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| Sybil at work in the cottage |
In 1898, one of the world’s foremost
printmakers and modernist linocut artists was born. Originally from Bury St.
Edmunds, England, Sybil Andrews and her husband, Walter Morgan, made the move
to Campbell River B.C. in 1947. Unfortunately, Andrews passed away in 1992.
Their beachfront home is now home to the
Campbell River Arts Council and Sybil Andrews Heritage Society. The backyard
offers idyllic ocean views and a small path leading out to the beach, so you
can head out and explore the tidal pools or just a nice walk along the water.
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| The Sybil Andrews cottage |
Visitors are welcome to come in and tour the cottage, though it is often in use for guitar lessons, meetings, or other art related activities. It’s also a very small venue, but may be rented out for minor events.
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| "Timber Jim" by Sybil Andrews |
In recent news, people have
been campaigning to have Andrews featured on the back of the new £20 note.
Anyone was allowed to be nominated via the bank’s website, and then people
would rally behind their preferred artist. It was Vice Chair or the South Suffolk Labour Party, Jane Bashem, who put Sybil's name forward and has continued to campaign for Andrews.
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