Douglas Walker was born in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada in 1953.  In 1974, without any formal training, he started photographing with a 1929 Kodak fold out camera. Continuing to photograph landscapes and people, as well as studying with master photographers such as John Sexton and Dr Wayne Lynch, Douglas became a skilled technician and developed an eye for form and design. Throughout his years as a photographer, he has participated in many shows, sometimes in the capacity of curator.  In 2000, he instructed photojournalism at the University Of Regina. After relocating to Vancouver Island in 2003, Douglas began to blend his love for gardening with his love for art. Starting with discarded fence wire and an endless supply of found objects, he began to” decorate” the landscape. Rusty wire gave way to copper pipe, and found objects gave way to recycled musical instruments, brass, copper, silver and glass collectables. Refining and developing his design and technique over the last few years Douglas has become an acclaimed sculptor in his own right. Douglas’s eclectic sculptures are now found in private and corporate collections across Canada, United States and abroad.

Artist’s Statement

 Having been a gardener, a lover of “watery things” and an artist for many years, making garden sculpture seems natural to me. Combining discarded tubas, french horns and old ornaments with water and wind has challenged my abilities in a very gratifying way. I wake up in the morning with a fresh, new idea and cannot wait to get to my studio.  What a privilege it is to work and earn a living as an artist.

  

Associations

Comox Valley Community Arts Council
Comox Valley Art Gallery

Campbell River Community Art Gallery

British Columbia Craft Association