Victoria Office Art

by Eric Louie

Eric is a Vancouver-based painter whose vibrant compositions are being recognized by numerous collectors both public and private.

Louie’s sculptural, organic abstracts allude to landscape, still life and even portraiture. His signature metallic, shimmering forms, achieved via many thin layers of luminescent glazes, are central to the virtual worlds he creates. Louie’s works possess a chameleonic ability to exist comfortably among a multitude of aesthetics, from 1920s Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern through to the late 20th Century and into the forefront of contemporary design.

Louie holds a B.F.A from the Alberta College of Art and Design, where he was awarded the prestigious Jason Lang Scholarship. His work is included in numerous private and public collections including CIBC, Encana Energy, NBC Studios, Paramount and MGM Pictures, as well as the City of Calgary.

By Andre Petterson

Andre Petterson is a multi-media artist who attempts to capture the essence of a split-second in time. His current photography-based work explores various themes of lighting to create elements of mystery. Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands in 1950, Petterson grew up in Saskatoon where he lived and worked as a professional musician for many years before becoming interested in art. He moved to the West Coast of Canada in 1970 where he eventually concentrated his efforts on visual art.

Petterson has worked in various mediums such as wood, metal, and plastic, both in two and three dimensions. He has created installations, performance, film and kinetic work involving music composition, sets and choreography.

By Vicky Christou

Born in Melbourne, Australia, Vicky Christou (1966-present) immigrated to Canada with her family in 1969.

In 1991, Christou graduated from the Emily Carr College of Art and Design after specializing in painting throughout her studies. The artist explored visual themes of infinity and domestic crafts through the Post Modern form of the grid. A grid of acrylic impasto covers the surface of each work, offering varying glimpses into the layers of colour of the composition beneath.

Through this practice, the artist has created a unique multi-dimensional style of painting that has become synonymous with her studio.

By Todd Baker

One of Canada’s foremost First nation artists, Todd Baker is the grandson of the (late) great leader and speaker Chief Khot-la-cha (Chief Simon Baker) of the Coast Salish tribe The Squamish Nation located in the beautiful city of Vancouver.

With honor and by request he began drawing for his tribe in his preteens and had ‘The National Living Treasure’ Bill Reid critiqued his first instrumental crest design, and instead of using his thunderbird design as the new logo for the Squamish tribe, he went straight to a limited edition and hasn't looked back. Since then he has done numerous pieces for institutions and organizations around the world. These include limited editions for the Peace Federation of Canada, Teachers Federation of B.C., Canadian Lacrosse association, design work for the Heart disease, Diabetes, and Heart and Stroke foundation, the Cancer Society, the Kids fund and the Vancouver Opera House. And his design work can be found around the world.

Although thoroughly enjoying his work here, Mr. Baker's heart was in fashion. This passion drove him to begin school in Los Angeles and New York. While attending school at these prestigious institutions he was honored with a trip to Paris for being the most accomplished artist of the school year. He began a new career as a fashion designer and worked for design houses such as Donna Karan and the Gap, and CAD design work for Ralph Lauren, Ann Taylor, and Lacoste. After studying and working for 9 years in Paris, London, and New York, Todd finally came home to his family. Upon his return his dream has been to carry on a cultural tradition of bringing knowledge to the people thru the looking glass of the northwest coast native art and its legends.