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Art in the Library – Pender Island Public Library
2025/01/15 - 2025/03/19
Art in the Library
Dave Allen – Souther Gulf Island Perspectives
Photographs
Bio by artist.
In July of 2023 I moved to Pender Island and have been able to capture, what I think are some iconic images of this island and of many of the other Southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia.
I was born and raised on the Great Lakes in Southwestern Ontario and have been living and working around water and nature my entire life. My interest in photography began at the age of twelve with my first film camera and has continued to this day but now with Nikon’s digital equipment. Water has always been a great influence on my life and still continues, as you will find water in the majority of my photographs. Throughout high school, college and onto careers with the Ontario and Alberta provincial governments I was only able to dabble in photography but in 1999 that all changed when I left government life and entered the private sector. This change allowed me the time, resources and opportunity to get serious about photography. In 2013 I moved from Alberta to Mayne Island. I have travelled and captured images extensively across Canada, France, and Egypt, the results of which you will find here. Hopefully later this year or next I will be back in Europe and back again to the East Coast of Canada. Over the years I have won several photography awards including from Canadian Geographic, Elk Island Art Society, and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. I continue to develop and perfect my technical skills and develop my own style.
Please come have a look at my photography on my website at: Allanography.ca
A Partnership with Ptarmigan Arts.
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