Artist Statement

I see the world as a rich source of inspiration. I am interested in how the world works, how humans interact, how our wilderness is shrinking with the growth of cities and the resulting outfall of human activity. I am particularly concerned about the effect humans have on the natural environment.

I feel at ease with most media. It is important for me to honour my materials, reveal my process and create artwork that stimulates the imagination and moves the soul. My artwork examines a variety of issues, including urban decay, global issues and the beauty of the world around us.

Biography

Dorothy Doherty received her art education from Vancouver School of Art (Emily Carr University of Art & Design) and Capilano University. She holds a Masters degree in Art History (University of Victoria) and a PDP (Simon Fraser University). She continues to take courses and workshops in a variety of media.

Dorothy was born in Vancouver, BC. After graduating from art school, she lived for 20 years in various parts of BC, teaching ceramics in Victoria, Williams Lake, Cranbrook, the Kootenays and other areas, as well as teaching credit courses for Cariboo College (Thompson Rivers University). After completing university, Dorothy worked as an art and civilizations instructor for school district #44 (North Vancouver). Later, she attended the Studio Art program at Capilano University to upgrade her skills and discover where she fits into the current art scene.

Website: www.dorothydoherty.net

Twitter: @dorothydoherty1

Instagram: @dorothydohertyart

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