S.C. Jean, who I have always known as Sandra Cook, has lived in Kelowna for about 25 years and is a beloved and cherished presence within the art and music scene. If you have attended any live music shows in Kelowna you most likely have seen her in the audience – frequently she can be found snapping pictures of the people in the band or of her friends, who she refers to as her “kids”. If not at a music venue, you would definitely run into her at an opening or volunteering here at the Alternator Centre for Contemporary. You may have seen her photos gracing the walls at Fernando’s Pub or in the back office at the gallery. Having your photo taken and placed on one of these walls is a coveted achievement and means that you are part of the “in” crowd. Though she is well-known and liked by many because of these activities I have primarily got to know Jean through her paintings.
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