John Hillian & Deirdre Kelly (in memory) Paintings in Acrylics and oils, plus hand painted furniture and other items.
Along with Deirdre’s wonderful work, John is working on some of his own creations!
| 1124 Pembroke Street | t: (250) 590-1277
e: jhillian@shaw.ca | w: deirdrekellyart.com
I’m sharing my space with Charlotte Bell.
Artist Statement
Deirdre Kelly was a participant in the Art Stroll from its beginnings in 2008 until her passing in 2018. Since Deirdre had such a rich, varied, and large body of work, her husband John Hillian has tried to show a different display each year. In 2022 and 2024, John made two separate publications highlighting different aspects of Deirdre’s art – 24 Paintings by Deirdre Kelly, and Tsukiji Impressions.
This year at the Stroll, selected paintings from both of the two books will be on display, and the books will be available for sale with them. The work is colourful, expressive, thematic, and often contains a narrative that goes beyond the physical painting. From her travels, several different countries are represented and all celebrate aspects of the natural world, and our human connection to it. If you can’t make it to the stroll display, please visit the website where a large number of Deirdre’s paintings can be seen.
Comments by Stephan J.