About Me
Biography
As a West Coast photographer, I am surrounded by diversity and natural beauty. I live within walking distance of the ocean, the railway tracks, and First Nations land. Quaint cottages, nail salons and vape shops stand side by side with music studios, restaurants, small art galleries and looming new high-rises.This tiny city where I live (pop. 24 000), and its burgeoning surrounds, present an infinite, changing vista for the photographer's eye. Looking through the lens, I am at one with my camera. At times, the combination of the light, the subject and the moment cause the world to stop. It is then that I believe that a quality of grace infuses my photography and the world I photograph.
Linda Bickerton-Ross
Testimonials
The composition of these images brings to mind a range of photographers and artists for me, including Gabriel Orozco's collection works and Andreas Gursky's large scale landscapes and interiors, to the young artist Ryan Oskin's sculptural photographic installation. This work feels ripe for exhibition…having sound and time lapse video is a smart, strategic decision.
- Lens Culture Project Review
I believe that at times Linda’s photography comes close to impressionistic art. Beautiful sense of colour and mystic images. Documentarian of where she lives.
- Tom Douglas, Artist and Antiques Collector
The triptych of shimmering water photos is a joy to have in my home. It captures the feeling of looking into shallow waters: the various depths, the movement, and the light. It is both peaceful and refreshing.
- Barbara McDonald, Artist and Potter
Linda is a purely creative soul with an endless fountain of original thinking. She is able to transition her ideas in unique and very thought-provoking ways into compelling works of art. Her subtle and sometimes evocative images, are both absorbing and a visual pleasure.
-Carol How, Fine Art Photographer
Bickerton-Ross utilizes slow exposures and other manipulation to create dreamlike, semi-abstract scenes offering a new perspective on familiar landscapes.
-Alex Browne, Arts Reporter for the Peace Arch News
Awards/Projects/publications
2025
PhotoEd Magazine, Memory Issue (74), Pink Daisies, Archival Photograph (2025)
2023
First Place Photography. Small City Blues, (Framed Photograph, 22"x16"). Arts 2023. Surrey Art Gallery. Juried Exhibition of Visual Arts
2020-2021
The Birthing of a High Rise, Video.
Digital Doorways Initiative Selected as one of a small group of artists to be part of a collaborative partnership between artists and digital experts. Sponsored by the Canada Council, ArtsCan Resource Network and a Surrey Cultural Grant. Culminating project.
2019
Jurors' Prize Honorable Mention Surrey Art Gallery. Birthing of a High Rise – Still Photograph on Alupanel.
2018-2020
Artists Among Us Interview/Photographic project in collaboration with Melanie Watts. Each month a local artist was interviewed and photographed in their studio. This project was sponsored by a City of Surrey Cultural Grant and a monthly feature in Spotlight, the Surrey Arts Council magazine.
2017-2018
Walkers of White Rock Collaborative Street Photography Project
2017-2018
First Place Awards in Semiahmoo Arts Council competitions, including The Love Show: Portraiture Exhibition and Double Exposure: Photography and Poetry Exhibition.
Official Event Photographer
2019
Capture Photo Fest Official Volunteer Photographer.
2018 and 2019
En Plein-Air Event and Exhibition Semiahmoo Arts Council
2018
PACA (Pacific Arts & Culture Alliance)
2016
Camp Alexander Festival
Exhibitions
2026
More Than the Eye Can See - Landmark Gallery Exhibition, White Rock, as a member of the Praxis Photography Collective
Salon des Refuses, Gallery 881, Vancouver, BC, Juried Group Exhibition, Pink Daisies (April)
Praxis at Nomad - Nomad Gallery, White Rock, Praxis Photography Collective (April)
2025
ArtRich 2025 - Richmond Art Gallery, Juried Group Exhibition
More Than the Eye Can See - Landmark Gallery Exhibition, White Rock, as a member of the Praxis Photography Collective
2024
Amuse Bouche, Richmond Art Gallery Annual Fundraising Auction
Photography Exhibition - Nomad Gallery, White Rock
Inside Out -Landmark Gallery Exhibition, White Rock, Praxis Photography Collective Exhibition
More Than the Eye Can See - Landmark Gallery Exhibition, White Rock, as a member of the Praxis Photography Collective
2023 and Ongoing
Marine Drive Exhibition Gallery with Praxis Photography Collective
2011- 2023
Juried group exhibitions at the Richmond Art Gallery, the Surrey Art Gallery and the Turnbull Art Gallery in British Columbia
2022
Art Vancouver as a member of the Roam Gallery
2017
Walkers of White Rock project included in Sagas, Narratives and Selfies Exhibition at Pop-Up Gallery sponsored by the City of White Rock and Semiahmoo Arts to celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary
2017
Installation Video Series for Sagas, Narratives and Selfies Curated Exhibition Uptown Pop Up Gallery, White Rock, BC
Education
Honorary Doctorate, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
M.A.,Administration, Simon Fraser University
B.A., Faculty of Music, University of Western Washington
Artists’ Diploma, Faculty of Music,University of Toronto
Certificate in Photography, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Coursework at Focal Point: The Visual Arts Learning Centre
Founder, Praxis Photography Collective, White Rock BC, Canada
Founding Member, Langley Community Music School, Langley, BC, Canada https://langleymusic.com/about/history/life-member/
Links
https://richmondartscoalition.com/portfolios/linda-bickerton-ross/
https://www.roamgallery.com/linda-bickerton-ross.html
https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/linda-bickerton-ross
@bickertonrossphotography
https://helloart.com/collections/linda-bickerton-ross
https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/Arts%202023%20catalogue_final.pdf