Obituary of Man Woman

Cranbrook artist, poet and visionary, Man Woman, passed away in his home Tuesday, November 13, 2012.

He was a prolific painter, sculptor and poet whose dreams were a guiding influence throughout his life and provided a rich source of inspiration for his art and poetry. He followed this influence with dedication (40 years of dream journals) and courage since at times these images and instructions seemed outrageous and controversial. Pursuing his unique creative impulses led Man Woman to become involved with many diverse circles: arts communities in Edmonton, Calgary, Cranbrook, Los Angeles and New York; the ManKind Project/New Warrior Training; Friends of the Swastika internet network; tattoo communities, especially these deeply committed to the reclamation of the benevolent spiritual use of the swastika particularly those in Ireland, England, Denmark and Germany; Dances of Universal Peace groups and their associated Sufi circles.

He is survived by his wife Astarte "Dale" Sellers, brother Harry Kemball, former wife and mother of his four children Mimi Kemball, son Ivan Cat (Marti Livingstone), daughters Serena Kemball (Scott Pflieger), Meenoy Kemball and Yoni Bremner (Cam Bremner) and grandsons Jazz Kemball, Connor Bremner and Sivert Livingstone Cat.

"...tell him how I love and respect him. His focused commitments are a source of inspiration to me. His tender heart has deeply touched mine. His unique was of 'turning the sacred inside out' through his art and poetry has made me consider in new ways, and laugh once again at old ways." - Sister Mariam Joan Shea

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort & Convention Centre in Cranbrook. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to: Cranbrook District Arts Council, #104, 135 - 10th Avenue South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 2N1 (ph: 250-426-4223) or the East Kootenay Foundation For Health, 13 - 24th Avenue North, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 3H9 (ph: 250-489-6481).

 

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com