When The Sea Ice Is Gone

John Ovcacik

As an outdoors enthusiast and self-taught artist, John has tried his hand at watercolour, pen and ink, pencil and printmaking, but has now worked exclusively in acrylic painting for almost 20 years. His current work draws from diverse traditions: the simplicity of primitive art forms, the visual texture found in printmaking techniques, and the objective depiction of contemporary realism. Reflecting a deep love and fascination with the natural world, these images combine reverence with a sense of humour. Inspired by...