February Feature Artist - Michael Epp

Artist Reception: Saturday, February 8, 3 - 5

I would like to think that art is a reflection of spirit, a tangle of emotion, a spark from within, that eventually ignites into something far beyond the realm of reality; it has the ability to inspire one to believe in the unbelievable. That being said, I have no words to describe the soul of my work. It will speak to everyone differently, and my hopes are to rekindle the magic held within us all. Growing up on the west coast of British Columbia has allowed me the privilege to slow down and take time to explore the hidden wonders of our temperate rain forests, rugged mountains, and raw coastlines. I cannot deny this has made a great impression on me as a person, but also as an artist. Working as a prop maker on the Hobbit films in New Zealand for a year has furthered my skills in various mediums, which fueled my interest in many forms of creation; this led to some exciting personal commissions from Weta Workshop's creator Sir Richard Taylor. While in Belfast, Northern Ireland two years ago, I was very lucky to be contacted by the jewellers of Game of Thrones in regards to join their team, but instead took up a brief role as a Wildling.

Be it here or across the vast seas, I look forward to reflecting on how I evolve, grow, and fully immerse myself into an ever changing world of wonder and curiosity .