"Bliss" by Dick J. VanderEyk

3D Model

Dick J. VanderEyk, Bliss, 2008 Jack Point and Biggs Park, Nanaimo, BC Materials: Yellow Cedar**

Bliss is a large wooden carving made of yellow cedar. The sculpture depicts a seated person with a calm expression. A smaller person rests on the larger person’s back so both of their faces are close together.

Bliss was donated to the City of Nanaimo and was placed in its current location in May 2008. The sculpture is located near the first set of wooden stairs at Jack Point and Biggs Park.

Dick J. VanderEyk (1942-2012) was a self-taught artist that created wood sculptures and ink-wash paintings. He was born in the Netherlands and lived in many countries throughout his life including Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Canada. He lived on Vancouver Island during two periods in his life, the first being the late 1970’s, and the second time in the early 2000’s. His work was often inspired by his travels.