3122 Size:30 X 48 in. His whimsical approach and bold

His whimsical approach and bold use of colour make ordinary subjects

and a meaningful connection to Banff’s landscapes and heritage

culturally resonant works

including a Grand Prize at the FCA Signature Medal Show

Wright’s approach combines intuitive texture-building with intellectual layering

3122 Size:30 X 48 in. His whimsical approach and boldDieter Schlatter (19402020) was a Swiss born, British Columbiabased artist whose richly layered paintings reflect a lifetime of creative exploration and intellectual depth. Beginning his artistic journey as a black and white photographer and published author in Europe, Schlatter later turned fully to painting in 1990, embracing it as his most powerful form of expression. Entirely self taught, he developed a distinctive style rooted in art history yet