Wood Storms, Wild Canvas: The Art of Godfrey Stephens by Gurdeep Stephens (2014-08-02)

By Lu Stephens, Gurdeep; Amos, Robert (Foreword); Grant, Peter; David, Joe; Merino

GOLD Medal winner in the Independent Publisher Book Awards 2015 for Best Regional Non-Fiction!!! This lavish book is the first to present the iconic works of legendary West Coast artist Godfrey Stephens. Produced by Gurdeep Stephens, the artist's niece, the book weaves together a generous sampling of Godfrey Stephens' vast body of work in three sections: sculpture, paintings and boat building, interwoven with stories from a colorful life of travel and adventure. According to Peter Grant, "Godfrey Stephens stamps his personality on every beautiful thing that his fertile genius produces. When you encounter one of his paintings or monumental abstract wood carvings or one of his junk-rigged boats, you know who made it at once. All his work is unique, one-of-a-kind. This book documents that genius for, incredibly, the first time." Lloyd Kahn writes, "Godfrey's life, his art, his friends, his deep understanding of First Nations people, his sailboats, his enthusiasm, his wild energy, his sense of humour, his continuing quest for adventure... It's hard to describe this guy." According to Robert Amos, "Godfrey Stephens is the genuine article, a life-long artist on Canada's West Coast. Uniquely at the nexus of many cultural influences, he ignores galleries and drives his admirers wild."

• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 0993852106
• ISBN13: 9780993852107
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: D&I Enterprises Inc
• Length: 144 Pages