Installation

Groundbreaking Discovery of Prehistoric Ski Art at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Revelstoke, BC.The ancient cave paintings have been described by experts as, “the first known depiction of prehistoric ski culture” and seem to date all the way back to 2007 A.D.Early analysis of the artwork suggests the cave paintings depict scenes of Bro-Magnons (an elusive skiing sub-species of early Homo Sapien).“It’s clear that ancient humans had figured out a way to get to the top of the mountain,” said Dr. Slaypow, a leading expert in prehistoric skiing. “The find includes several scenes of these “Bro-Magnons” (or possibly “Homo Shrederectus,” historians aren’t...

A Rob Buchanan installation featuring Jess Leahey and Meghan Porath. Installation is apart of ROAM's permanent collection.This installation features the best of Buchanan's Revelstoke Mountain Resort editorial cartoons, branching over 30 years for the Revelstoke Times Review newspaper. Accompanying the cartoons is a collage of famous comics characters skiing at R.M.R., Jess Leahey, and the iconic New Yorker in slopestyle accoutrement, Meg Porath.

The Potato Heads, Luna Arts Fest 2024. My emerging teen artists: Escher Burns-Low Finn Hemphill Leila Daigle Mady Campbell Amelia Leenders Mckayla Macintosh Artist statement: The Potato Heads is a whimsical art installation that brings the trees along Mackenzie Avenue to life. Faces, designed in collaboration with local teens, are hung from the trees, transforming them into giant, playful Mr. Potato Heads. Each tree is given its own unique personality, creating a delightful and engaging experience for passersby. This collaborative effort not only highlights the creativity of the community’s youth but also brings a sense of fun and wonder to...

A  gilded butterfly is a butterfly covered in gold. It looks pretty but they've lost their purpose, which is to fly. "We will laugh at gilded butterflies" in King Lear suggests finding joy in simple, natural things rather than being impressed by artificial beauty. It reflects a desire to embrace authenticity and simplicity over pretentiousness and extravagance. Made for Shambhala Music Festival 2024.Instagram: Jessleahey00   

The infinity grove is a multi-artist, multi-disciplinary, collection of art installations installed along a public trail at the base of Revelstoke Mountain Resort. The trail is free to access and acts as a wonderful waiting area, picnic zone, and an immersive natural experience in the middle of a bustling ski resort. The genre of infinity is a theme throughout the trail, and the viewers' perspective is constantly challenged and confused, much like Alice in Wonderland.   Hanging in the trees are 3 large metal butterflies welded by artist Emily Lougheed, delicately welded in a tapestry of pattern, they mark the...