The Art Gallery Osoyoos held its recent Poster Competition 2024 with the winner announced on January 6 with the winning poster on display at a special event to thank the gallery’s volunteers as well as supporters of the gallery.
Trista Bassett took first place for her watercolour painting titled “Osoyoos, B.C.”.
She was presented with a certificate by Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff and she also received a monetary award. “I chose this image of Osoyoos from a photo I took in 2021, my first trip down there with my husband.
“As recent residents of Summerland, we were captivated by the subtle differences in the landscape and the desert feel of this area, surrounded by Okanagan mountains.
“I think the image captures the region well, while still showing the unique landscape of the town.”
The image was selected by a panel of outside judges, who also considered other submissions by local artists.
The judges did not know the identities of the artists when they made their decision. Local artists were invited to submit artwork on the theme of, “A recognizable image of the Osoyoos area.”
2024 Art Gallery Osoyoos Poster Contest second place went to Diane Akey’s artwork titled “Nk’Mip Canyon”. Sherani Theophilus photo.
Second place in the poster contest went to Diane Akey for her painting titled “Nk’mip Canyon”. Speaking of her painting she said: “When I have an opportunity to pleine aire paint I know I am going to experience an adventure. I choose a location; a scene is selected and I begin my painting!”
She adds that weather is a factor and typically she completes her outdoor painting within 2-4 hours. “One of my favourite spots to paint is the Nk’Mip Desert Walk. I appreciate the muted colours of the desert path steeped in quiet.
An exhibition of the entries runs until Saturday, January 27, 2024. The limited-edition, signed posters by Bassett will be available from Jan. 13 for $30 with the money to support the gallery.
