Jeanne Bates

Jeanne Bates began her interest in sculpting with clay and stone.  She has since moved on to sculpting in bronze, working with the internationally acclaimed Kelowna sculptor Geert Maas, who introduced her to bronze medallion making in 2007.  She has created a number of bronze medallions. Her work is a part of the permanent wall of medallions display which was installed in Kelowna City Hall in 2008. 

She is a member of MASC, the Medalic Arts Society of Canada, and has exhibited with MASC both in BC and Ontario.  She is also a member of FIDEM, the International Art Medal Federation, and is exhibiting at the XXXI Art Medal Congress in June of 2010 in Tampere, Finland.  She is actively involved in teaching and workshops with the Kelowna Sculptors Network Society, where she serves as past president.
Most recently, her bronze sculpture, “Unity” was selected by the Okanagan Arts Council to be presented to artists in eight categories at the 2010 Arts Awards Ceremony.

Artist Statement

There is a oneness that unites us all, right before our eyes, all the time. It can’t be captured, it doesn’t really exist. Sometimes, what I’m doing captures that essence, much to my surprise and delight. It makes me smile, or take a deep breath, and go beyond seeing. I enjoy that intensity, kind of like a kid in a candy store. I hope you will too.