Mineral Exploration

Winter 2013

Mineral Exploration is the official publication of the Association of Mineral Exploration British Columbia.

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Exploring the Bunster Plateau, British Columbia by Ian Semple People working in exploration are keen observers, so it's no surprise that many have an artistic bent, including winners of AME BC's photo contests over the past decade. They've shared some memorable B.C. landscapes and close encounters with wildlife, along with action scenes that showcase how mineral exploration can peacefully coexist with nature. Many industry artists have achieved success in the world of fine arts, notably AME BC director Jeff Wilson (jeffwilsonart.org) and diamond driller John Ogilvy ( johnogilvy.com). Check out their website galleries – it's time well spent. The two gifted artists profiled below, Ian Semple and Kevin Witzke, also have exploration experience that has helped inspire their very different styles of artistic expression. Here, they share their views on art, along with some of their works. 105 Lodestar Lane, Whitehorse, Yukon 867-668-2107 F867-667-6117 alkanair@alkanair.com • dispatch@alkanair.com Ian Semple As a geologist and, briefly, forester and rancher, Ian Semple has visited and worked in many remote frontiers of the w i n t e r 2 013 p24-27_Art.indd 25 25 13-11-27 10:01 AM

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