HERONS

HERONSTravis Shilling (b. 1978), a contemporary Indigenous artist and the son of acclaimed painter Arthur Shilling, creates powerful, expressive works that merge storytelling, history, and environmental awareness. Known for his dynamic brushwork and cinematic use of colour, Shillings paintings transport viewers into evocative landscapes that explore the impact of climate change while illuminating overlooked narratives. His work reflects a deep sense of

I am sure Walter also admired the Winnipeg fall colours

bridging traditional Canadian landscape art with a modern

almost idealized form

is an award-winning contemporary painter celebrated for her abstract interpretations of the Canadian prairies and mountains

shaped by a background in philosophy

and personal reflection in viewers

Drawing on decades of experience in fine art

each “scale” is carefully shaped

then cut up

She always searches for those deeper treasures that exist beneath the surface

This was no different

Throughout my life I have heard this expressed in so many different ways from friends