Claire Burnham

I find endless inspiration in the volcanically decorated icebergs of Iceland and the exquisite colours of the bare Rockies. I grew up in the Thompson Nicola region of the B.C interior in Canada. While some of my works are based off real locations, some are purely invented; inspired by imaginative shapes from dreams and memory.
In love with alpine and glacial landscapes, my work aims primarily on capturing the essence of such subjects. As much as the outlook on glaciers is saturated in the reality of climate change, I pursue my work to rather remind us of the beauty and strength of the ancient ice.
My latest works representing the raw earth of the Icelandic landscapes reside with the bare, fresh feeling I feel when I visit the country. The delicate flora, the immense power of the volcanic evidence, and glaciers spilling down from the gentle mountains make for a delicious recipe of muses.

-First year fine arts 2D foundations courses, studio drawing and 3D foundations at Thompson Rivers University
-One month program for studio drawing course at Emily Carr University

-2021-2024 Annual Art Exposed Regional Exhibition in the Kamloops Courthouse Gallery
-2024 Scenes From Canada Federation Gallery Exhibition
-2024 Where Art Shines Spring Show with the FCA TNSC at the Kamloops Courthouse Gallery
-2024 Landscapes Federation Gallery Exhibition
2022-2024 Art In Public Spaces with the Kamloops Art Council, with art displayed at IG Wealth Mgmt. (2022) and the Kamloops Airport (2023/24)