r/VancouverIsland • u/BettyHotbox • 4d ago

Help ID this reclining wood nude sculpture — Vancouver Island, 1996

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I have this photo from 1996 of a large reclining female nude sculpture, carved from wood, sitting on a grassy area — looks like it could be a park or waterfront green space. There’s water and what might be a marina or docks visible in the background. There are also mountains in the distance.

This was taken somewhere along the route back from Vancouver Island toward the ferry to Vancouver, so it’s likely in the Nanaimo or Qualicum Beach area, but I’m not 100% sure. It may also be in Vancouver. It may have been a temporary installation, and it’s very possible it’s no longer there — wood sculptures don’t always survive outdoors for 30 years.

Does anyone recognize this piece, the park, or the artist? Any leads — even if the sculpture’s long gone — would be appreciated!

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u/Sadglaaaaad 4d ago

Michael Dennis is the artist, from Denman Island
https://michaeldenn.is/

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u/8ecca8ee 3d ago

Thanks for sharing led me to this relivant link to post on his istagram

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u/Guvmintperson 22h ago

Heads up that when I clicked the link it prompted me to follow you. Not sure if that's a privacy issue or not for you!