Congratulations to Jake Kimble, who has been named as one of the 53 finalists for the 2025 Salt Spring National Art Prize. This year’s selections were made by our esteemed jury: Mireille Eagan, Dr. Heather Igloliorte, Sarah Milroy, and Dr. Kenneth Montague. With deep expertise and diverse perspectives, the jurors brought thoughtfulness and rigour to the selection process—resulting in a vibrant and compelling exhibition.
The 2025 finalists will have their work exhibited at Mahon Hall on Salt Spring Island from September 27 to October 19. This national exhibition invites the public to engage with bold ideas, imaginative visions, and urgent questions shaping the artistic landscape today.
Kimble's states the following regarding his selected photographic and beaded work entitled It’s All So Incredibly Loud :
“My great grandmother was a beautiful beader, my grandmother could bead, my mom can kind of, and I can barely. It’s All So Incredibly Loud talks about having the knowledge of a historical expression inside of you but not having direct access - hence the two mediums converging physically inside the frame. Thinking about how I can utilize beadwork in a way that also represents the overwhelming nature of being alive.”
