Press Release
Feb. 14, 2016
Georgian Bay Primordial – Harmony in Nature
Solo art installation and curated group exhibit by regional artist Sue A. Miller
Exhibiting at the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, 163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood ON.
March 2nd to April 14
Opening reception, Friday March 4th, 4pm – 7pm
Sue A. Miller has been a practicing professional artist in the Georgian Triangle area for more than twenty years. She lives in Wasaga Beach and has a large studio on the main street of Creemore above a coffee shop, the Mill Street Art Studio. In the past she has also shared studio space at the Fishbowl and Tremont Studios. Sue is best known for her atmospheric water/landscapes of Georgian Bay and Atlantic shorelines. This installation is a new project that has been percolating for three years and is relevant to the fragile biosphere of not only Georgian Bay but all shorelines and bodies of water.
This project is an “immersive” installation exploring Georgian Bay undisturbed by humans, a habitat in its most pure form. The installation will consist of large scale oil paintings, a large three dimensional suspended sculpture, a large free standing sculpture and audio recordings of shoreline wildlife which will tie in the immersive experience for the audience. The subject matter explores unspoiled shorelines, in a variety of seasons and perspectives, without focus on “iconic” Georgian Bay scenes, but rather the “overlooked” uncommon view. The three dimensional work is created from natural detritus collected from around the Bay. The overall appearance and experience of this installation will reflect the “essence” and spirit of a primal Georgian Bay shoreline.
To compliment the installation, I have curated a group show, including 16 professional artists whose work is new to Collingwood and relevant to the concept of the exhibition.
Artist Roster List for Group Exhibit
Peter Adams – Creemore
Chris Hession - Creemore
Martha Bull – Creemore
Liz Eakins – Creemore
Jordan Eveland – Creemore
Frith Bail – Creemore/Toronto
Juliet Jancso – Glen Huron
Rod Prouse – Penetanguishene
Halyna Mordowec-Regenbogen - Midland
Claustro – Midland
Ruth Irvine – Barrie
Jeanette Luchese – Innisfil
Janet Read – Barrie/Toronto
Melody Madden – Orillia
Cathy Griggs – Toronto
Karen Cameron – Owen Sound
During the exhibit, Sue will also be facilitating two March Break art workshops for kids on ‘found object sculpture’
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