COMING & GOING

Thank you! We are thrilled and honoured to partner with the Comox Valley Airport.

On view from May 15 to October 15 at the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ), Coming and Going is a group exhibition featuring work by members of ARTWRX Studio Gallery.

Inspired by movement, transition, and the rhythm of travel, the show brings a creative lens to the comings and goings of daily life. Whether visitors are arriving, departing, or simply passing through, this vibrant collection offers a moment of reflection, connection, and local artistic flair.

A heartfelt thank you to YQQ Comox Valley Airport for hosting us and supporting local art in the Comox Valley.

Sharon Lalonde

SHARON LALONDE

Since moving to the Comox Valley in 2012, Sharon Lalonde has immersed herself in painting. An Exhibiting Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists since 2018, she creates dynamic, expressive, and light-filled work. Her representational paintings explore movement and life through collage, acrylic, and diverse mark-making tools on wood panel. Continually evolving in process, Sharon aims to express fresh perspectives on the world. Her work is held in collections across Canada and internationally.

CITY IN MOTION

mixed media on wood panel

22″ X 30″

$1000

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WEAVING OF DAYS

mixed media on wood panel

22″ X 30″

$1000

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RUSH HOUR MIRAGE

mixed media on wood panel

22″ X 30″

$1000

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METROPOLIS MOMENTUM

mixed media on wood panel

20″ X 20″

$600

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URBAN VELOCITY

mixed media on wood panel

22″ X 30″

$1000

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Maggie Ziegler

MAGGIE ZIEGLER

Maggie is a mixed media artist from Vancouver Island. Her art is a reflection of the surroundings that have inspired her and the deep sense of gratitude she feels for the opportunity to express herself creatively. Her paintings are representational, striving for a sense of realism, with backgrounds that are abstract and unconventional. Maggie approaches her work with a curious and optimistic spirit, embracing the unknown outcome of each piece.

SANTIAGO STONE STEPS

digital, mixed media on wood panel 

15″ x 30″

$450

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TALES FROM THE CURRENT

acrylic on canvas

24″ x 48″

$1500

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NOWHERE BUT UP

acrylic on wood panel

20″ x 40″

$975

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NEXUS

acrylic on wood panel

24″ x 36″

$1300

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Maggie Ziegler

NICOLETTE VALIKOSKI

Nicolette Valikoski grew up among the temperate rainforests and storm-battered beaches of a small island off the west coast of Canada. This wild and gorgeous corner of the world shaped her earliest artistic expression and today inspires much of her work.

Nicolette uses layers of paint and recycled materials to create her work which results in striking sculptural pieces with rich texture and incredible depth. Her bright, dynamic explorations of nature are informed by her passion for contemporary interior design, resulting in paintings that evoke a unique sensation of being both indoors and out.

Nicolette paints out of her light-filled studio in Vancouver Island’s beautiful Comox Valley. Her work hangs in the homes of her collectors all across the world.

For commissions and collaborations email nicolettevalikoski@gmail.com

DELILAH

mixed media on canvas

24″ x 36″

$1800

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LUCI

mixed media on canvas

36″ x 36″

$2900

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KEELY

mixed media on canvas

20″ x 24″

$1150

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CIELLE

mixed media on canvas

36″ x 36″

$2900

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JOSIE

mixed media on canvas

24″ x 36″

$1900

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Shea Kotilla

SHEA KOTILLA

Being involved in making art for the past six years now has brought me to an understanding that the process (not the outcome) is the juice of an evolving art practise.

I love the journey of exploration regarding the use of art materials to evoke a human, sensory experience.

I find myself digging deeper into the practice in many ways. I study books, art images, YouTube videos, take online classes, experiment and play.

GRACE AMID CHAOS

acrylic on canvas

24″ x 48″

$1800

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TAKE ME WITH YOU

acrylic on canvas

30″ x 48″

$1800

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THE POND

oil on canvas

36″ x 36″

$2000

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WILD GARDEN

acrylic on canvas

30″ x 48″

$2200

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THE MOMENTS LIGHT

acrylic on wood panel

12″ x 12″

$350

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MY SOUL DANCED ME

acrylic on wood panel

16″ x 20″

$550

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BLUE SKY

acrylic on wood panel

16″ x 20″

$550

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NIGHT MARKET

acrylic on canvas

30″ x 48″

$2200

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THE MYSTERY WE CALL LIFE

acrylic on canvas

30″ x 48″

$2200

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MY PLACE

acrylic on wood panel

24″ x 36″

$1300

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GLOW

acrylic on wood panel

24″ x 36″

$1300

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THE HUNTRESS

acrylic on canvas

30″ x 48″

$2200

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THE HILLS

acrylic on wood panel

12″ x 12″

$350

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COME IN

oil on wood panel

12″ x 12″

$350

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Shea Kotilla

ERIN MAHER

For as long as she can remember, Erin has been drawn to the beauty and intricacies of the natural spaces that surround her. This passion and a desire to better understand the interconnectedness of natural systems led her to pursue a degree in marine biology, and is a constant source of inspiration for her work as an artist. Through her field work as a biologist, Erin has had the privilege of witnessing the resilience and beauty of remote wilderness, and the delicate balance of interactions between species, their environments, and people. Her art is an attempt to merge her experiences and scientific background with other ways of seeing our world and natural environments.

Erin works with a variety of mediums, including acrylics, oil paints, gouache, and carved linoleum block prints.

BLURRED LINES

oil on canvas

12″ x 24″

$425

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HERRING STORM

OIL ON CANVAS

18″ x 24″

$850

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THE HUNT

hand-printed linoleum block, ink on paper

11″ x 14″

$120 unframed

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DANCING SPRING

hand-printed linoleum block, ink on paper

11″ x 14″

$120 unframed

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COASTAL CUTTHROAT

hand-printed linoleum block, ink on paper

8″ x 10″

$120 unframed

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LITTLE FISH

hand-printed linoleum block, ink on paper

11″ x 14″

$120 unframed

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Larissa McLean

LARISSA McLEAN

Larissa McLean has been both a practicing artist and an art teacher for over 25 years. She graduated from the Alberta College of Art with a BFA and a BEd from The University of British Columbia. Larissa merges her love for nature and connection to flowers and plants with permaculture principles on her half acre property, where she experiments with using plants and flowers in her practice. She has a personal connection to old-growth trees, often naming them and giving them stories to tell. She likes to listen, and notices the tiniest details around her. You can often find her working at Anderton Nursery in the Perennial Section or teach community run art classes at Lake Trail School. People have also said she is a mermaid, you can often find her swimming in Comox Lake or surrounded by water, this is also present in her paintings with the flow of energy.

Larissa is a mixed-media painter that experiments with printmaking techniques in her work. She has experience teaching all ages in, drawing and painting, collage, felting, and gardening in her studio, PassionStems at “The Mill”. Her colourful, layered paintings have depth and soft glowing glazes that pull the viewer in. She wants to tell visual stories of the earth, and of her personal connections to nature and her gardens.

THE SPACE OF IRIS

acylic on canvas

12″ x 24″

$350

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A WILLING HEART

acylic on canvas

12″ x 24″

$350

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CIRCULAR

acylic on canvas

20″ x 24″

$600

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A VEIL LIFTING

acylic on canvas

12″ x 24″

$350

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AN OUT POURING OF LOVE

acylic on canvas

20″ x 20″

$550

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TRANSCEND

acylic on canvas

12″ x 24″

$350

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REACH FOR THE TRUTH

acylic on canvas

12″ x 24″

$350

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Larissa McLean

ANA GUNDZIK

Ana Gundzik is a Vancouver-born abstract painter now living in the Comox Valley, where the natural beauty of the region deeply influences her work. Her creative journey began in hairstyling and fashion, industries that shaped her keen eye for colour, texture and movement. Over time, her artistic practice evolved, weaving together these influences with her love for nature and the fluidity of abstract expression.

With a passion for painting that began in 2009, Ana has developed a distinctive style that blends bold colors with layered textures, creating pieces that evoke emotion and depth. A primarily self-taught artist, she embraces an intuitive approach, experimenting with acrylics, gouache, watercolor pencils and oil and chalk pastels to bring her vision to life. Her work is a continuous exploration of movement and contrast, balancing spontaneity with intentionality to create compositions that are both vibrant and thought-provoking.

Ana’s paintings often reflect the interplay between organic and structured forms, mirroring her background in both the natural and design worlds. She draws inspiration from the ever-changing landscapes of the West Coast and the emotional resonance of colour. Each piece carries a sense of energy and transformation, inviting viewers to interpret their own emotions and experiences within her work.

Her creative process is deeply personal, rooted in exploration and an openness to change. She embraces the unpredictability of mixed media, allowing each piece to evolve naturally. Whether through bold gestural marks or delicate layered details, Ana’s work captures the tension between control and freedom, offering a dynamic visual experience that continues to evolve along with her artistic journey.

WE ALMOST BECAME

mixed media on canvas

30″ x 48″

$2400

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REGARDING EARTH AND SKY

mixed media on canvas

24″ x 30″

$720

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INTO THE BLUE

mixed media on canvas

30″ x 36″

$1300

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AND THEN SERENITY

mixed media on canvas

30″ x 36″

$1080

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THE SIZE OF IT

mixed media on canvas

30″ x 48″

$1450

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ME AND THE LONG ROAD

mixed media on canvas

36″ x 48″

$1750

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DREAM FIELD

mixed media on canvas

30″ x 40″

$1200

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IL TEMPO CORRE

mixed media on canvas

24″ x 30″

$720

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MAPPING AND TRAVERSING

mixed media on canvas

30″ x 36″

$1080

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FREEDOM INITIATION

mixed media on canvas

24″ x 48″

$1160

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