$1,200.00

Calf Island

Melissa Renwick
Tofino, British Columbia

$1,200.00

Calf Island

Melissa Renwick
Tofino, British Columbia

Size

20.15" x 25.08"

Medium

Archival inkjet print

These images are part of a series about Tofino, British Columbia, in which the artist explores our collective pursuit of paradise and the unintended consequences of chasing that dream. The work looks at an assorted set of characters who are in complex relationships with each other and the land that binds them. By questioning what “paradise” really means, along with the impacts of modern tourism and development, the series invites viewers on a journey through the rugged landscapes and into the homes of those who live at the end of the road.

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About the artist

Melissa Renwick
Tofino, British Columbia

Melissa Renwick is a photographer based in Tofino, on Canada’s west coast. With a background in photojournalism and a deep curiosity about place and people, she uses intimate portraiture and long-form storytelling to explore the connection between coastal landscapes and those who inhabit them. Her photography has been exhibited internationally and recognized by The Magenta Foundation, FotoFilmic, and the Canadian Online Publishing Awards. She has received the R. James Travers Fellowship, the Yannis Behrakis Photojournalism Grant (2020), and the Trebek Initiative Grant (2024). Renwick has contributed to The New York Times, TIME, The Globe and Mail, Maclean’s, and the Toronto Star.

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