Our March Gallery Show welcomes local artist Whitney Page. Her work as a contemporary pastellist is just emerging with breath taking landscapes of beautiful Orcas islands. We have five distinct pieces to show all in a medium format and framed in the artist’s hand. We hope you’ll come see these works in person March 1st through 31st at Material Wit.
Artist Bio
Whitney Page is an artist, witch, and mother living on Orcas Island in the Salish Sea. She creates work inspired by the raw beauty of the land with a focus on the changing light.
Deeply influenced by American and French Impressionists, Page’s work captures the fleeting, ethereal moments in nature. Her passion for natural materials and traditional craftsmanship extends beyond her paintings. Under the mentorship of master framer George Merrill, she learned the art of framing as an extension of the artwork itself. She handcrafts each frame from island fir, gilding them by hand in gold leaf, creating a finished piece that honors both the landscape and the time-honored techniques of museum-quality presentation.
Page’s appreciation for tradition and craftsmanship began early. As a child growing up in Waco, Texas, she volunteered at historic homes and villages, dressed in period costume, immersing herself in the rhythms and material culture of the past. That fascination with old-world methods and ways of living in harmony with nature continues to influence her work today.
For Page, nature is more than inspiration—it is her church, her sanctuary, and a reminder of our connection to the land. Through her art, she seeks to elevate the mundane, showcase the awe-inspiring beauty of Orcas Island, and encourage a deeper reverence for the spaces we inhabit. Her work is an invitation to slow down, to see the world as something sacred, and to honor the earth as our home.
Show Location and Dates
Material Wit, 269 Main Street, Eastsound, WA 98245
March 1st - 31st
Shop Hours: Thurs. - Mon. 11-4
