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Natasha Lepine Brings B.C.’s Hidden Landscapes to Quesnel Art Gallery

Métis artist Natasha Lepine is showcasing her exhibition 'Naakatwayihtamihk/ Reflect' at the Quesnel Art Gallery, featuring landscapes from across British Columbia at 500 North Star Rd. until October 29.
Lepine, a plein air oil painter, seeks to show underappreciated landscapes love through her artwork, tracing her connection to nature to her Métis heritage and generations who worked closely with the land.
Collaborating with late oil painter Peter Corbett shaped Lepine's approach; remembering his philosophy, "You just have to paint even on the bad days," she persists through difficult periods.
Visitors frequently inquire about Métis symbolism in her work, such as a sash depicted in one piece, and Lepine welcomes this curiosity, noting that sharing cultural aspects is educational and meaningful.
After spending time in the Lower Mainland and Prince George, Lepine returned to Quesnel to engage with the local art community; the gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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