Blue Horse Folk Art Gallery, Salt Spring Island

Nestled in the quiet but vibrant
community of Salt Spring Island
is a place of unusual creativity and beauty:
Blue Horse Folk Art Gallery.

Blue Horse is home to the acclaimed folk art
animal sculptures of Paul Burke
and the uniquely elegant raku vases and lamps
of Anna Gustafson.

A particular curved branch from an apple tree,
a gnarled and interesting cedar root,
a piece of weathered juniper from a windswept island,
all of these might inspire Paul Burke
in the creation of a unique
folk-art animal sculpture.

Anna Gustafson's body of work reflects
a diverse and inventive use of materials,
a fascination with texture and
a sense of adventure in colour.
Visual storytelling is the consistent thread
that weaves through her collection,
from raku to painting and even furniture.

Raven with Sun

Paul Burke

Dragonfly Lamp

Anna Gustafson