Maarten’s Public Sculptures,
Maarten Schaddelee has created several beautiful ‘Public Art Installations’ these are large public sculptures and private commissions which can be seen at a number of locations in and around Victoria, including the prestigious Swallows Landing award-winning development.
Internationally acclaimed sculptor Maarten Schaddelee has focused on the beauty of the natural world as a theme for a variety of sculptures. This has led to glorious expressions of whales, birds, dolphins, as well as complex relationships and metaphors pertinent to humanity’s links with nature.
From tiny hand held touchstones to large public and private installations, Maarten’s sculptures engage the viewer’s senses. Visit Maarten’s Gallery, located in Beautiful Victoria, BC on enchantingly beautiful Vancouver Island.
Peace and harmony are strong recurring themes in Maarten’s expression. His work has been chosen to recognize people and places in Canada and abroad.
‘The Hand of Peace’ in the Victoria Hospice Rooftop Garden.
‘Wings of Compassion’ a 9/11 tribute in the C.R. Smith American Airlines Museum, Fort Worth, Texas.
‘Westcoast Spirit’
Photo credits Tony Bonsil
Nine foot tall stylized marble whale’s tail at Upper Harbour Place Phase II, 655 Tyee Rd. Victoria BC.
Maarten has been honoured by People’s Choice Awards and continues to receive local and international attention for the freedom and fluidity his work imparts. His sculptures have been chosen for Sister Cities Suzhou, China, Morioka, Japan and Khabarovsk, Russia.
‘Poppies of Remembrance and Peace’
‘When Peace Comes’
This artwork by Maarten Schaddelee is located in the lobby of the Save On Foods Memorial Centre, Victoria BC. Created to honour Canadian Forces.
‘When Peace Comes’ was chosen by the Veteran’s Association and on April 16th 2005 was installed in the lobby of The Save On Foods Memorial Centre as a tribute to all who served.
‘When Peace Comes’ is pictured with Maarten’s son Troy, Maarten and nephew Jamie Pearce. (left to right)
‘Millennium Peace’
‘Millennium Peace’ at Clover Point
Millennium Peace is a ‘Touchstone of Gratitude’ whose installation was celebrated on Earth Day, April 22, 2000. Beautiful Vancouver Island Marble.
Clover Point, a scenic peninsula located along Dallas Road in Victoria, BC, offering panoramic views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains. Part of Victoria’s magnificent waterfront.
Doorways Of Spiritual Peace
Photo credits Tony Bonsil
In 2003, following a trip to Mexico, Maarten was inspired to carve the first of what would be 16 doors each representing a faith tradition. Collectively, The Doors represent spirituality’s multiple facets and that the journey can be made by taking one of several paths or going through one of many doors.
After a three and a half year journey the doors are complete, hinged facing out in a circle, each doorway supporting the other. They have toured Vancouver Island, and Maarten’s vision is to have the installation tour the world as a symbol of respect and peace. A five-minute video showing the process of creating the doors is waiting.
Jump to “Doorways to Spirit” video.
Studio Gallery Installations
Maarten works from his oceanfront home, studio, gallery, and sculpture garden overlooking Haro Strait. To see the other pieces in the gallery, you are invited to make an appointment to view Maarten Schaddelee’s amazing sculptures.
From tiny hand held touchstones to large public and private installations, Maarten’s sculptures engage the viewer’s senses. Visit Maarten’s Gallery, located in Beautiful Victoria, BC on enchantingly beautiful Vancouver Island.
The stone and wood materials that Maarten uses to create his art are all handpicked for the finest quality possible. The end results are the most incredible finishes and textures achievable. Surrender to your temptations – come to the Gallery and touch the magic.
Please call or text (250) 415-0611 or (250) 477-1651 or email.
All sculptures are original creations by Maarten. From start to finish his hands make the voice of his heart visible. The original energy of inspiration remains in each work of art.
Three-dimensional subtractive sculptures in stone and wood. Carved paintings in brilliant colours or gold, bronze, silver paint. The Doorways to Spirit symbols are in gold leaf and silver leaf.