Art, environment mix to highlight lake Simcoe!

Art, environment mix to highlight lake

Jul 28, 2005


An art and environment show that will emphasize the environmental problems affecting Lake Simcoe at a time when the Ontario government has undertaken a study of greenlands and natural areas in Southern Ontario will be held Saturday at Wilderness Places Gallery at 21003 Dalton Rd., Sutton from noon to 5 p.m.

The show is sponsored by the Zephyr Society of Lake Simcoe.

"The art and the environment show is planned to inform the populace about the resilience and creativity of area residents and to point out the fragility of the natural environment we all depend on for our health and sustenance," show organizer Paul Harpley said.

A select group of artists from Georgina and other areas in Ontario will exhibit original work in this one-day show with an environmental theme.

A wide range of natural and manufactured materials from rocks and minerals, wood, soapstone, graphite, watercolours, smelted metals, steel works and paintings will be on display, Mr. Harpley said.

"They will be joined by environmentalists and naturalists with displays, scientific papers, displays and information about the natural heritage of the Lake Simcoe area," Mr. Harpley said.

Information and themes will highlight wildlife, geography and environmental challenges today and for the future, he said.

"This show provides a stimulus for discussing our impact on the environment, and for reconnecting with the natural world around us," Mr. Harpley said.

Artists include Lindsay Howlett, Heather Rennie, Malcolm Madsen, Graham Ames, Todd Jamieson and Alfie Fishgap, as well as Mr. Harpley, also a wildlife artist. Original drawings, paintings and sculpture of local landscapes are for show and sale.

"Come find out the current thinking and action related to the environment, art and sustainability in our community, meet some of the people involved and see the result of their work," Mr. Harpley said

For more information phone 905-722-8751, 905-722-8021 or see the websites www.harpley.ca. and zephyrsociety.ca