DAHLIAS AND HYDRANGEA 21 he carved his first mask

he carved his first mask at the age of 13 and has since developed a practice that bridges contemporary expression with ancestral Kwakwaka’wakw traditions

and a self-taught

Painting makes me more aware of the place I live and hopefully the world that I live in

Based on Salt Spring Island

They would often pay for their stay by donating paintings

DAHLIAS AND HYDRANGEA 21 he carved his first maskThe floral artwork of Robert Lemay is best understood as a blend of classical realism and contemporary style, focused on creating an immersive, sensory experience rather than just a decorative still life. A particular point of inspiration for his work comes from numerous visits to Campo de Fiori, a famous bustling square in central Rome, Italy, renowned for its daily flower market. Lemays flower paintings are not merely representations of bouquets;