Searching for an artful outing? Join us for this weekend's exhibit reception!
The Gallery at L.E. Shore is thrilled to host artists Michael Black and Victoria Huntley on March 15 in celebration of their captivating new exhibit, “Garden Stories”.
Examining “Garden Stories”
Gardens are full of meaning.
The beauty of our beloved flowers and vegetables is juxtaposed with devastating natural disasters, highlighting a deeper issue in the environment.
Rich symbolic meanings associated with garden imagery reach across time and cultural specificity – the nexus for creation stories or depictions of paradise.
Even the history of humanity finds representation: gardening often suggests a desire to subdue and control, merging nature and culture in a way that brings both the perceived advantages, as well as the accompanying historical harm.
But despite everything, there is hope in gardens. As another winter comes to an end, we often find ourselves longing for the first promise of spring.
This exhibition embodies that hope and promise.
Michael Black | with Victoria Huntley
Grand Reception
On Saturday, March 15 between 2:00-4:00pm, join the artists for a fun, art filled afternoon. At 2:00pm Michael and Victoria will share a behind-the-scenes look at their work and the inspiration behind the exhibit. Then, from 2:20-4:00pm, enjoy a relaxed wine and mingle with complimentary refreshments.
No tickets or registration required. All welcome!
About the Artists
Michael Black
Abstract artist Michael Black graduated from the Ontario College of Art (now OCADU), in 1984 and holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Toronto (2003). For 30 years, he worked in education. Michael has shown his work in Toronto, Charlottetown, Port Perry, Creemore, Thornhill, Port Hope, Cobourg, Ottawa, Peterborough, Thornbury, Meaford and Sutton West.
Victoria Huntley
Victoria Huntley is a multi-disciplinary artist, finding inspiration in both canvas and glass. Her work has been featured at the Loft Gallery in Thornbury, The Art Bank Collective in Clarksburg, the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts in Collingwood and at Donna Child Fine Art Gallery in Toronto.
