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A one-of-a-kind dry stone bench created by Aaron Galbraith. Spirit of the Wild Aaron Galbraith Materials: Locally quarried granite Description: One of a kind dry stone bench made from locally quarried granite. Location: Haliburton Sculpture Forest; South Trail beside the stairs Installation Date: August, 2012 Number on Map: C Go to Gallery About the Bench: Carole Finn, local artist and community booster, donated the dry stone bench in memory of her late husband Don. Measuring 7 feet by 3 feet, the granite top of the bench weighs 1,400 pounds, with the many smaller rocks weighing in at 4,500 pounds. In the centre of the bench there is a mossy stone collected from the Finn's farm. 'Spirit of the Wild' took artist, Aaron Galbraith, 7 days to make. < Back to Sculptures

2019 < All Sculptures 2019 Downtown Haliburton Sculpture Exhibition $750.00 Virtual Reali-Kitty Thoreau Bakker Thoreau Bakker is a Toronto-based contemporary artist, with a current focus on three-dimensional (3D) media. He holds an honours B.A. in Studio Art from the University of Guelph, and a master’s degree (MFA) from OCAD University. His MFA thesis questioned Walter Benjamin’s generalizations about aura and the mechanical reproduction of art in the context of recent 3D technologies like 3D printing and Virtual Reality. Current visual interests include neo-pop and mass-produced objects, of both aesthetic and utilitarian natures: toys, product packaging, etc. Current academic interests include the relationship between contemporary art and research, our definition of knowledge and the ways we acquire, synthesize and share it. Artist Contact Information www.thoreaubakker.com

John McKinnon All Sculptures Conspiracy of Ravens Number on Map 22 Artist John McKinnon Material Bronze, Steel Installation Date July 1, 2012 Learn About the Artist 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. More Photos Previous Next

2021 < All Sculptures 2021 Downtown Haliburton Sculpture Exhibition $2,800.00 Parallel Composition Éric Tardif Parallel Composition The idea of this sculpture came when I wanted to create a colorful 3D form inspired by an abstract painting, creating two layers of rectangle form, painting in different colors. The result is ludic, and lively, and stimulates the curiosity of the spectators. Éric Tardif Éric Tardif is from Kamouraska, a region in the Bas Saint-Laurent municipality in Quebec. Tardif originally studied Natural Sciences but turned to studying the arts and sculpture to explore his passion and artistic talent. In his work Tardif explores dimension, movement, and space. He works with several different materials and mediums in his work from wood, metal, and also has variety of mixed media 2D work as well. Tardif pushes the art world in both his concepts as well as his avant-garde method of steam-folding wood for his wood sculptures. This technique allows for his wooden sculptures to be full of movement and curved forms. He has received grants from CALQ (Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec) and SODEC (Société de développement des entreprises culturelles) for several years. In recent years, Éric has expanded his artwork into bronze sculpture and has returned to his multimedia work. For the past 5 years, Eric has been working and designing Public Art and expressive outdoor sculptures in aluminum. He has more than 100 exhibitions to his name around the world and his work can be found in 10 galleries across North America. Artist Contact Information erictardif.com tardif065@gmail.com 613-286-5488 Facebook: EricTardifartiste

Ostrya viginiana < Back Ironwood Ojibwe Name: maananoons Scientific Name: Ostrya viginiana Significance in Ojibwe Cultures: --- How to Identify the Leaves: "Ironwood has simple, alternating oval-shaped leaves with sharp teeth that are successively larger towards the end of a growing shoot. Male flowers, called catkins, hang in early spring to release pollen. This tree may also be called hop hornbeam, because the maturing clusters of fruit looks like hops. Older trunks have rough, peeling strips of grayish-brown bark." Sources: ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. < Back Next >

2024 < All Sculptures 2024 Downtown Haliburton Sculpture Exhibition $4500.00 The Gatekeeper Elise Muller The Gatekeeper The Gatekeeper is carved from two different rocks. The Gray Jay in this sculpture is carved from Indiana Limestone and it is perched on a “fencepost" carved from Travertine (Adair Marble). It is attached to a steel base as it was part of the Elora Sculpture Project. It's a great Gatekeeper, having guarded the entrance to Stone Tree Studio ever since. Now it's time for the Gray Jay to fly off and see new places. ~Elise Muller~ Elise Muller Eilse Muller's work began in 2001 with 3 Stone Carving courses at the Haliburton School of Art + Design, where she is now a part time faculty member. She sculpts with natural rocks and minerals for both indoor and outdoor sculptures. Elise has brought the natural aspects of her sculpture practice into her jewelry and printmaking. Elise Muller’s granite sculpture "Attunement" won the 2018/19 Canadian Sculpture Competition at Kingsbrae Garden in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. Elise carves stylized figures in a variety of stone such as limestone, granite, and marble. She enjoys the whole process of stone sculpting from picking the stone to chiseling, to seeing the figures emerge, to filing, and finally polishing. In 2016 Elise carved the limestone sculpture of a family that is in front of the Dorset Community Health Hub. Three of her sculptures have been on public display in Elora and Fergus as part of the Elora Sculpture Project from 2016-2018. Elise was part of the Haliburton Downtown Sculpture Exhibition in 2019 with her limestone “Dancers”, in 2023 with “Abstract #7 ” and is pleased to return again this year with "The Gatekeeper". Elise lives near Dorset and shares Stone Tree Studio with her partner, furniture maker Cirvan Hamilton. Artist Contact Information Phone: 705-783-0547 Website : www.stonetreestudio.ca Email : info@stonetreestudio.ca Instagram: @ stonefigures

Jake Mol All Sculptures Homesteaders Number on Map 01 Artist Jake Mol Material Wood and old farm implements and hardware Installation Date June 1, 2004 Learn About the Artist For many years Jake Mol has taught a watercolour painting course at the Haliburton School of The Arts. Each summer he brings his students out to paint pictures of the farmstead that is part of the Haliburton Highlands Museum in Glebe Park. Jake thought that there should be a sculpture that connected the farmstead to the Sculpture Forest and presented the Haliburton Sculpture Forest Committee with the concept for the Homesteaders. Using recycled materials—bits and pieces of tools and hardware that might have been found around a farmstead—Jake created a whimsical family that might have built and lived in the buildings across the way. The stand facing their “home” holding up paintings that reflect their past and the present. More Photos Previous Next

Betula papyrifera < Back White Birch Ojibwe Name: wiigwaasaatig Scientific Name: Betula papyrifera Significance in Ojibwe Cultures: Birch bark was used to make bowls and baskets for cooking, storing, and transporting food. How to Identify the Leaves: A medium sized tree that reaches about 25 meters in height. Its' leaves are egg-shaped or triangular, 5 to 10 centimetres long. In colouration, they are dull green on top and have a lighter green and are slightly hairy underneath. Sources: Image: https://www.ontario.ca/page/white-birch How to Identify Tree: https://www.ontario.ca/page/white-birch < Back Next >

Angus Sullivan < Back Originally Published On: July 18, 2017 Originally Published By: Haliburton Echo Wind Dervish Written By: Angus Sullivan Work created by John McKinnon in 2017. There have been a number of new additions to the Haliburton Sculpture Forest this summer. As part of the celebration of Canada, Ontario, and Dysart’s 150, four artists, from around the world and across the country, were invited to Haliburton to take part in the 2017 Sculpture Symposium. Each sculptor was charged with creating a new piece for the Sculpture Forest out of a large block of limestone based on the theme “Carved on the Canadian Shield.” John McKinnon, one of four sculptors, created “Wind Dervish”. For John, trips across the Canadian Shield conjure up images of stone, wind, and timelessness. Over thousands of years, the stone that never seems to change is picked up, microscopic by microscopic layer and carried off by the wind. The wind, which shows itself in the things it moves and shapes, is an expression of time. John wanted this piece to think outside of time. Thousands of years have been compressed into a moment, and the layer of stone has risen up and is dancing like a Dervish in the wind. All four sculptors began with the same stone and the same task, but each came up with a unique and creative vision for their sculptures. Come to the Grand Opening of “Carved on the Canadian Shield” on Tuesday, July 25th at 5:00 – 6:00 at the Sculpture Forest for a reception, dedication and audio presentations by the artists about the new sculptures. For a guided walk through Haliburton’s history along the Head Lake Trail to the Grand Opening, meet at 4:00 pm at the Rails End Gallery, 23 York Street, Haliburton. Return transportation will be provided. The Haliburton Sculpture Forest is located in Glebe Park on 297 College Drive. It is open dawn to dusk with free guided tours in July and August on Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:30 am, and on Wednesdays at 12:10 – 12:50pm. Meet at the information kiosk next to the parking lot at Fleming College. You can use the Sculpture Forest app (download PocketSights and search for Haliburton) or visit www.haliburtonsculptureforest.ca to learn more about the sculptures. < Previous Article Next Article >

Charmaine Lurch is a multidisciplinary artist whose painting, sculpture, and social engagement reveal the intricacies and complexities of the relationships between us and our environments. Her sculptures, and installations contend with what is visible and present in conjunction with what remains unsaid or unnoticed. Lurch applies her experience in community arts and education to create inviting entry points into overwhelmingly complex and urgent racial, ecological, and historical matters. Lurch holds a Master in Environmental Studies from York University and has completed studies at the Halliburton School of Art + Design, Sheridan College, OCAD University, and the School of Visual Arts (SVA NYC). Lurch has exhibited beyond and throughout Canada, and her works have been acquired by Global Affairs Canada to be exhibited in EXPO 2021 held in Dubai and Canadian embassies and consulates globally. < All Artists Charmaine Lurch ABOUT SCULPTOR Artist Bio Charmaine Lurch is a multidisciplinary artist whose painting, sculpture, and social engagement reveal the intricacies and complexities of the relationships between us and our environments. Her sculptures, and installations contend with what is visible and present in conjunction with what remains unsaid or unnoticed. Lurch applies her experience in community arts and education to create inviting entry points into overwhelmingly complex and urgent racial, ecological, and historical matters. Lurch holds a Master in Environmental Studies from York University and has completed studies at the Halliburton School of Art + Design, Sheridan College, OCAD University, and the School of Visual Arts (SVA NYC). Lurch has exhibited beyond and throughout Canada, and her works have been acquired by Global Affairs Canada to be exhibited in EXPO 2021 held in Dubai and Canadian embassies and consulates globally. Artist Website Installed Sculptures Wild Bees Previous Sculpture Next Sculpture

George Hart All Sculptures Quadratic Whisper Number on Map 44 Artist George Hart Material Rebar Installation Date October 4, 2025 Learn About the Artist On October 3, 2025, George Hart led a hands-on workshop with students from Haliburton Highlands Secondary School and Fleming College - Haliburton School of Art + Design about the intersection of mathematics and sculpture. Students learned about the properties and applications of hyperboloids in our society. Students created their own model of an hyperboloid, which they were able to take home with them. In the afternoon, students worked with George to assemble a large ellipical hyperboloid using rebar rods. Students measured the rods, cut and assembled the rods on to a large wooden form and locked the parts together, using ties. Blacksmith artist, Mark Puigmarti, welded the junctions together. This unique piece offers visitors an opportunity to walk throught the centre of this sculpture. You have to look carefully for this sculpture, as it is nicely nestled in amongst the trees, waiting to be discovered! George Hart is a sculptor who uses mathematical ideas and computer technology in the design and fabrication of his artwork. He holds a PhD from MIT and is now retired from a career in the faculty of Columbia University and Stony Brook University. Hart co-founded the Museum of Mathematics in NYC and currently works from home in the Bruce Peninsula area in Ontario. His sculptures are exhibited around the world and can be seen at www.georgehart.com Funded by: More Photos Previous Next

2019 < All Sculptures 2019 Downtown Haliburton Sculpture Exhibition Sold - Part of Sculpture Forest Collection DAS BUCH XXIII Marianne Reim Marianne Reim was born and raised in Germany and immigrated to Canada when she was 22. She earned her BA in Art and Art History at McMaster University in Hamilton, and resides in St. Catharines, Canada. Her work has been exhibited globally in 17 countries across six continents and is the recipient of numerous awards and grants for her work. Her work can be found in private collection, Government of Ontario Art Collection Archives, and public collections of Art Galleries and Sculpture parks. Artist Statement The specific forms of my work float on the surface of a well of memory. I create discreet objects, objects in series and installation. My preferred material is steel. In my constructions, the material wears its identity through rough-cut edges, visible welds and an undisguised slabness. I may combine them with glass, stone, text, and photographs. By cutting, burning and welding, experience and emotion are melded into steel. Artist Contact Information reim@bell.net www.mariannereim.com