Artist Statement:
“These alluring wall hangings transport me thousands of miles away to a warm tropical adventure whenever I look at them.” Alycin Hayes, author
Original “Wally” tropical themed wall hangings, designed by Victoria’s multi talented Kelly Cavanagh. Photo collages described as “hyper reality”, and printed with vibrant hues on organic cotton/hemp fabric stretched over a wooden frame, these stylish tapestries come in three sizes. Wally Pano, five feet wide by two feet high, Wally Oblong, four feet by two feet, and Wally Pano Mini thirty inches by twelve inches. Each collage features a background photo with thirty to forty photos superimposed on it, digitally extracted from Kelly’s own original photos.
“Designing these wall hangings has been one of the most fun and satisfying things ever for me, I hope some of that comes through.” Kelly Cavanagh
About the Artist:
Kelly began a new venture, pfixation (with a silent “p”), some twelve years ago. Buying a new camera to design a cover for his CD Long & Tall Tales, he has been taking photos ever since. Next step, framed fine art prints, with three showings in Victoria. Then on to clothing design with Art of Where in Montreal where he opened an online shop with kimonos, tank tops, pillows, and scarves galore. Beginning with tiled patterns made from driftwood, leaves, shells, and other fun stuff, a tropical themed collage idea emerged with the designing of the kimonos. Always entranced by Hawaiian aloha shirts, Kelly had five short sleeve shirts custom made in Victoria, three of which employ his “wraparound” technique. The back panel and front panels are one piece with no side seam, creating an (almost) panoramic image. Then he decided to go big. Now with over one hundred Wally designs, Kelly has had two successful showings in 2023 so far, at Caffe Fantastico and Koffi on Haultain in Victoria. And now, the Greater Victoria Public Library, Central Branch from December 2023 until March 2024.
If you are interested in purchasing please go to https://www.kellycavanagh.com
