Search Results

A giant dandelion created by students of the Integrated Arts Program at Innisdale Secondary School in Barrie, Ontario. I see a wish Created by students of the Integrated Arts Program at Innisdale Secondary School in Barrie, Ontario Name of Sculpture: I see a wish Material: Powder Coated Steel Height: 4.25 metres Description: A giant dandelion – gone to seed, with its white 'parachutes' ready to take flight Installation Date: November 2020 Number on Map: 37 Go to Gallery About the Work: In 2015, the students in the Innisdale Integrated Arts Program produced a multi-media arts presentation (poetry, music, dance, paintings and sculpture) for the new Cancer Treatment Centre at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie. One piece was a sculpture of a dandelion gone to seed with one of the parachutes (wishes) about to take flight. A teacher in Collingwood, Deb Shackell, who was familiar with Haliburton Sculpture Forest was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and went to RVH for treatments and saw the sculpture. The dandelion and the saying “Some see a weed; I see a wish” has long been her personal coda – and seeing this sculpture gave her great hope and inspiration. She got in contact with the Sculpture Forest curator and said that she would like to raise the money to get a similar sculpture for the Sculpture Forest. The program coordinators at Innisdale said that they would be interested in having the class of 2019-2020 create a new sculpture for the Sculpture Forest (using the ideas and inspirations of the current students). Deb and the Sculpture Forest curator met with the students a couple of times; there was lots of back and forth on the design. Meanwhile, after a year of treatment, Deb was cancer free and she mounted a fundraising campaign on GoFundMe as well as produced and sold art cards with inspirational photography. The Sculpture was going to be installed in the spring of 2020 but COVID-19 got in the way. All the pieces of the sculpture had been created – it just needed to be brought to Haliburton and installed. The four teachers from Innisdale arranged to bring the pieces of the sculpture to Haliburton in November 2020 where it was assembled and installed. < Back to Sculptures

Meet The Team Board of Directors - Chair Barb Bolin Barb Bolin is the former Principal/Dean of the Haliburton Campus of Fleming College and the Haliburton School of Art + Design and is the founding chair of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest. She has been involved in Community Development through her involvement with many, many organizations including leadership roles at The Arts Council ~ Haliburton Highlands, Abbey Gardens, Haliburton County Development Corporation and Rails End Gallery. Board of Directors - Vice Chair Annette Blady Annette Blady was born in 1956 in Toronto, Canada. She graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design in 1980. During the 1980’s, as a partner in an architectural technology company, she rose to international prominence as an interior designer, creating works for major projects such as The Nieman Marcus Center in Chicago, Harbourfront in Toronto and The World Financial Centre in Battery Park, New York City. Annette retired from design work in 1989 to pursue a full-time career in fine art. Exhibiting internationally, her work can now be found in many prominent galleries and private collections in Canada, the United States, and in Europe. Her broad repertoire ranges from artworks of chromatic exuberance to soft and poignant elegance. Annette’s eclectic style uses textured exotic papers and fabrics, cut glass, and metallic acrylic, as mixed media collage painting, linking motifs from ancient symbolism with those of modern design and abstract expressionism. Annette has been a Board member for over 10 years. Board of Directors - Secretary Jenny Rieger Jenny Rieger has a Master's in Dance History from York University and a Master's of Museum Studies from the University of Toronto. A social historian, she worked with a number of Toronto historic house museums ending up as the Site Co-ordinator of The Grange and the Co-ordinator of the Information Guides at the Art Gallery of Ontario. She has her professional certification in Cultural Sector Leadership and Historic Site Preservation from the University of Victoria. She was the Chair of the National Historic Sites Alliance of Ontario, Chair of the Toronto Preservation Board and on the Executive of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario. "I live close to the Sculpture Forest and am able to walk my dog through it most days. I have three favourite pieces: Curled Figures—Susan Low-Beer; Musical Inspiration—Simon Chidharara, and Sleep of the Huntress—Doug Stephens. It is the massiveness, shape and texture of the works that appeals to me." Jenny has been on the Board since 2017. Board of Directors - Treasurer Scott Walling Scott Michael Walling is a multi-disciplinary artist who moved to the Haliburton Highlands in 2015 to attend Haliburton School of Art + Design. Falling in love with the area, he wanted to become a part of the Highlands community and slowly joined several boards and committees. After purchasing a house in Haliburton, Scott is here to stay, pursuing his career as an artist while staying community focused. Scott has been a Board member since fall of 2019. Board of Directors Scott Childs Scott moved his sculpture studio to Haliburton in 2019 following 35 years making art in Toronto. Originally from Thunder Bay, York University drew him to Toronto in the early 80's to study art, receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1987. Exhibiting both his sculpture and drawings in solo and group shows, his work appeared in a wide variety of venues including commercial dealers, artist run spaces, and regional art galleries. Collaborating with fellow artists, Scott was integral to several early collectives organizing their own exhibitions in industrial spaces in the early 90s and into the next millennium. In addition to private collections, much of Scott’s work consists of large commissions by architects and clients such as The Meeting Place (Toronto), Strachan House (Toronto), The Children’s Museum (Kitchener), plus numerous restaurants. “I feel very fortunate to be living and making work in a community that values the efforts of artists” Board of Directors Rose Pearson Bio coming soon. Communications and Outreach Co-ordinator Lorry Brandon Lorry has been a Friend of the Sculpture Forest since it first started in 2001 and has witnessed its growth over the years. She is a retired school teacher and has always been a strong supporter of the arts community in Haliburton County. She has developed her knowledge of art while travelling and taking courses through HSAD. Lorry loves to share information and stories about the sculptures and artists in the forest! Staff - Curator Jim Blake

Please check this page for the latest protocols for in-person visits. COVID-19 Protocols at the Haliburton Sculpture Forest Updated: June 1, 2022 Please stay distanced while you enjoy your walk The Sculpture Forest trails are open to the public. Please practice appropriate physical distancing measures on the trails, at the trailheads, and in the parking lots. We ask that you stay within the group that you came with in order to respect the health and safety of other visitors, and we ask you to follow the best practices for health and safety in the following ways: On the trails, keep 2 meters (6 ft) apart from other visitors. Wear a mask in any situation where you are unable to stay 2 meters apart Keep your dog on a leash at all times. The washrooms available for public usage in Glebe Park, include the one in Glebe Field near the entrance closest to the Haliburton Highlands Museum, the washrooms in the Museum during business hours and the washrooms in the College during business hours.. Please: Do not visit the Sculpture Forest if you or someone you live with are feeling unwell, has new COVID-19-like symptoms, or has new symptoms and is waiting for the results of a COVID-19 test Do not visit the Sculpture Forest if you or someone in your household are under orders by The Ministry of Health to quarantine for any reason Do not visit the Sculpture Forest if you or someone you live with has tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 10 days. See the current provincial COVID-19 public health measures here . Please contact us at info@haliburtonsculptureforest.ca if you have any questions. Have a safe visit!

Peter Wehrspann is a skilled designer, metal artist and wood worker. He is also the founder of Holtzundmetal, a furniture design studio. Peter Wehrspann Website: holtzundmetal.com Email: peter @holtzundmetal.com Peter is a skilled designer, metal artist and wood worker. A graduate of SITAL, he has twice received the Betty Kantor Scholarship Award for students who display excellence in the program. Before studying furniture design, Peter received a degree in Communications from Wilfrid Laurier University. Born in Toronto, he has been able to widen his perspective by traveling and living abroad in Japan, Switzerland, and Denmark. Peter has also studied design in Denmark where his work was exhibited at the prestigious Denmark Design Skole. His work has been exhibited online, in print media, and at Fluid Living, Distillery District location. Peter is energetically involved in the Toronto craft and design community, most recently is his involvement with Designers Walk Home and Style Studio Tour where his work is displayed at Weavers Art. In the time of his young career, Peter has been developing working relationships with residential clients, interior designers, and architects. < Back to Artists Contact

Made possible through a generous donation by Noreen Blake, "A Conspiracy of Ravens" is a bronze sculpture by John McKinnon. A Conspiracy of Ravens John McKinnon Name of Sculpture: Conspiracy of Ravens Materials: Bronze and Steel Description: A flock of ravens created out of fabricated and welded steel. Location: Haliburton Sculpture Forest; Upper ski trail Installation Date: July, 2012 Number on Map: 22 Go to Gallery The commission for this sculpture was made possible through a generous donation from Noreen Blake. Noreen and Bob Blake spent summers in the Haliburton Highlands for over 60 years. They watched the growth of the Haliburton School of The Arts and both took a wide range of courses throughout the years. Although Noreen did not call herself an artist, she created beautiful work in a wide variety of media throughout her life. She was active for many years as a volunteer with the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery and served as the coordinator of their art rental shop. This involved travelling to meet artists and select work from their studios throughout southern Ontario. Noreen always tookan interest in the art scene in the Highlands and for a number of years served as a tour guide for the Sculpture Forest. Inspired by the donations of sculptures by individuals such as Janis Parker and Diana Ferguson, she decided it was her turn. She proposed a sculpture competition with the theme “Avian Fauna” (birds of the region). Fifty-five artists from five provinces and two states submitted 60 proposals. A jury whittled that number down to seven and then Noreen made the final selection. The jury and Noreen loved the movement of the swooping birds of John’s proposed sculpture and the unique character of each raven. The title “A Conspiracy of Ravens” inspires the question, “What are they up to?” John’s impressive body of work of expressive outdoor metal sculptures gave everyone confidence that “A Conspiracy of Ravens” would be a wonderful addition to the Haliburton Sculpture Forest. Noreen lived to see the installation of the 'Conspiracy of Ravens" in the summer of 2012. Noreen passed away in her 90th year in 2013. < Back to Sculptures

One of the first sculptures in the forest was, "A Walk in the Woods in Haliburton" by Mary Ellen Farrow, in limestone & bronze. A Walk in the Woods in Haliburton Mary Ellen Farrow Name of Sculpture: A Walk in the Woods in Haliburton Materials: limestone and bronze Description: Stylized hiker with broad rounded lines, holding a bronze cast of a maple leaf, 1.5 metres high Installation Date: June, 2001 Number on Map: 12 Go to Gallery About the Work: Mary Ellen sculpted “A Walk in the Woods in Haliburton”, at the studio of local sculptor John Beachli. The limestone and bronze piece stands 1.5 meters high and has been mounted on a granite base. The broad rounded lines conform to the natural character of the stone. The hiker, holding a bronze cast of a maple leaf , shows movement and emotion, but demands reaction. The contrast of the limestone to the summer forest creates a pleasant surprise as you approach it, but in winter blends in with a top hat and arm-full of snow. Artist Statement: I work almost exclusively in stone using broad, rounded, rhythmic lines that conform to the natural character of the stones. My goal is to produce work that is tactile, shows movement and emotion, but demands reaction. The work should speak for itself without explanation or title, but be able to be interpreted by individuals in their own way. The challenge of working on large public sculpture is most rewarding. I enjoy the mental contest of finding the idea, relating the idea to the history and environment of the site and then bring the idea to fruition. My recent monumental sculptures have had an intricate bronze detail added to them to give them a distinct flavour and contrast beautifully with the smooth lines of the stones. < Back to Sculptures

Beaver by Haliburton Highlands Secondary School 2002 students with support from Mary Anne Barkhouse & Michael Belmore. Beaver Haliburton Highlands Secondary School 2002 Students with support from Mary Anne Barkhouse and Michael Belmore Name of Sculpture: The Beaver Materials: Cement and Aluminum Lamp Post Description: The beaver contemplates a lamp post Installation Date: August, 2002 Number on Map: 6 Go to Gallery About the Work: In the winter of 2002, the Haliburton Sculpture Forest contracted with the artists Mary Anne Barkhouse and Michael Belmore to be artists-in-residence in the Haliburton Highlands Secondary School and work with the senior art students. Michael and Mary Anne worked with the students in the winter and spring, teaching the process of creating public sculpture – from concept to drawings to models to creating the sculpture out of clay to making a plaster cast to casting the sculpture in cement to installation. The lamp post was donated to the students for their sculpture by the Municipality of Minden Hills who were replacing their lamp posts on the main street of Minden. < Back to Sculptures

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