In Episode 6 of ART ISLAND, filmmaker Zsofin Sheehy brings viewers into the intimate studio of Alpen Kelley, whose life has been dedicated to the pursuit of artistic expression. Kelley, a seasoned painter, printmaker, and jeweller, shares her struggles, but also pragmatic view of being an artist: a process of continuous and enthusiastic learning. We are guided through the rich tapestry of Kelley's artistic process, witnessing her distinct expressive style through the variety of media she has mastered through her lifetime.

[About Alpen Kelley]
Alpen Kelley began learning and practicing art from a young age, a discipline which grew from lessons in a cold studio on Saturday mornings. Through her artistic practice, Kelley has achieved renown as a Master printmaker, painter, and silversmith, though all of her work comes back to a foundation of prolific drawing and sketching. Over the course of her artistic career, Kelley has exhibited and worked across Canada and internationally, taking her technical skills, proficiency and vision to new locales and situations.
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[Art Island: Perspectives from a Creative Community]
Who are the individuals that comprise the vibrant artistic community of Hornby Island? This 10-episode docu-series looks into the personal lives and artistic perspectives of local artists — our community members. Expanding on how they became artists, what inspires their art, challenges they've encountered, and how they persevered, Art Island is a deep dive into why artists feel art is important and how it has the power to affect us all.

[Credits]
A Film By - Zsofin Sheehy
Associate Producer - Emma Walter
Assistant Director - Kris Krüg
Location Sound - Liam Wheatley
Sound Mix & Design - Matt Copeland
Title Animation - Grigorii Kniagnitskii
Colour - Bogdan Mykytenko

[Music]
Ardie Son
Bryan Rahija
Brendan Kinsella
Sebastian Kauderer
CoastLands

[Photos courtesy of]
Alpen Kelley

For more episodes follow the links below:

E1: Alina Milek    • Art Island S1E1: Alina Milek - Flower...  
E2: Tom Burrows    • Art Island S1E2: Tom Burrows - Sculptor  
E3: Moragh Eilish    • Art Island S1E3: Moragh Eilish - Mixe...  
E4: Michelle Nyberg    • Art Island S1E4: Michelle Nyberg - Pa...  
E5: Tony Wilson    • Art Island S1E5: Tony Wilson - Musici...  
E6: Alpen Kelley    • Art Island S1E6: Alpen Kelley – Paint...  
E7: Gordon Payne    • Art Island S1E7: Gordon Payne - Artist  
E8: Elaine Savoie    • Art Island S1E8: Elaine Savoie - Pain...  
E9: Tom Knott    • Art Island S1E9: Tom Knott - Artist  

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ART ISLAND was created on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.

Funding for this episode of ART ISLAND is provided by the Canada Council for the Arts, BC Arts Council, and the Province of British Columbia.