start preparing for the festivities. Sold for: $3,300
	'Serious Business' Artist: Pat O'Hara Patron: Dales Group Provenance: Layering of bright light, dark colours and forms to create rich texture is a technique which Pat O'Hara uses regularly in her work. A graduate from Emily Carr College of Art and Design, Pat O'Hara is a local artist who is represented by the Bau-Xi Gallery. Sold for: $3,100
	'Grooves' Artist: Claudia Bos is a local artist who is represented by Winsor Gallery. Patron: MacDonald Realtors Lorne Goldman Ltd. Provenance: Inspired by ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics found in a recently restored hallway in an Egyptian pyramid, "Grooves" is a richly coloured and spiritual Orca whose markings are intriguing and beautiful. Artist, Claudia Bos explores consciousness and perception in her works. Sold for: $2,200
	'Travels with My-Orca George' Artist: Marc Luc Poelvoorde Patron: Harmony Airways Provenance: This travel loving Orca was created by artist Marc Luc Poelvoorde who custom-made and individually attached each postcard, stamp and sticker to reflect a hilarious and original viewpoint of our Orcas. The result? A wonderful collage that is both fun to read and pleasing to the eye. Sold for: $3,100
	"Recycling Orca" Artist: Bill Thompson Patron: Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre Provenance: This environmentally savvy Orca is made from hundreds of recycled materials found around town. Take a closer inspection and you will find electrical fuses, a bathroom faucet, buttons, used license plates and metal spoons adorning the orca's body. Being a completely modern orca, he reminds us how people, the environment and commerce are all interdependent. Sold for: $2,500
	'Shimorca' Artist: Cim MacDonald Patron: CIBC Provenance: Artist Cim MacDonald along with elementary and high school students, have painted this Orca to look like a stained glass window. Here, she grapples with fragile nature of the whale population by comparing the beautiful and delicate quality of stained glass to the whale population today. Sold for: $3,600
	'Tourorca' Artist: Jennifer Ettinger Patron: Gray Line of Vancouver Provenance: This sight-seeing raccoon/orca sporting a red Pacific Dogwood shirt, and "Furkinstocks" sandals is ready to explore all parts of town. Check out his "Omnivore Dining Card and Wildnight Passport and sight-seeing agenda. Sold for: $1,900
	'Orca Home' Artist: Stephanie Hill Patron: Clark, Wilson Provenance: Artist Stephanie Hill has recreated an underwater world with rich and vibrant marine life and meandering sea kelp. Check out the whale facts encircling this Orca's torso. Sold for: $3,200
	'Keel' Artist: Karel Doruyter Patron: BC Ferries Provenance: "Keel" and her sister "Spirit" 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: $12,000
	'Spirit of Community' Artist: Rhonda-Lee Laurie Patron: McDonald Restaurants of Canada Provenance: Artist, Rhonda-Lee Laurie promotes community and the spirit of volunteerismwith this social minded Orca. Painted on his tail are open hands reflecting a glitter of hope which weaves its way around the Orca. On his torso are vibrantly painted people engaged in a variety of fun filled activities. Sold for: $7,200
	'Bridging Communities' Artist: Stephanie Miller, Lisa Parsonson, Dzee Ruest Patron: PumpJack Pub Provenance: Inspired by Gilbert Baker's Gay Pride Flag, this Orca celebrates Vancouver's many vibrant and diverse communities. Beautifully painted in rich, brilliant colours symbolizing, harmony, spirit, life, healing, sun and nature, this Orca is both meaningful and stunning. Sold for: $4,900
	Willi Tell Artist: Ross Agro Patron: William Tell Restaurant Provenance: to be provided Sold for: $2,100

For more information on biding on these Orcas please contact Eleanore Robinson at Maynards () or by phone 604-675-2228 or go to www.gobid.ca.

For more information please check out the appropriate links below.

• Vancouver Live Auction
• Vancouver Internet Auction