Fisher Peak Sunset
SHORTLISTED - 2025 KOOTENAY ART PRIZE
Gallery Selection | Main Exhibit - Art Gallery Kimberley
Stained glass on longhorn steer skull
27" h x 30" w x 7" d
Artist: Georgia Dixon
"The special place that the East Kootenay holds in my heart is reflected in this submission. Featuring a stained glass mosaic set on a pristine longhorn steer skull, this piece depicts the iconic Fisher Peak set against a vibrant sunset, with the glacial Kootenay River flowing in the foreground. A native wildflower meadow shows off Kootenay classics; the arrowleaf balsamroot, Indian paintbrush, and large-leaved lupine. Every piece of glass is hand cut and placed by me, followed by a careful grouting process. As a biologist, I am fascinated by animal remains and dedicated to this art form which breathes new life into earth’s most beautiful sculptures. My skulls are ethically sourced and offer an elegant way to bring a piece of the wild into one’s home."