Artist | Rebecca Santry
- Feb 25
- 3 min read
Creatives, Curators, and Craftsmen
She doesn’t create pieces to decorate a wall. She creates work that changes the atmosphere of a room.
Some artists don’t just create work for a wall. They create work that shifts the feeling of a space. Rebecca Santry is one of those artists. Her approach to abstraction, landscape, and form aligns closely with how we design homes. Intentional layering, rooted in feeling rather than trend.
Grounded in Place
Rebecca is a UK–Canadian abstract artist living and working in Squamish, British Columbia. Her work is deeply informed by the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest.
Not as something to replicate, but as something to absorb. She is inspired by movement, stillness, and atmosphere.
Earlier in her practice, landscape appeared more clearly; horizon lines, water, mountain forms. Over time, those references softened.
“Now the landscape is less literal and more atmospheric,” she explains.
She is interested in how a place is felt rather than described.
That shift mirrors the way many homes evolve. From literal to intuitive. From styled to lived in.
Presence Over Appearance
When Rebecca creates, she looks beyond what a painting looks like on the wall. “Whilst interior decoration, composition and colour play a part,” she shares, “I also consider whether it contains a sense of presence and emotion.”
She is guided by how the work holds movement, weight, and atmosphere; whether it evokes a feeling, a state of being, or invites contemplation.
This sensitivity to presence is one of the clearest ways our values align. For us, art is not an accessory. It is foundational to how a space feels.
Art That Lives With You
Rebecca’s paintings respond to light, shadow, and scale.
They don’t dominate a room. They settle into it. They allow a space to breathe.
Living with her work is meant to be an ongoing relationship.
She hopes that over time people begin to notice what sits beneath the surface. “The quieter layers, the subtle textures and the sentiment of earlier decisions.” She imagines the work shifting alongside its owner. “Some days it may feel calm; other days it may feel charged and bold.”
Her hope is that the painting becomes “less of an object and more of a companion.”
This is how we think about art within interiors. Not as a final touch, but as something that deepens a home over time.
Restraint and Staying Power
When asked what gives an abstract work staying power, Rebecca points to restraint and depth. “Work that unfolds slowly tends to endure.”
Pieces that shift with light, mood, or season remain relevant. Authenticity matters. “When a painting is rooted in a genuine process rather than trend or surface appeal, it holds its
integrity long term.”
For homeowners drawn to abstract work but unsure how to trust that instinct, Rebecca’s advice is simple.
“Pay attention to how it makes you feel before your rational mind takes over.”
If a piece causes you to slow down, lean in, or return to it more than once, that response matters.
“Abstract work doesn’t need to be understood,” she says. “It needs to be experienced.”
Living with art is about connection, not interpretation. If something feels grounding or expansive in your space, that is reason enough.
Why We Value Artists Like Rebecca
Her work supports interiors that feel calm, intentional, and lived in. Art that doesn’t perform. Art that deepens a space. Art that allows a home to feel complete without ever feeling finished.
Experience Rebecca's Work Firsthand
Rebecca’s work is best experienced in person. Visit the Tofino Gallery of Contemporary Art to see her paintings firsthand.
If you can't make it there you can also experience her gallery via their website.
Art and décor curation is part of how we support our clients. It’s not about filling walls or following trends. It’s about selecting pieces that deepen a space and feel right over time. This work is rooted in relationships with artists, curators, and galleries we trust.
We created this series to introduce the people we trust and work alongside. The creatives, curators, and craftsmen who help shape our projects behind the scenes. When you work with us, you’re not just hiring a design studio. You’re gaining access to a thoughtful network that adds depth, care, and intention at every stage.
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