Biography and Artistic Journey

Internationally acclaimed artist Geert Maas works in two and three dimensions in a variety of media. His disciplines include sculpture, painting, reliefs and medallic art.

Maas was born in The Netherlands, where he attended Academies of Art in The Hague. In 1979, Maas moved to Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, with his family. There, he and his wife Elly created the Geert Maas Sculpture Gardens and Gallery which feature one of the largest collections of bronze sculptures in Canada and a diverse selection of his other artwork.

Geert Maas’ skillful and inspired use of a wide range of materials marks him as one of Canada’s most dynamic and versatile artists. His works have been shown in numerous exhibitions and are represented in prestigious public, corporate and private art collections worldwide.

Geert Maas: Sculpting Legacies

More than a traditional biography, Geert Maas: Sculpting Legacies is a documentary publication based on extensive filmed interviews, archival photographs, historical documents, and more than five decades of artistic achievement.

This publication is offered as a free educational resource to help preserve the artistic legacy of Geert and Elly Maas for future generations.

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