Now through February, a new art exhibition will be on display in the Boundary Bistro, and we highly recommend checking it out. Stunning photography by couple, Cindy Holland and Michael Rhodes, now fills the walls of the bistro for customers to enjoy.
Art exhibitions rotate through the Boundary Bay Bistro every couple of months, showcasing a mixture of artistic talents, perceptions and styles. Most of the artists who present their work in the Bistro are local folks from the PNW area. Besides transforming the bistro into a charming walk-through gallery, it allows these artists to connect and share their unique point of view with a revolving crowd of people. The artwork that hangs above each table often evokes dinnertime discussion, and sometimes might even tempt a one-of-a-kind purchase. Diners comment, that they enjoy walking through the gallery to view the different pieces that are displayed through the bistro. And when they come back for their next visit, a whole new selection of artwork will be there to enjoy…
Cindy’s passion for life is obvious in her photography; her work reflects the beauty found in simple things, capturing moments that are often imbued with a sense of enlightenment. She loves rocks and water, and the sensuousness of the unaltered, natural world. A walk on the beach often results in nearly a thousand photos, from wildlife to human smiles: everything has beauty! Michael’s passion stems from an entirely different form of inspiration, he likes old rusty things, evidence of times gone past, their remnants left for us to ponder over. He appreciates the well-loved look of older things, and loves to happen upon things left behind.
Both styles ring an underlying notion of embracing the little things, and you can see this in the striking imagery they’ve captured. Mike pays careful attention to things other people often overlook or ignore, and through his work, reminds us that some things should not be forgotten. A full-time student at WWU, a Swim Coach for the Bellingham Bay Swim Team and a Mom, in the off-chance Cindy takes time to get out, it is generally a whirlwind experience that renews her sense of awe and reverence for nature.
Through their picturesque images, this pair encourages appreciation towards the beauty of the little things in life. Next time you’re in the neighborhood, we encourage you to stop in and see for yourself.
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