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Art Island S2E4: Bob Cain - Photographer
In this episode of ART ISLAND, filmmaker Zsofin Sheehy sits in studio with Bob Cain, a self-taught photographer whose journey began at the age of five in Vancouver, BC. After moving to Hornby Island in 1972, Bob balanced work in building houses and highways while never putting down his camera. Immersed in the island’s vibrant community of artists and eccentrics, Bob documented over 10,000 moments of Hornby’s nature, life, and culture. Sifting through some memorable highlights of his collection, Bob shares how photography has been a lifelong passion and an essential part of his identity, capturing the spirit of the island and the people he loves.
[About Robert H. Cain]
Born in Vancouver, B.C. in 1944, Robert (Bob) Cain began his photography career with managing Focus Prints, a professional photography business in Vancouver from 1965 to 1970. In 1972, he relocated to Hornby Island where he continued his photography practice, creating work which has been exhibiting since the 1970s and published in numerous books and magazines. While his expertise spans architectural, advertising, product, and studio photography, his true passion lies in documentary and fine art. Over nearly five decades, he has documented the lives, activities, and transformations of his fellow Hornby Islanders.
Website: www.rcainphoto.com/
[Art Island: Perspectives from a Creative Community]
Who are the individuals that comprise the vibrant artistic community of Hornby Island? This 10-episode docu-series looks into the personal lives and artistic perspectives of local artists - our community members. Expanding on how they became artists, what inspires their art, challenges they've encountered, and how they persevered, Art Island is a deep dive into why artists feel art is important and how it has the power to affect us all.
[Credits]
A Film By - Zsofin Sheehy
Associate Producer - Emma Walter
Camera & Audio Assistant - Ella McMechan
Sound Mix & Design - Matt Copeland
Title Animation - Grigorii Kniagnitskii
Colour - Bogdan Mykytenko
[Music]
Lance Conrad
James Spaite
Nick Loux
Roger Stark
[Photos courtesy of]
Bob Cain
ART ISLAND was created on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.
Funding for this episode of ART ISLAND is provided by the Canada Council for the Arts, BC Arts Council, and the Province of British Columbia.
©2024
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Art Island S2E3: Anne Ngan - Painter
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In Episode 3 of Art Island Season 2, filmmaker Zsofin Sheehy meets Anne Ngan in her Downes Point home studio. Anne painting and drawing practice explores her inner self, blending emotions and intellect, heavily influenced by spirituality and nature. Her creative process is a dance with inspiration, demanding discipline and surrender. Anne's life is organic, intertwined with her art, gardening, ...
Art Island S2E2: Michael McNamara - Designer & Builder
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Season 2 of ART ISLAND continues with the visionary Michael McNamara, co-founder of Blue Sky Design, at his Hornby Island studio. Filmmaker Zsofin Sheehy explores Michael's 50-year journey of integrating design and building, creating spaces with a deep spiritual connection to the landscape and community. Michael shares his experiences and insights into responsive architecture and the collaborat...
Art Island S2E1: Susan Crowe - Potter
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Season 2 of ART ISLAND opens with legendary Susan Crowe in her studio, Cannon Road Pottery. Filmmaker Zsofin Sheehy follows Susan through her home and 40-year pottery practice on Hornby Island. A self-professed "compulsive maker," Susan shares her process as a producer, how she motivates herself and keeps herself open to new ideas, techniques, and products. Above all, the life of friendship and...
Art Island S1E10: Vass Éva Rozsa - Artist
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In Episode 10 of Art Island, Season 1, filmmaker Zsofin Sheehy sits down with Vass Éva Rozsa, a one-of-a-kind artist who makes anything, and everything, she sets her mind to. Through her studio, garden, and the bounty of inspiration on Hornby Island, we follow Éva and learn more about her life and the fearless way she approaches making. From jewellery and hats to drawing, painting, and clay scu...
Art Island S1E9: Tom Knott - Artist
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In Episode 9 of Art Island, filmmaker Zsofin Sheehy finds sculptor Tom Knott nestled in the heart of Hornby Island's forests on Mount Geoffrey, where he lives and works. Tom's practice is an ongoing search for deep meaning and wider connection through his welded kinetic steel sculptures, which manage to combine mathematics and lyricism all at once. In this interview he imparts a lifetime of wis...
Art Island S1E8: Elaine Savoie - Painter, Market Gardener
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In Episode 8 of Art Island, filmmaker Zsofin Sheehy meets painter Elaine Savoie on her Hornby Island homestead and Studio. An unapologetic iconoclast, Elaine uses her painting practice to question the norms of her Catholic upbringing and human-centred society. The conversation follows Elaine's life of making, raised by the community of island artists and shaped by her process, connection to the...
Art Island S1E7: Gordon Payne - Artist
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In Episode 7 of Art Island, filmmaker Zsofin Sheehy enters enriching world of artist Gordon Payne in his Downes Point studio. Through his monk-like painting process, experimental sculptures, and never ending journey into the philosophy and criticism of art, Gordon shares how he has developed a practice of acting as a channel for the expression of artistic thinkers through time. The conversation...
Art Island S1E6: Alpen Kelley - Painter, Printmaker & Jeweller
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In Episode 6 of ART ISLAND, filmmaker Zsofin Sheehy brings viewers into the intimate studio of Alpen Kelley, whose life has been dedicated to the pursuit of artistic expression. Kelley, a seasoned painter, printmaker, and jeweller, shares her struggles, but also pragmatic view of being an artist: a process of continuous and enthusiastic learning. We are guided through the rich tapestry of Kelle...
Hornby Island Arts Centre | Walkthrough October 2023
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Hornby Arts Centre progress, October 2023
Hornby Island Studio Tour 2023
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The Hornby Arts 5th Annual Summer Studio Tour is back July 16 17. This is your chance to explore the hidden gems of Hornby Island's art scene, forge connections with talented creators, and bring home one-of-a-kind treasures that will enrich your life. Credits: Director & cinematographer: Zsofin Sheehy Producer: Hornby Arts Second Camera: Kris Krüg Location Sound: Liam Wheatley Sound Design: Mat...
Art Island S1E5: Tony Wilson - Musician, Composer, Author
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In Episode 5 of ART ISLAND, Zsofin Sheehy joins jazz composer Tony Wilson in his Hornby Island studio, where the seeds of Tony's musical journeys are sown and cultivated. Tony shares both the joy, challenges, and drive behind his singular career and the expressive, often improvised compositions that earned him respect as one of the foremost jazz composers and musicians in Canada. But Tony's mus...
Art Island S1E4: Michelle Nyberg - Painter
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In Episode 4 of ART ISLAND, Zsofin Sheehy joins painter Michelle Nyberg in a few of her favourite places around the island- her outdoor studio, the Sandpiper shoreline, and the Hornby Community Hall. In parallel, we are taken on a journey through Michelle's creative career, one in which she has honed her creative process of absorbing the beautiful details of the world and translating them into ...
Art Island S1E3: Moragh Eilish - Mixed Media Artist
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In Episode 3 of ART ISLAND we meet Moragh Eilish at her Hornby Island homestead. Working in drawing, painting, and as a tattoo artist, Moragh shares how her creative upbringing, engagement in artistic countercultures and the inspiration of alternative living models have led to a life of artistic pursuit and community-seeking through her practice. [About Moragh Eilish] Moragh Eilish is a visual ...
Art Island S1E2: Tom Burrows - Sculptor
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In Episode 2 of Art Island, we meet artist Tom Burrows in his handmade Downes Point home. Tom’s practice - which over 50 years has encompassed poly-resin colour fields, abstract sculpture, and designing and building unconventional dwellings - has become canon in Canadian art. He shares insights into his storied career and the legacy of 1970's counterculture on both his own work and society toda...
Art Island S1E1: Alina Milek - Flower Farmer, Florist, and Jeweller
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Art Island S1E1: Alina Milek - Flower Farmer, Florist, and Jeweller
Thoughts On Our New Arts Centre
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Thoughts On Our New Arts Centre
Hornby Island Community Arts Centre
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Hornby Island Community Arts Centre
Traditional With A Twist
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Traditional With A Twist
Mino Devost "With Me"
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Mino Devost "With Me"
Hornby Arts Studio Tour Summer 2022
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Hornby Arts Studio Tour Summer 2022
Rose Hip teachings from Elder Barb Whyte
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Rose Hip teachings from Elder Barb Whyte
Charles van Sandywk At Geoffrey Gardens
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Charles van Sandywk At Geoffrey Gardens
Art Of Gardening: A Painter's Garden With Anne Ngan
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Art Of Gardening: A Painter's Garden With Anne Ngan
HerringFest Art Show Walk Through 2022
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HerringFest Art Show Walk Through 2022
Art Of Gardening: Geoffrey Gardens
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Art Of Gardening: Geoffrey Gardens
Art Of Gardening: Goya Ngan
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Art Of Gardening: Goya Ngan
Art Of Gardening: End Of The Road Garden
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Art Of Gardening: End Of The Road Garden
Art Of Gardening: Pam Gordon
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Art Of Gardening: Pam Gordon
How To Make A Paper Rose
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How To Make A Paper Rose

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  • @mariannedanhofbekkers2671
    @mariannedanhofbekkers2671 9 годин тому

    We all should be able to live like she is. She’s a very fortunate lady. I loved watching her.

  • @marthejung3835
    @marthejung3835 10 годин тому

    Es geht mir zu Herzen! Danke!

  • @bonnieinglis6478
    @bonnieinglis6478 13 годин тому

    Beautiful…Hornby history caught by the eye of Bob Cain…PRICELESS!

  • @ShannonWarwick
    @ShannonWarwick 13 годин тому

    Beautifully done!👍🏽✨

  • @user-mu4xn3vd3w
    @user-mu4xn3vd3w 17 годин тому

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful Hornby Island family. They are the fabric of Mother Earth. They keep her healthy and she keeps you healthy.

  • @bishkahunter7197
    @bishkahunter7197 18 годин тому

    I live 11,585 kms away from Hornby Island. And these photographs are being enjoyed here. Thank you 🐨

  • @gbear768
    @gbear768 День тому

    Beautiful when an artform becomes who you are and it doesn't matter if you get paid or not, it's just what you do. Love this,

  • @ismail-art
    @ismail-art День тому

    makes you feel like life is like a film strip

  • @maisycakes1125
    @maisycakes1125 День тому

    I have throughly enjoyed every single video I’ve watched in this series. Thankyou to the artists and video makers.

  • @ritajordan6598
    @ritajordan6598 День тому

    O.m.g what a beautiful Lady. I would love to read her life story. ❤

  • @MariamTodua-e5r
    @MariamTodua-e5r 3 дні тому

    I came across this video by chance and I'm glad I saw this person. The world is really beautiful and especially when such people exist.❤✨

  • @claudyjansenvanhetlaar3285
    @claudyjansenvanhetlaar3285 3 дні тому

    What a beautiful creature

    • @HornbyArts
      @HornbyArts 2 дні тому

      Thank you for your comment!

  • @LoveIsEverything2468
    @LoveIsEverything2468 4 дні тому

    Your filmmaking is so inspiring!! Love how you put together the clips with her talking and slowed down parts. The video itself is a work of art. Beautifully done!!

  • @johanneberube6682
    @johanneberube6682 4 дні тому

    🌹💖

  • @katherinestobbe5556
    @katherinestobbe5556 5 днів тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Dearest heart, Alina…the contents of this video is incredibly beautiful… SO peaceful… Almighty God has blessed you SO incredibly with amazing gifts and talents! He is The Author and Designer of everything beautiful…each flower, each tree, each colour, every detail, everything SO intricate that just can take your breath away…Almighty God created you and all of the beauty all around you! It’s SO precious to listen to you tonight and that you Deeply Appreciate all that God has made SO beautifully! Thankyou for sharing your heart…❤

  • @bethsabee2998
    @bethsabee2998 5 днів тому

    Merci beaucoup pour ce partage. I love colors too. What a simply life. Being old don't afraid me now. 😊Mervellous artist! 🙏🌹🌹🌹

  • @sherigaynorcreativeawakenings
    @sherigaynorcreativeawakenings 5 днів тому

    What a heARTfelt spirit. Alina, shows us what it means to live a creative life. Your garden is absolutely stunning! The healing energy of both your equisite garden of flowers and your stunning jewelry is clearly created with the love that is in your heart and soul. As an artist, my heart broke when you talked about change. I have lived through this my entire life, I'm almost 65. The artists create a culture of community and creativity, wealthy folks find it, think it's an amazing place to live and all the artists are forced out. This is happening in my current community...yet again. So many of my friends are having to leave now. So what will be left? Not the cool, creative culture that made it a wonderful place to live. I pray this doesn't happen to Hornby, although looking at housing prices on Zillow, I fear it already has. Thank you for sharing your life story with all of us.🌺

  • @organicpaul
    @organicpaul 6 днів тому

    Superb and sublime!

  • @UmaAuroville
    @UmaAuroville 6 днів тому

    THANK YOU for a beautiful video, a beautiful human being, beautiful flowers...a wonderful garden

  • @belindarosenheim2322
    @belindarosenheim2322 7 днів тому

    His name is Indika and he gardens. Does no one else find this hilarious??😂

  • @sydneykasmar
    @sydneykasmar 8 днів тому

    Anne, I too allow the art I'm working with to direct the process, select the colors and materials. It's a wonderful way to experience ourself - being in harmony with what is beyond our learned beingness.

  • @evermoreart
    @evermoreart 8 днів тому

    How inspiring! 😊 Your outside is aged (beautifully) but your inside is as youthful and vibrant and the same as it ever was. ❤️

  • @PhotoWix
    @PhotoWix 9 днів тому

    Beautiful reflections on the consciousness of nature.

  • @eunicemarin9839
    @eunicemarin9839 9 днів тому

    Bellísimo!!!

  • @CathyF-hw1jh
    @CathyF-hw1jh 9 днів тому

    Very well said. And that reminds me…it’s time for another tree. Thank you.

  • @ange9748
    @ange9748 9 днів тому

    i'm always surprised at the amazig people I meet through UA-cam. Tony I loved listen to what you have to say about life. Your view of humanity is well understood by me through my heart. It is the modesty that you radiate... and your open face shows the possibilities of becomming human. Thanks for the good tunes you give into this world. And thanks to the film team who makes it possible to show such people,

  • @UmaAuroville
    @UmaAuroville 10 днів тому

    Thank you, very nice...enjoy every moment, the present, in all its fullness...we are lucky...happy summer 🙏🌸🏵🌺🌼🌷🥀🌹

  • @organicpaul
    @organicpaul 10 днів тому

    Amazing film , loved every minute!

  • @Cordelia-again
    @Cordelia-again 10 днів тому

    Her artwork is stunning, I would love to own a piece and hang it in my studio.

  • @ange9748
    @ange9748 10 днів тому

    Wonderful! It is so precious to meet people like Anne Ngan - even if on the UA-cam channel. She became at once close to my heart...or my soul? I can't feel the differens. I appreciate the way she lives, the way she walks, the way she talks, the way she paints.....it's a wonderful silent und strong message she represents with her being just like that. It feels like ablessing for me to have met her... even we live so far away from each other. I didn't feel the distance. Thank you for the opportunity of this connection.

  • @nicolekirsteller4877
    @nicolekirsteller4877 11 днів тому

    je viens de vous découvrir de l´autre cÕté de l´equateur sur ma plage désertique brésilenne, où je peint comme vous depuis toujours. C´est bon de rencontrer des ãmes soeurs dans notre long parcours. Oui, tout est dit. La solitude volontaire, qui apaisit nos vieux jours et donne du carburant pour notre créativité.

  • @UmaAuroville
    @UmaAuroville 11 днів тому

    🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏🦋🦋🦋

  • @no806
    @no806 11 днів тому

    Wow!!! Just magical ✨️ 🌱🌳🪻

  • @no806
    @no806 11 днів тому

    How lucky you are to have grown up on such a wonderful island and living with a beautiful community. I wouldn't move either. Lovely human being. Thank you for sharing 😊 love to the kitty 😺

  • @beatrizanez3827
    @beatrizanez3827 11 днів тому

    She is very special. I love her work.

  • @izabelakin4740
    @izabelakin4740 11 днів тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @ailiz7
    @ailiz7 12 днів тому

    Love the vibe of this artist woman❤❤❤

  • @roybennett206
    @roybennett206 12 днів тому

    I have one of your paintings Vass Eva you gave me 23 years ago when you kindly hosted me with Nicole Baikie before a healing show I gave, it is one of my most treasured possessions and now hangs in the house I built on Skye in Scotland, it is the one of the card players in a cafe in Hungary, I look at it every day and it speaks to the core of my souls life journey in this incarnation. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your life and work, hopefully soon I will be able to buy some of your work.

  • @ruthgunneson-poling1571
    @ruthgunneson-poling1571 13 днів тому

    Everything about her is precious: her soft accented voice. Her spirit of calmness. I'm thinking she's using watercolor colored pencils?

  • @samanthaplatt1123
    @samanthaplatt1123 13 днів тому

    Alina is the most pure and beautiful soul I have seen in a long time. Her jewelry is stunning. Thank you for sharing. The world needs to hear about more beautiful people like you.

  • @UmaAuroville
    @UmaAuroville 13 днів тому

    🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏 GRACIAS

  • @bishkahunter7197
    @bishkahunter7197 13 днів тому

    Wonderful thank you 🐨

  • @XenaArt
    @XenaArt 14 днів тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @UmaAuroville
    @UmaAuroville 14 днів тому

    THANKS.........🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @monikaap9526
    @monikaap9526 14 днів тому

    What a lovely woman! She made smile all through the video! Thank you!

  • @miryamcarolinaromobrizuela9825
    @miryamcarolinaromobrizuela9825 14 днів тому

    Qué belleza ❤

  • @bishkahunter7197
    @bishkahunter7197 14 днів тому

    Very zen…..love the trees too

  • @whoami6702
    @whoami6702 15 днів тому

    ❤ Absolutely gorgeous -- the artist herself, her creations, her way of living, and finally, the film documenting it all. It is inspiring, exhilarating, & evocative. ❤ Thank you.

  • @bhavanijai6217
    @bhavanijai6217 15 днів тому

    She your grandma Inspires my soul. Pure love here ❤

  • @kerlyn3582
    @kerlyn3582 15 днів тому

    What a beautiful, fragile, deep and talented lady. Such a wonderful, unsullied and simple soul.