"Elemental Skies, Canis Lupus Eyes" by Charlotte Gruneau
Artist Statement
“Dear Takaya, I never got to see you, but I always looked for you. I would try to find an excuse to stop at Discovery every time I was out on the water whale watching, in hopes of catching a glimpse of the notorious lone wolf. Even back then, I felt tied to you. You touched the hearts of so many people. I’m not sure I could ever do justice to your magnificence, but I did my best to capture your essence. I understand why you might have left, and the longing in your heart for some kind of connection. I may not have known you, but I do know what it’s like to be alone, face to face with one of your kind. To stare into the eyes of a highly intelligent, emotionally developed creature and feel the pure magic of a wolf. You were magic. You still are. You will live on in our hearts and continue to inspire a generation of people fighting for a brighter future for your kind. I promise I will not give up advocating to improve the lives of wolves. Thank you for giving us hope and connecting us to what’s important.”
Artist Bio
Charlotte is an artist and wildlife photographer living in Chemainus on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Charlotte has grown up on the BC coast, and uses her passion for wildlife and nature to inspire her artistic pursuits. She is particularly enamoured with owls and wolves, and has made a life-long goal of representing and advocating for these animals through her creative work. A life-changing encounter with a pack of ten wolves on a solo hike into the wilderness has garnered an even deeper admiration and love for the lives of BC’s wolves. It is Charlotte’s mission to help connect people to the majesty and emotional capacity of these animals and highlight the importance of protecting them
Artist Statement
“Dear Takaya, I never got to see you, but I always looked for you. I would try to find an excuse to stop at Discovery every time I was out on the water whale watching, in hopes of catching a glimpse of the notorious lone wolf. Even back then, I felt tied to you. You touched the hearts of so many people. I’m not sure I could ever do justice to your magnificence, but I did my best to capture your essence. I understand why you might have left, and the longing in your heart for some kind of connection. I may not have known you, but I do know what it’s like to be alone, face to face with one of your kind. To stare into the eyes of a highly intelligent, emotionally developed creature and feel the pure magic of a wolf. You were magic. You still are. You will live on in our hearts and continue to inspire a generation of people fighting for a brighter future for your kind. I promise I will not give up advocating to improve the lives of wolves. Thank you for giving us hope and connecting us to what’s important.”
Artist Bio
Charlotte is an artist and wildlife photographer living in Chemainus on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Charlotte has grown up on the BC coast, and uses her passion for wildlife and nature to inspire her artistic pursuits. She is particularly enamoured with owls and wolves, and has made a life-long goal of representing and advocating for these animals through her creative work. A life-changing encounter with a pack of ten wolves on a solo hike into the wilderness has garnered an even deeper admiration and love for the lives of BC’s wolves. It is Charlotte’s mission to help connect people to the majesty and emotional capacity of these animals and highlight the importance of protecting them
Artist Statement
“Dear Takaya, I never got to see you, but I always looked for you. I would try to find an excuse to stop at Discovery every time I was out on the water whale watching, in hopes of catching a glimpse of the notorious lone wolf. Even back then, I felt tied to you. You touched the hearts of so many people. I’m not sure I could ever do justice to your magnificence, but I did my best to capture your essence. I understand why you might have left, and the longing in your heart for some kind of connection. I may not have known you, but I do know what it’s like to be alone, face to face with one of your kind. To stare into the eyes of a highly intelligent, emotionally developed creature and feel the pure magic of a wolf. You were magic. You still are. You will live on in our hearts and continue to inspire a generation of people fighting for a brighter future for your kind. I promise I will not give up advocating to improve the lives of wolves. Thank you for giving us hope and connecting us to what’s important.”
Artist Bio
Charlotte is an artist and wildlife photographer living in Chemainus on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Charlotte has grown up on the BC coast, and uses her passion for wildlife and nature to inspire her artistic pursuits. She is particularly enamoured with owls and wolves, and has made a life-long goal of representing and advocating for these animals through her creative work. A life-changing encounter with a pack of ten wolves on a solo hike into the wilderness has garnered an even deeper admiration and love for the lives of BC’s wolves. It is Charlotte’s mission to help connect people to the majesty and emotional capacity of these animals and highlight the importance of protecting them