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Victoria Art Gateway is a new online art magazine and has been set up to tap into the “Cognitive Surplus” of artists and like-minded people in the Victoria BC area.
Our hope is that people in the world of art will be excited to share their stories and expertise with others for the simple reward of [...]
Letter to the Editor: City Taxes
It is discouraging to hear our city leaders suggest that the salvation to our tax problems might be to encourage a casino in the heart of our city.
I would much rather see a plan where our leaders join together and make it clear to our federal government that we [...]
I would like to create an exciting, colourfull art project on the breakwater here in Victoria BC.
The idea would be to dye dozens of simple cotton, white bed sheets in a gorgeous saffron yellow and let the wind billow them out and flutter like laundry …….perhaps held by poles or rope….. with the help of [...]
The Johnson street, save the bridge group, has embraced my idea of creating a simple art project on the Johnson street Bridge in Victoria.BC. We have arranged a permit with the generous help of the city of Victoria. Our plan is to use the little park beside the bridge on the city [...]
On February 14th, 2010,(Next Valentines Day) I am inviting as many crazy, romantic people as possible to “Kiss the Blue Bridge” with a thousand or more helium filled balloons next valentines day. I would like to encourage everyone interested, to arrive by Kayak, small boat, or on foot at 9:00am. around and under the Johnstone [...]
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Happening
Deryk at Ogden Point, Victoria, BC. (photo by Elizabeth)
Current work and upcoming exhibitions:
My next exhibition of acrylic paintings at the Eclectic Gallery on Oak Bay Avenue will be from March 25, 2013 to May 4.
NEW! Victoria Art Gateway is our new way to tap into the “Cognitive Surplus” of artists and like-minded people in the Victoria BC area. We want YOU to share your plans, stories and ideas. Info at: victoriaartgateway.derykhouston.com
I am currently featured at the amazing Sooke Harbour House and my wife Elizabeth has her glass-on-glass mosaics there too. Please visit 1528 Whiffin Spit Road Sooke, BC. from 9am t0 9pm daily.
and we also have work available at Merridale Cider.
My installation “Seeking Peace” was at the Nanaimo Art Gallery January 13th 2012 – April 14th 2012 .
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