THE MISSION OF THE GARTH HOMER SOCIETY IS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDEPENDENCE, GROWTH AND PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY WITH PEOPLE WHO STRIVE TO OVERCOME DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL OBSTACLES.
Philip Davis was born in Hamilton, Ontario in 1966. When Philip joined ArtWorks in January 2000 he arrived with a well established personal style of art making. Today his detailed, whimsical and sometimes exotic drawings showcase his many interests and his drafting skills. Philip’s attention to detail is evident in the fine cross hatching and sensitive shading he applies to his work. He takes inspiration from a wide variety of subjects and from his travels to Mexico, Guatemala, Hawaii and Cuba as well as imagery from Egypt and Japan. Philip has studied the work of many modern masters, his favourites being, Monet, Cezanne, Freda Kahlo and Emily Carr. Philip uses a variety of media including permanent markers, pencil crayons, watercolour, graphite and acrylics. In addition to his drawing and painting abilities Philip is also a fine stone carver. He has apprenticed with well known Victoria sculptors, Alistair Green and Gary Curry since 2005.
Philip exhibits his work in Victoria and Vancouver, BC, as well as international galleries in Scotland, Japan and the United States. Philip’s work is in private and public collections in Canada, the USA and Mexico.
AWARDS
2005
Jane Cameron Award for Artistic Excellence
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2010
Sculpture & Paintings by Phil Davis, Alistair Green & Garry Curry, Karin Koerner Gallery
2005
Exploring the Exotic, Emily Carr House
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS
2007
The International Drawing Show, Glasgow, Scotland
2004
The Universal Print Show, Project Ability Centre, Scotland Annual exhibit since 2001
2000
Okinawa Barrier Free Art Summit, Okinawa, Fukuka and Miyazaki, Japan
1999
Hometown Stories, First Street, Gallery, Claremont, California
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2012
Saanich Artists 2012" Gallery Cafe, Cedar Hill Rec Centre
"Look 2012", Regional Art Exhibition, Bay Centre, Victoria BC
"In The Round", Group Exhibition, Karin Koerner Gallery
2010
Open Studio Tour, Jennie Butchart Studio A Saanich Community Arts Celebration Event since 2009
Look Regional Art Exhibition, Bay Centre Annual exhibition since 2008
2009
ArtWorks Group Show, Saanich Municipal Hall Annual exhibition since 2008
ArtWorks Christmas Exhibition, Victoria Community Arts Council Gallery Annual exhibition since 2002
Grand Opening Exhibition, Karin Koerner Gallery, Garth Homer Society
Group Show, Carole James Constituency Office Annual exhibition since 2006
Luminara Festival Annual exhibition since 2009
Moss Street Paint In, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Annual exhibition since 2002
Emily Carr Library Show
Demo & Exhibition Saanich Community Arts Week Annual Exhibition since 2003
2008
Cedar Hill Cafe Gallery Saanich Celebration of the Arts
2007
Smallville, Garth Homer Society
Group Show, Martin Batchelor Gallery
Spirit of the Land, Emily Carr House
Art on Roslyn
Hearts on Hollywood
2006
Heroes, Super and Ancient, Garth Homer Society
Group Exhibit, Martin Batchelor Gallery
2005
Arts Revue, Victoria Community Arts Council Gallery
2004
Mentorships in the Making, Martin Batchelor Gallery
2003
Cyborg Exhibition, Pendulum Gallery, Vancouver, BC
ArtWorks Group Show, McPherson Library Gallery
Global Images, Martin Batchelor Gallery
It's a Dog Save Dog World, The Gallery on Herald
2002
Face to Face, Martin Batchelor Gallery
2001
KickstART Exhibition, Round House Gallery, Vancouver, BC
2000
In the Footsteps of Emily Carr, Victoria
PUBLICATIONS
2008
ArtWorks Perpetual Calendar
** All exhibitions in Victoria, BC unless otherwise noted.
Philip Davis was born in Hamilton, Ontario in 1966. When Philip joined ArtWorks in January 2000 he arrived with a well established personal style of art making. Today his detailed, whimsical and sometimes exotic drawings showcase his many interests and his drafting skills. Philip’s attention to detail is evident in the fine cross hatching and sensitive shading he applies to his work. He takes inspiration from a wide variety of subjects and from his travels to Mexico, Guatemala, Hawaii and Cuba as well as imagery from Egypt and Japan. Philip has studied the work of many modern masters, his favourites being, Monet, Cezanne, Freda Kahlo and Emily Carr. Philip uses a variety of media including permanent markers, pencil crayons, watercolour, graphite and acrylics. In addition to his drawing and painting abilities Philip is also a fine stone carver. He has apprenticed with well known Victoria sculptors, Alistair Green and Gary Curry since 2005. 
