The Property
Fairmont Chateau Whistler sits at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, ski-in/ski-out and just steps from Whistler Village, and it's one of the landmark properties there, so there was already a strong visual identity to work with. Stone, heavy timber, big windows framing the peaks. Classic mountain-lodge bones, with a more current alpine sensibility layered on top. Which meant the art needed to work at scale without repeating itself, and shift in mood deepening on where you were, quieter in the corridors, more energy in the public spaces.
The Artwork
For the suites and guest rooms, we created a mix of custom 2D and 3D artwork built around the hotel's mountain-lodge character. Living areas feature curated gallery walls of vintage-style ski photography and illustrated alpine scenes, set against deep blue walls and dark wood paneling. Above select beds, we used layered, laser-cut 3D artworks to give the headboard wall some real texture and depth. Bathrooms got framed landscape artwork of the surrounding lakes and forest, while additional illustrated pieces throughout the property add a distinct, contemporary voice to the space.
Suite 1
The Room The living area is built around a deep blue accent wall. There's a stone fireplace, French doors leading into the bedroom and views out over Blackcomb's forested slopes.
The Art A six-piece gallery wall mixes vintage black-and-white ski photography - a skier, Slope Ready, and a group portrait on the slopes, The Aspen Party - with a pair of crossed skis, Timber Edges, and softer illustrated mountain studies, Morning on the Ridge and Track to the Summit, alongside a snow-laden forest photograph, Deep in the Pines. All framed in black to stand out against the textured navy wallcovering, the grouping is tightly gridded, giving the wall the presence of a single large-scale piece while letting each art piece read on its own.
Suite 2
The Room A larger version of the similar living room concept, with a dining nook, a stone fireplace and a private balcony.
The Art The gallery wall grows to six pieces, layering vintage equipment alongside landscape and place. A black-and-white photograph of an early rope tow, Early Ascent, and an illustrated pair of crossed skis, Crossed Timber, nod to the sport's utilitarian roots, while a watercolour of a snow-covered village, Valley Below, and a black-and-white photograph of a quiet, snow-lined creek, Frozen Stream, bring in the surrounding landscape. A vintage chairlift photograph, The Long Ride Up, continues the equipment thread, and a colourful, mid-century-style ski poster, Bluebird Run, closes the wall on a warmer, more playful note. The last piece stands out from the rest, keeping the wall from tipping too far into black-and-white nostalgia. Taken together, the set moves from utilitarian ski equipment towards something closer to the romance associated with the sport.
Suite 3
The Room: A navy, wood-panelled accent wall anchors the living area.
The Art: A six-piece gallery wall mixes mediums as much as imagery, Apres Ski: a black-and-white photograph of a skier, Childs Whimsy; an illustrated wooden sled, Into the Woods; a watercolour of snow-laden pine trees, Winter Day Dreams; a black-and-white photograph of two hikers carrying skis up a slope, The Chair to the Sky; a black-and-white chairlift photograph, Vintage Skiier; and a colourful, mid-century-style illustration of a woman skiing downhill. Set together against the dark panelling, the mix of vintage photography, line illustration and watercolour gives the wall real variety while staying rooted in the mountain's ski heritage.
One Bedroom Suite
The Room Soft neutrals, a deep teal wall behind the bed, mountain views through the window.
The Art Two feather pieces above the bed, Single Plume and Three Feathers, have subtle illustrative features that complements the patterned carpet.
Gold Rooms
The Room This is the elevated Gold tier. Green velvet headboard, gas fireplace, forest and village views.
The Art The headboard piece, Riverline, is the standout. A layered, laser-cut 3D mixed-media artwork tracing a river through blue tones, set against natural wood, it recreates the depth and movement of water in relief. Opposite, an aerial photography, Winter Passage, traces a snow-covered path through dense forest, echoing the same sense of a route carved through the landscape.
Bathrooms
The Room Dark tile, herringbone flooring, a freestanding soaker tub.
The Art Still Water, a framed landscape artwork here, soft and slightly misty, capturing the lakes and forest around the property.
Deluxe Room
The Room Live-edge wood slab for the headboard, hanging pendant sconces on either side of the bed.
The Art Faceted Bear, a geometric black bear, built from faceted planes in navy, gold and white. Bold and graphic, more illustrative than most of the other pieces in the property.
Every piece was designed to work within the hotel's existing material palette of wood, stone and rich, deep tones, giving each room a strong sense of place while reinforcing the broader alpine identity of the property.
Image Credits & Copyright Notice:
Property photography featured in this case study is sourced from the official Fairmont Chateau Whistler website and/or authorized property sources. All property images remain the copyright of Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Accor, and their respective photographers. PI Fine Art does not claim ownership of third-party photography. This case study is presented to showcase PI Fine Art's contribution to the artwork project and does not imply ownership of third-party imagery or endorsement beyond the completed project scope.
Artwork Credits:
Artwork concepts, designs, and project imagery created by PI Fine Art. All rights reserved.
