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Jiří Genzer created his piece Harmony as part of the 2017 sculpture symposium, Carved on the Canadian Shield, in celebration of Canada 150. Harmony Jiří Genzer Name of Sculpture: Harmony Materials: Limestone Installation Date: June 2017 Number on Map: 29 Go to Gallery Carved on the Canadian Shield: Four artists from three countries visited Haliburton for a three week sculpture symposium in 2017 in celebration of Dysart 150, Ontario 150, and Canada 150. Beginning with a block of limestone, each artist was tasked with creating a piece that reflected the theme of carving on the Canadian Shield. Artist Statement: I developed the idea for “Harmony” a number of years ago to express the concept of a harmonic relationship - supporting, helping and finding joy together. “Harmony” is a continuation of a previous work called “Balance” which portrays keeping all extremes in good balance. For us in Europe, Canada has always been a symbol of freedom, tolerance and harmonic relationships. That is why I chose the Harmony motif for the Sculpture Symposium “Carved on the Canadian Shield”. It represents my vision of Canada and my hopes for a positive future for your country, the Sculpture Forest and the Haliburton School of Art + Design. < Back to Sculptures

Contact the Haliburton Sculpture Forest. Contact Us Phone Tel: (705) 457-3555 Sculpture Forest Address 297 College Drive Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0 Mailing Address Haliburton Sculpture Forest Box 210 Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0 Email Us info@haliburtonsculptureforest.ca Send Success! Message received. Map Hours: Spring, Fall, and Summer Open: Everyday including holidays from dawn to dusk Cost: By donation Hours: Winter Open: Everyday including holidays from dawn to dusk Cost: Ski Trails: Must have a valid ski trail pass to enter ski trails (costs may vary) Snowshoe Trails: Free of charge Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Join Our Mailing List Register Here Instagram Feed

Eos by Charles O'Neil; a larger than life wire and steel figure named after the Greek goodess of dawn. Embracing Eos Charles O'Neil Name of Sculpture: Embracing Eos Materials: Wire and Steel Description: A male figure reaching for the sky Location: Haliburton Sculpture Forest; Waterfront Trail Installation Date: June, 2004 Number on Map: 13 Go to Gallery About the Work: This sculpture depicts a man facing due east, with his arms raised high, greeting the morning sun and embracing the rosy-fingered goddess of the dawn, Eos. According to Greek mythology, Eos rose up into the sky from the river Okeanos at the start of each day, and with her rays of light dispersed the mists of the night. She was sometimes depicted riding a golden chariot drawn by winged horses, at other times she was shown borne aloft by her own pair of wings. Eos had an unquenchable desire for handsome young men, some say as the result of a curse laid upon her by the goddess Aphrodite. The story of the man depicted in Embracing Eos is unclear. Does he simply admire the beauty of Eos as she rises each morning? Was he one of her past lovers? Or is he another young man about to fall victim to her lust? Being a sculpture of black steel and dark wire, Embracing Eos can be difficult to see in the evening twilight. Some visitors have had such difficulty spotting the sculpture that they believe it has disappeared. Perhaps the sculpture is just hard to see in the evening, or perhaps the man of metal does leave at night, only to reappear in the morning to greet his seductive Eos. < Back to Sculptures

Two sculptures created from the same mold come together to form Curled Figures by Susan Low-Beer. < Back to Sculptures Curled Figures Susan Low-Beer Name of Sculpture: Curled Figures Materials: Cement Description: Two curled figures mounted on a large boulder Location: South Trail Installation Date: October, 2003 Number on Map: 8 Go to Gallery These sculptures have been made from the same mold; the surface of each one will be altered to create the feeling of uniqueness. Although these sculptures are essentially the same, their gestures and consequently their emotional content changes with each altered position.

Andrew Rothfischer is a Canadian visual artist specializing in pastel landscape paintings and outdoor sculptures. Andrew Rothfischer Website: andrewrothfischer-art.com Andrew Rothfischer has studied art both in Canada and abroad. While he has been on the artist's path for many years, in 2009 he finally graduated from the Haliburton School of Arts with a diploma in Visual Arts. Andrew specializes in two seemingly disparate areas; pastel paintings of landscapes and outdoor sculptures. His paintings often highlight places in nature that we tend to overlook or take for granted. In 2004 he produced the exhibit, “Jackson Creek – Travels through an Urban Watershed” that featured 25 paintings depicting the hard realities and the beauty that shape urban waterways today. Since that time, this idea of special places has evolved into the theme of “Sense of Place" that has continued in the the current series, the "Warsaw Project". Andrew's sculptures are almost exclusively created for the outdoors. They are designed to live in a field or in a garden. They are sometimes functional garden accents like dividers, bird baths or benches. The materials used are kiln formed glass, stone, cement or metal retrieved from the local junkyard. He works with these hard materials - fusing, casting, molding and shaping, reclaiming -, to create new forms that both startle and delight the viewer with their simplicity and beauty. So how do these two disciplines tie together? For the artist, the paintings are "of the land"; recognizing and capturing the essence of those special places that stir us. The sculptures take these impressions a step further. They play with those same colours and shapes and light, creating forms that are "on the land". Both forms, however, in their own way, celebrate and pay homage to the landscape around us. For information about the purchase of Lissome#5 or other of Andy's works visit andrewrothfischer-art.com or contact info@haliburtonsculptureforest.ca < Back to Artists

Support Us, Get Involved, Make a Donation. Support Us! The Haliburton Sculpture Forest was created in 2001 by an inspired group of volunteers who had a vision of creating a unique destination in Haliburton that combines art, nature, recreation and education. With over 40 sculptures and one-of-a-kind benches, and over 40,000 visitors each year, the ongoing success of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest is made possible through the generosity of donors. Your contribution goes a long way by helping to fund the operation of the Sculpture Forest (insurance, printing guide maps, maintenance, marketing, curatorial fees), adding to our Sculpture collection or helping us build our Endowment Fund. You can make a contribution in a number of ways: 1. Make an online donation PayPal: Easily make a donation by clicking here or on the 'Donate' button. E-transfer: Make an e-transfer to info@haliburtonsculptureforest.ca Security question: When did the Sculpture Forest open? Answer: 2001 Note donations made through PayPal or E-Transfer do not receive a tax receipt. 2. Make a donation when you visit the Sculpture Forest There are donation boxes located throughout the Sculpture Forest, including one that is attached to the sign and map at the entrance to Sculpture Forest. Please make a contribution when you visit. New this year! You can donate using Tip Tap at the main kiosk. Tip Tap accepts both credit and debit cards. 3. Make a donation to support the annual operations of the Sculpture Forest Make a donation for $50.00 or more and receive a tax receipt. The Sculpture Forest works in partnership with the Municipality of Dysart et al. The Municipality will provide a tax receipt for any donations given for the Sculpture Forest, Make Cheque Payable to “Municipality of Dysart et al” write Sculpture Forest in the note section. Send to: Haliburton Sculpture Forest P.O. Box 210 Haliburton ON K0M 1S0 4. Be a Celebration Contributor Make a donation of $500. Receive a tax receipt and recognition as a Sculpture Forest Supporter, if you make a donation of $500 in honour of someone, you will receive a tax receipt and we will recognize the person you would like to honour on our literature and our signage. Donations can be made to support operations, contribute to a new sculpture or towards the Endowment Fund. Make Cheque Payable to “Municipality of Dysart et al” write Sculpture Forest in the note section. Send to: Haliburton Sculpture Forest P.O. Box 210 Haliburton ON K0M 1S0. For more information: e-mail us or call our Curator – Jim Blake at 705-457-5278 5. Donate a Sculpture Many of the sculptures in our collection have been made possible through donations. These donations happen in a number of ways: People can make a donations of funds with which the Sculpture Forest can purchase or commission a sculpture, or individuals can donate a sculpture from their collection. Artists donate works (an existing work or donation of time and materials to create a new work). Many of the Sculptures in our collection have been donated in honour of someone. For more information: e-mail us or call our Curator – Jim Blake at 705-457-5278 6. Make a Bequest Contribute to a Legacy. The Haliburton Sculpture Forest is building an Endowment Fund which will provide an annual income for the Sculpture Forest to ensure its sustainability into the future. You can make a bequest in your will, make a one time donation or make a pledge over a number of years. Please contact us for more information on making a bequest or a legacy donation to the Endowment Fund. E-mail us or call our Curator – Jim Blake at 705-457-5278

The sculpture Together We Explore the Wild was commissioned in appreciation of the life of Shawn Hagerman. Together We Explore the Wild George Pratt Materials: Salt and pepper granite Description: Two children riding on the back of a bear in a streamlined minimalist style. Installation Date: August, 2016 Number on Map: 27 Go to Gallery About the Sculpture: The sculpture “Together We Explore the Wild” was commissioned in appreciation of the life of Shawn Hagerman, family man, outdoorsman, canoeist, camper, fisherman, hunter, photographer, hiker, meditator, poet, and health and fitness enthusiast. He found peace and joy in exploring the wilderness alongside his family and friends. < Back to Sculptures

Youkie Stagg < Back Originally Published On: January 1, 2016 Originally Published By: Haliburton Echo Beaver Written By: Youkie Stagg Work created by Mary Anne Barkhouse, Michael Belmore, and 2002 HHSS Visual Arts students. The beaver is a symbol of many things, for Canada it is a symbol of the fur trade which allowed for Canada to gain wealth and attention in its early years and become the country that it is today. In opposition to this, “Beaver” tackles the idea of nature taking back from humanity. Barkhouse and Belmore worked together with the high school art students to teach them the process to make a public sculpture. In the early stages of the planning process the class wanted to create an army of beavers, then the plan adapted into a beaver chewing down a parking meter, then the plan was adapted to a beaver chewing down a lamp post. However these ideas were either too time consuming or too expensive and when the Municipality of Minden Hills was able to donate a lamppost, the piece evolved to what it is today. The Sculpture Forest offers free guided tours each Tuesday from 10-11:30 am and a shorter “Curator Selection” tour on Wednesday from 12:10 – 12:50. Meet at the kiosk in the Fleming College parking lot. < Previous Article Next Article >

Jiří Genzer is a sculptor from the Czech Republic. He works with sand, ice and stone materials. Jiří Genzer Website: http://www.jirigenzer.com/cz/ Jiří studied architecture at the faculty of civil engineering CTU, and attended sculpting courses in the studios of Milana Váchy, Pavla Přikryla, Stanislava Hanzíka, Louis Kodyma and Charles Kronych. Jiří currently lives in Prague, Czech Republic and has sculpted over 50 monumental sculptures in schools, hospitals, and public buildings around the Czech Republic. Since 1985, as part of the association of restorers, Jiří has restored old architecture and sculptures. Since 1987, he has been a member of the Union of Czech Artists and has done many exhibitions of his work. He began work with ice in 1997. Jiří has been organizing and teaching international sculpture courses in the Czech Republic and around the world since 2000. Also since 2000, he has also organized many international sculpture symposiums. In 2001, Jiří began working with sand. Over the past 20 years, Jiří has entered over 50 sand festivals and 50 ice festivals to create sculptures. Jiří has taken commissioned work for open spaces, such as parks, city centers, and hotels and has created sculptures for private collections. Jiří’s work is displayed in art galleries across the world. Jiří came to Haliburton as part of the Carved on the Canadian Shield Sculpture Symposium. Celebrating Canada, Ontario, and Dysart 150, four artists came to Haliburton to carve a piece out of limestone representing Canada and the Canadian Shield. < Back to Artists

< All Events 2024 Downtown Haliburton Sculpture Exhibition Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Thursday, October 24, 2024 Address: Haliburton, ON, Canada The Downtown Haliburton Sculpture Exhibition is an outdoor exhibition that runs from May through October each year. The sculptures are installed at sites along Highland Street, the main street of the downtown core of Haliburton Village in Ontario, Canada. This year is the 6th Annual DHSE featuring 8 artists: Photo Gallery: < Previous Next >

Forest Screen Bench Scott McKay Name of Sculpture: Forest Screen Bench Materials: Corten Steel Installation Date: 2020 Number on Map: E Go to Gallery Wendy Wilkins, the patron who purchased Mother Earth and commissioned the Sun Bench to accompany it, thought it would be lovely to add a couple more Scott McKay one-of-a-kind benches to create Mother Earth’s living room where a whole family or group of friends could gather. So, she worked with the Sculpture Forest to commission two new nature inspired benches - Forest Screen Bench and Fire Bench - to complete the set and create Mother Earth's living room. In 2018 the Haliburton Sculpture Forest teamed up with the Haliburton Village BIA (business Improvement Area) to create the Downtown Haliburton Sculpture Exhibition. This featured the display of six sculptures on the main street from Ontario artists from June to October. McKay’s Mother Earth was one of them. Mother Earth is McKay’s vision of the classical mother figure who is one with the tree of life. < Back to Sculptures

Sound Vessel: Forest by Metalgenesis is inspired by trees and given voice by the wind. Sound Vessel: Forest Metalgenesis: Don Dickson & Amy Doolittle Materials: Corten Steel Plate, stainless steel rods, etc Description: Forest designs in a rectangular prism encasing sound rods Location: Haliburton Sculpture Forest; Upper ski trail Installation Date: August, 2003 Number on Map: 5 Go to Gallery Artist's Vision for Sculpture: Synonymous with the perception of “up north” is the image of trees. They are so numerous that one takes them for granted. Solid yet pliant, they are part of our horizons and landscapes. Like a tree that is still, yet filled with life, the vessel holds sound and, like a tree, is animated and given voice by the wind. < Back to Sculptures