“People on the Coast seem to appreciate art more than on the mainland. Maybe moving to a beautiful location stimulates that."

For decades, long-time Sunshine Coast resident Kerri Luciani has been following her passion to create. This journey has led her on a wonderfully meandering path, following beauty and inspiration.

"The places we have been, the pathways of a former adventure. We are always fading into and out of moments in life. The beginning and the end are thus the essence of each sacred being."

While this past year has kept many musicians and performers off the stage, a lot of songwriters and composers have used the down time to create new works.

Kimberley Francis has divined a thoughtful expression in her enchanting cedar carvings that reflects a deep affinity for the human experience in our natural world.

The vessels and candles, perfect for tea lights or succulent plants, are also compelling as stand-alone art objects. They have a lovely weight in the hand, yet call to mind the fragility of eggshells.

Cindy’s design inspirations come from the beautiful wild flora and fauna that the Coast provides. In her collection you’ll find many local critters living in the Pacific Northwest coastal rain forest.

Pia Sillem's sculptures take the deeply familiar forms of young leaves unfurling, old leaves curling, of seeds and seed pods. We are reminded of the symmetry in life cycles, from beginning to end.

Motoko’s large acrylic paintings are minimalist, with a strong sense of design, with influences from abstract impressionism as well as Japanese classical painting with its emphasis on nature, simplicity, and harmony.