Art for Conservation
Pacific Wild features the artwork of people who contribute to wildlife conservation in the Great Bear Rainforest:
Ellie Archer
Raised in southern Alberta ranch country, Ellie’s initial love of horses grew to encompass all of the animals that lived in the surrounding wilderness. “Seeing animals in their wild environment were what gave me a sense of place in this world”. Bears, wolves, mountain lions and wild horses hold a significant place in her heart. Ellie sculpts her wild creatures first in clay, and then finishes them in bronze. She loves the strength and timeless existence that exists in this medium. Sculpting allows exploration of her deep respect for these animals and encourages her sense of community with the natural world.
Ellie has been a life-long advocate for animals. She recognizes that their world and our world is one and the same and that environmental threats affect all of our survival. In addition to volunteering much of her time to endeavours that protect these animals, Ellie also donates a portion of her proceeds to conservation work.
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Today, Ellie lives with her husband in the Bella Coola Valley on the central coast of British Columbia. She runs a roadside Art Gallery which exhibits the work of many local artists who too engage and adore this wild world. They welcome guests to come and visit and explore this wonderfully rich and diverse area.
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We hope you enjoy this sampling of Ellie's work. To contact her directly about these or other pieces, please write to
ancientbear@xplornet.com
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