Maxine Stanfield was a student at Holland College School of Visual Arts in Charlottetown in the early 1970's who developed a strong interest in the sculptural aspects of clay. She studied with both Barry Jeeves and Ron Arvidson.
Eventually painting became her dominant visual art form and she became well known on PEI for her abstract work.
Maxine relocated to Nanaimo, British Columbia in the 1990's and resumed using her maiden name of Elliot.
Eventually painting became her dominant visual art form and she became well known on PEI for her abstract work.
Maxine relocated to Nanaimo, British Columbia in the 1990's and resumed using her maiden name of Elliot.
This piece was thought to be made while she was living in Prince Rupert, B.C.
Maxine was also a painter with her work forming part of the permanent collection of the Confederation Centre Art Gallery in Charlottetown.
In June 2019 Maxine Elliot who had been living in Nanaimo, died in the Victoria General Hospital in Victoria, BC. We extend our condolences to her family and close friends on their loss.
An obituary appeared in The Guardian on July 16, 2019.
Mourning the loss of Maxine Elliot. Born in Vancouver, she made her way to P.E.I in the 1970’s when she began her career as a painter and potter. Maxine will always be remembered for her outspoken, honest approach to life and art. She was an inspiration to many. Maxine died at Victoria hospital on June 28th. She leaves behind her three children, four grandchildren, ex husband and many who will miss her dearly.
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| Maxine Elliot - photo published in The Guardian July 16, 2019 |
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