For the second time, Artist Cheryl Wilson-Smith of Red Lake is a finalist for the Salt Spring National Art Prize.
Her piece titled “Granite and Lichen” uses glass and cement and depicts strong hints of the Boreal Forest.
Wilson-Smith she got the inspiration from a piece of granite she walks by everyday that has orange lichen growing on the side.
She says she was stunned, honoured and excited by the news.
Wilson-Smith is one of 50 finalists and is eligible to win one of eight awards totaling $30,000.
The winners of the national competition will be announced on October 21st at a Gala Awards Night.
Wilson-Smith attended Salt Spring in 2015 and she fell in love with artists in attendance.
She called the visit an amazing experience.
To view her work and for more information, visit www.cherylwilsonsmith.com
To learn more about the awards, visit www.saltspringartprize.ca
(Picture: 2015 entry from Cheryl Wilson-Smith in Salt National Awards)
