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Transformations carve legacy in Campbell River

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. – Wooden works of art are currently on display at Frank James Park – and will be all summer long.

Artists from as far away as Alberta created the 22 carvings during the Transformations on the Shore event that ran June 19th to 23rd.

The Campbell River Shoreline Arts Society puts on the annual event, which celebrated its 23rd year.

Society president Don Daniels said the bar is raised every year, as the event grows in popularity.

“What is happening is that the novice and amateur carvers are getting out of their backyards,” he said. “One of the objectives of the Shoreline Arts (Society) is to get them into the parks and after 23 years, the kids that started years ago are in a professional category now or semi-professional. Their talents are getting better because they are simply getting out and carving more.”

Transformations on the Shore at Frank James Park was a huge success. (Troy Landreville, MyCampbellRiverNow.com staff)

Daniels added that the creations get more interesting each and every year.

During the first couple of days of the event, the wood is an open canvas for the carvers.

Then they start to take shape, Daniels said: “You’d be surprised what you think they start off with and what they end up with.”

Transformations on the Shore at Frank James Park was a huge success. (Troy Landreville, MyCampbellRiverNow.com staff)

Daniels said the carvings will stay put for the public’s enjoyment for the rest of the summer.

After that, they are moved to various locations around Campbell River.

“People sponsor us prior to the event,” Daniels said. “If you make a donation to the Shoreline Arts of $1,000 you are eligible for a carving. And of course, the more money you do donate out, you get into the order of pick.”

Among the eye-catching carvings was Junior Henderson’s tribute to Missing Indigenous and Murdered Women. 

“He took himself out of the competition this year just to focus on his carving piece,” Daniels said. 

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