The McMichael Canadian Art Gallery in Kleinburg has put together an exciting day-long festival dedicated to the world-renowned Canadian artist. The program will be held on March 24th, and is entitled, “Totems and Trees: The Passions of Emily Carr”.
The event kicks off at 11 a.m. with a presentation by Gerta Moray, Professor of Art History at the University of Guelph. She will provide her thoughtful reflections on the artist’s relationship with the First Nations from her recent publication “Unsettling Encounters: First Nations Imagery in the Art of Emily Carr”. The artist often chose to paint totems and the beautiful west coast rainforest, a symbol of her search for national identity and expression through her art.
A gallery walk led by Gerta Moray will delve into Carr’s paintings on display at the gallery, and give fascinating insight into the life and motivations of the artist. No doubt there will be colourful Brochures and flyer printing available if you choose to do a self-guided tour.
A special screening of Michael Ostroff’s biopic, “Winds of Heaven: Emily Carr, Carvers and the Spirits of the Forest”, will be shown at 2 p.m. Admission to the film is free with admission to the gallery and the Emily Carr festival.
The McMichael Art Gallery is one of Vaughan’s most treasured cultural venues and specializes in art by the Group of Seven and first nations artists. The gallery and the gorgeous natural landscape offer the visitor a unique opportunity to view Canadian art. Get a Free Quote for Brochures
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