The name Manos (“Hands” in the Spanish language) is intended to convey the idea physicality of the matter, focusing in the elements of composition, colour, texture and ultimately the primordial love for the act of art making. The practice deepens dealing with subjects of personal interest and passions of a lifetime such as music, architecture, poetry and history, particularly the history of art in the western world. Originally from Chile but now makes his home in Canada. Value: $500

The name Manos (“Hands” in the Spanish language) is intended to convey the idea physicality of the matter, focusing in the elements of composition, colour, texture and ultimately the primordial love for the act of art making. The practice deepens dealing with subjects of personal interest and passions of a lifetime such as music, architecture, poetry and history, particularly the history of art in the western world. Originally from Chile but now makes his home in Canada. Value: $500

’Starbucks Mermaid’ Watercolour & gauche on Fabriano cotton paper 18”X13”. Alex Kaiser is a graduate of Alberta College of Art and Design. His practice has included ceramics, fashion design and photography but his main focus currently is gardening as an art practice as well as sumi ink, watercolour and gauche. His work is inspired by European folk tale illustration, traditional Chinese ink painting and anime. The subject matter is influenced by the hidden parts of the natural world, dreams and esoterica. Value: $300

’Birch Landscape’ Yasutomo gold black ink on Arches watercolour paper 14”X11”. Alex Kaiser is a graduate of Alberta College of Art and Design. His practice has included ceramics, fashion design and photography but his main focus currently is gardening as an art practice as well as sumi ink, watercolour and gauche. His work is inspired by European folk tale illustration, traditional Chinese ink painting and anime. The subject matter is influenced by the hidden parts of the natural world, dreams and esoterica. Value: $300

’The Rocking Horse’ Acrylic on Canvas 20”X16”. Kriss Boggild has studied painting, drawing and textile arts at Langara College and Emily Carr University. Her artistic practice is influenced by her love of Canadian land and seascapes, and by her love of textiles and quilting. Mixed media art has been a central aspect of her art practice. Later in her career her interpretations of the world have become more abstract. She splits her time between Vancouver and Mayne Island in the Southern Gulf Islands. Value: $400