mural 38

Passing the torch 5.5m x 3m (18' X 10')

Painted in 2006 by Cim MacDonald,
Chemainus, BC
Cim is and has been our Curator for many years.

The Artist

Born in Scotland, Cim MacDonald came with her family to Victoria when she was seven. She completed her schooling with a major in art. After working for the Provincial Government in Victoria, she took a job in Crofton, where she spent the better part of the past twenty years.

MacDonald remembers painting greenware in post-war Scotland, sitting around the kitchen table with her mother, aunts and grandmother. When her father joined a seniors art class, he inspired Cim to try her hand at painting again. A number of courses later, she began to exhibit her art and to teach others to paint. Recently, she hosted a beginner course in watercolour for television.

Because of her long affiliation with the lumber industry, MacDonald is known for her commissions of industrial and marine themes. Her paintings can be found in corporate collections including Rivtow and Fletcher Challenge Canada. IBM and Domtar have also included her work in their Canada-wide exhibitions. MacDonald also exhibits her work in Duncan and in Toronto.

The Art
Two Second World War veterans pass the torch to the younger generation - Lest We Forget! Next Mural >