Jodi Forster Biography
"To be creative is to be fully alive."

Jodi Forster beachcombing photo detail, Jodi Forster art work, Web Of Life

Jodi enjoys the process of discovery whether exploring the rythym of color in her watercolor paintings, developing texture in her colored pencil drawings or exploring the sweep of
sculptural form in wood. Working intuitively with an array of mediums Jodi's work reflects
her sensitive relationship with the physical and spiritual landscape of the Canadian west coast.

The wilderness community of Cortes Island at the north end of Georgia Strait has been home for 15 years.
Favorite creative activities...., acrylic and watercolour painting, colored pencil and ink drawing,
wood carving, wood sculpture, shell rattle construction with bone, hide and gems, beach rambles.

ART EDUCATION - In many areas, Jodi is self taught. learning a lot of her skills by simply "doing", responding to the process. Specific drawing and design skills have been developed through courses with Victoria's Rita Edwards and with studio partner Dianne Bersea. Drum and rattle workshops with Kristen Scholfield-Sweet have provided expertise for hide and found object assemblies. Wood carving and wood sculpture skills have been honed through workshops and carving experience with a number of west coast carvers including:
Loretta Joseph, Victoria, B.C.
Ed Snyder, Nanoose, B.C.
Phil Ashby at Hollyhock, B.C.
Henry Nola, Tofino, B.C.

SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS

October 28th and ongoing, 2010
Reflecting Spirit Gallery, Ucluelet, Vancouver Island BC.

September / October 2010
Lobby Exhibit, Campbell River Public Art Gallery

August 13, August 22, 2010
EARTH BOUND, FIVE PERSPECTIVES, GROUP SHOW, Jodi Forster, Donna Naven, Catherine Tableau, Volker Steigemann, Doug Weyler

May 2010
Campbell River Public Art Gallery, Member Show, Award of Merit

May 2009
Campbell River Public Art Gallery, Member Show, Honourable Mention

September 2005, Meeting the Muse 3 woman
show, Grasshopper Gallery, Quadra Isand

April 2001, Brant Festival Carving Competion, Parksville, B.C. Award, Best of Show, Native Style Carving and four other awards

Sept 2000 Featured Artist
Artisans Courtyard,Courtenay, B.C.

May 1998 STEPPING AWAY
Alliance of Saltspring Artists, Saltspring Is., B.C.

Fall 1997 16th ANNUAL OPEN CALL
Campbell River Public Art Gallery
Campbell River, B.C.

May 1998 STEPPING AWAY
Alliance of Saltspring Artists, Saltspring Is., B.C.

Fall 1997 16th ANNUAL OPEN CALL
Campbell River Public Art Gallery
Campbell River, B.C.

May 1997 ONE-WOMAN ART SHOW
Private home, Victoria, B.C.

Dec 1996- Jan 1997 WORKS OF ART
Group show, Anshan Gallery, Toronto, Ontario

Sept 1996 THE LITTORAL EDGE
A three-artist group show
Barefoot Gallery, Cortes Island, B.C.

July 1996 ONE-WOMAN ART SHOW
Private home, Victoria, B.C.

June 1996 HERE I AM
A one-woman art show
Tidemark Live Arts Theatre, Campbell River, B.C.
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