Salt Spring Has Issues
by John Bateman Multidisiplinary

Soft Cover - 195 Pages

The very mention of Salt Spring Island evokes images of stunning natural beauty, talented artists and an easier pace of life. Whatever your perception of this famous island are, cast them aside and immerse yourself into John Bateman's alternative, yet hilariously accurate appraisal of "Island Life". In Salt Spring Has Issues, John provides the ultimate insider's guide to the reality of living on this often visited, occasionally misunderstood, always entertaining island.

Humour and craft are cousins—they both rely on timing, honesty, and a good sharp edge.

Multidisiplinary John Bateman

John Bateman is a Salt Spring Island artist whose practice blends woodworking, printmaking, humour, and storytelling. A graduate of NSCAD, Bateman has worked as a woodshop technician, furniture maker, recording studio owner, album-cover designer, and comedy writer. His creative versatility deeply informs his sculptural and functional wooden works. Alongside his artistic career, Bateman is a Champion for Anxiety Canada and serves on the board of the Bateman Foundation.

Artist Statement

“I’ve always moved between mediums—wood, sound, print, humour. The common thread is storytelling. Woodworking grounds me the most; it’s where craft and character meet. Every piece I make carries a bit of lived experience, a bit of mischief, and a lot of gratitude for the material itself.”

John Bateman

Available Artworks

Multidisiplinary John Bateman

Salt Spring Has Issues $25.00 CAD

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They also specialise in last minute surprizes.

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If you are sailing to the island anytime soon we will be here with bells on.

Otherwise, our VanGo delivery service ventures all around Vancouver Island and the lower mainland.

Contact Details

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💫 Kaeli – Head Unicorn Wrangler of Steffich Fine Art.
📞 Call, text, or send a magical carrier pigeon (preferred option)
1-250-537-7827 or give us a ring on the old toll free tin can land line 1-877-537-8448
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Steffich Fine Art
149 Fulford Ganges Road Suite 101
Salt Spring Island, BC Canada

Our team is always ready for a deep existential dive into the meaning of art, creativity, or how the Salt Spring Gnomes secretly run the world.

Business Hours

Steffich Fine Art BUSINESS HOURS
(*Note: We moved 2024)

We’re a small but mighty crew, opening when inspiration strikes
(’round ten or two).
Closing when the sun fades — or we do.

Quantity of hours? Overrated. Quality of art? Unmatched.
If the door’s locked, fear not — we’re out delivering dreams, no doubt.
Give us a holler and our gnomes will fly to open the door or bring art