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2018 < All Sculptures 2018 Downtown Haliburton Sculpture Exhibition $4,000.00 This Side Up #9, “Shall We Dance” Michael Truelove Artist Contact Information mike@trueloveprototypes.com www.michealtruelove.com

Noelle Dupret Smith < Back Originally Published On: August 21, 2018 Originally Published By: Haliburton Sculpture Forest The Importance of Layers Written By: Noelle Dupret Smith To paraphrase Shrek, “All good things have layers”. For these two sculptures both the physical layers and the layers of techniques play a key role in their identifies. As you walk by the V&S Department Store on the main street of Haliburton you will notice a large square sculpture, created by Darrell Markewitz. The many layers of this piece are what makes it so marvellous. Hence its name “Layers”, Markewitz carefully forged together strips of steel and various alloys; some polished, some rusting, some manipulated with different textures. It is hard to make a square look dynamic, but the range of techniques, materials and layers used by Markewitz showcases his talent and provides an additional sense of depth to the piece. Layering different techniques is what makes “Musical Inspiration” in the Haliburton Sculpture Forest, by Zimbabwian sculptor Simon Chidharara, so interesting. Believe it or not, Chidharara used only one piece of springstone for the entire piece. At the back of the piece the surface of the stone is rough and rust coloured. It has been left untouched and exposed to the air. Part of the woman’s headdress on the front the sculpture is a gunmetal grey, this is the result of Chidharara scoring the stone. Finally, the part that draws the most attention is the band of black on the front. Chidharara polished this section, heated it, and infused clear polish into the pores of the stone. The effect is a glistening jet black. On this background he scored narrow channels and filled them with crushed dolomite; creating sinuous white lines. The artist did a fabulous job of using different techniques on one material to create a layered effect. Please wander down main street of Haliburton and see the Downtown Sculpture exhibition of 6 sculptures and visit Haliburton Sculpture Forest. There are free tours of the Sculpture Forest, Tuesdays 10:00–11:30am and Wednesdays 12:10–12:50pm. www.haliburtonsculptureforest.ca < Previous Article Next Article >

Answers to frequently asked questions. Frequently Asked Questions How long are the Sculpture Forest trails? The trails are a total of 1.4 kilometres in length. When is the Sculpture Forest open? Glebe Park is open from dawn to dusk. In the winter, the ski trails in the Sculpture Forest are lit. Are dogs allowed in the Sculpture Forest? Dogs are welcome. Dogs must be under the control of the owner. Please stoop and scoop and deposit in a garbage container. Is there a cost for entry? Entrance is by donation. There are donation boxes at the entrances and along the trails. You can also use Tip Tap to donate using a credit or debit card. Is the Sculpture Forest accessible? We are working to improve the accessibility of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest. Some notes on the current accessibility of the space: The Sculpture Forest Trails are wide and easy to walk on. The surface is fine compacted gravel or earth. The trails are not paved. Service animals are welcome Sculptures can be experienced visually and through touch For visitors using mobility aids (wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc.) please note that some pieces have steps leading up to them. There is also a steep hill between "Sound Vessel: Forest" (Number 5 on our map) and "Beaver" (No. 6), which can be avoided using the lower trail. Entrance is free We are in the process of adding audio descriptions and tours are available through our PocketSights tour using the "Text to Speech" function For questions and concerns regarding the accessibility of the Sculpture Forest please contact us. Can we visit the Sculpture Forest in the winter? A portion of the Sculpture Forest is accessible by snowshoe or walking in the winter. There is no charge for the snowshoe trail. A number of the trails in the Sculpture Forest become cross-country ski trails in the winter. Walking and snowshoeing is permitted on the ski trails, free of charge. Please follow applicable signage. To ski on the trails, visitors need to buy a trail pass available at the kiosk in the College Parking Lot or at the entrance on Museum Rd. Is there parking? Parking is available at both entrances to Glebe Park. Are there washrooms? Washrooms are available at Haliburton Highlands Museum or Haliburton School of Art + Design, when they are open. Visitors can use the public washroom in Glebe Park, which is located near the entrance closest to the museum. Are there guided tours? We provide free guided tours in July and August, on Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. We have partnered with Yours Outdoors to provide great tours throughout the year. Cost depends on the size of the group. For more information please click here . Can we have a picnic? Yes, there are picnic tables in Glebe Park near the entrance to the Sculpture Forest. Are visitors welcome at the College? Yes, Fleming College welcomes visitors. There is a café in the College, which is open on weekdays when the College is in session. Please note: Fleming College is not currently open to the public. COVID restrictions apply. Can we walk or bike from Haliburton Village to the Sculpture Forest? Yes – on the Head Lake trail – see the Village map for details.

Acer pensylvanicum < Back Striped Maple Ojibwe Name: moozomizh Scientific Name: Acer pensylvanicum Significance in Ojibwe Cultures: When a moose gets injured they will go straight to striped maple because there is a medicinal property that helps heal bruises. Observing the behavior of moose allowed Indigenous peoples to realize the medicinal properties of this tree. This tree promotes and stimulates angiogenesis which is the production of new blood vessels. How to Identify the Leaves: "A small understory tree, striped maple is distinct because of its green and white striped bark. It has large, wide leaves with only 3 main lobes. Leaves turn yellow in the fall. The flowers and winged seeds hang in long clusters, maturing in the fall. It is naturally found in damp woods, ravines and on north-facing slopes in more southern climates." Sources: Image: https://www.ontario.ca/page/striped-maple How to Identify Tree: https://www.ontario.ca/page/striped-maple < Back Next >

Angus Sullivan < Back Originally Published On: July 4, 2017 Originally Published By: Haliburton Echo Voyage Written By: Angus Sullivan Work created by Mary Ellen Farrow 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 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.” The canoe is a fundamental part of the history of the Canadian Shield. It was created and used by the indigenous people, (and adopted by early European settlers) as an efficient means of transportation, exploration, trade and commerce. The canoe is still a part of our culture today for sport, recreation and a way to travel to the wild areas of the country. The sculpture is a voyage through time, space and across cultures. It is a bit of an enigma, seeing a fully packed canoe in the forest, but that is part of the fun of the piece. The way it is situated you can imagine it on the bank of a river or travelling through the rapids. Mary Ellen wanted the sculpture to be interactive, for children to be able to climb into it and play. You can come see “Voyage” at the sculpture forest now, along with the three other new additions. Make sure to also check out the grand opening on July 25th. The Haliburton Sculpture Forest is located in Glebe Park on 297 College Drive. This unique collection of 36 sculptures by Canadian and International artists is always open to the public for your own discovery. Free guided tours occur on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in July and August. You can also use the sculpture forest app (download PocketSights and search for Haliburton) or visit the website to learn more about the sculptures. www.haliburtonsculptureforest.ca < Previous Article Next Article >

Fire Bench Scott McKay Name of Sculpture: Fire Bench Materials: Corten Steel Installation Date: 2020 Number on Map: F 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

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2018 < All Sculptures 2018 Downtown Haliburton Sculpture Exhibition $9,850.00 Sun Sisters Tim Dolman Artist Contact Information 519-369-6479

Sculpture Forest comes alive with performances, movement and music. < All Events Sculpture Forest Re-imagined 2018 Sculpture Forest comes alive with performances, movement and music. Monday, August 6, 2018 Tuesday, August 7, 2018 Address: Haliburton Sculpture Forest, College Drive, Haliburton, ON, Canada More About DH3 Sculpture Forest Re-imagined was a unique, walk-about experience featuring acclaimed contemporary dance company Throwdown Collective ; cellist Bethany Houghton; coronet player Hugh Taylor; storytelling, psychedelic, blues/rock trio Dark is our Danger; Heritage Ballet dancers; and more. Presented by DH3 (Dance Happens Here Haliburton) in collaboration with the Haliburton Sculpture Forest. DH3 is a part of the Haliburton County Community Co-operative “It’s a different way of experiencing the Sculpture Forest.” said Sculpture Forest curator and DH3 committee member, Jim Blake. “It is fun, thought provoking and eye-opening to see how these incredible performing artists respond to, interpret, animate and amplify the Sculpture Forest. Throwdown Collective are well known to Haliburton through their performances in Dusk Dances Haliburton over the years. This year they have returned to the community as artists in residence in the Sculpture Forest. We posed the question: “What would happen if the Sculpture Forest came alive with movement and music?” Throwdown Collective are working with local artists to explore that question and to co-create The Sculpture Forest Re-imagined. Photo Gallery: < Previous Next >

Found objects and upcycling form "Flying Debris", a blue heron shaped sculpture by Leo Sepa. Flying Debris Leo Sepa Materials: Assemblage of mechanical hardware, tools and re-bar Description: Found metal objects formed into the shape a blue heron. Wing span: 2 metres. Installation Date: August, 2016 Number on Map: 28 Go to Gallery About the Work: Found objects are at the heart of this sculpture, aptly titled "Flying Debris", an assemblage of mechanical hardware, tools and re-bar, formed into the shape of one of the most distinctive local birds, the blue heron. Like many of Leo’s sculptures, the piece and the title exudes wit and whimsy. < Back to Sculptures

Spiral Ascent, a dry stone sculpture, was created by John Shaw-Rimmington and students of the Haliburton School of Art + Design. Spiral Ascent John Shaw-Rimmington and the students of the 2015 Dry Stone Structures Course Materials: Locally quarried granite Description: Dry stone cairn with spiralling grassy walkway. Constructed by students of the 2015 Dry Stone Structures Course, Haliburton School of The Arts. Installation Date: July, 2015 Number on Map: 26 Go to Gallery About the Sculpture: The Spiral Ascent is a dry stone cairn with a spiralling grassy walkway, made with locally quarried granite. It was designed by John Shaw-Rimmington and constructed by students of the 2015 Dry Stone Structures Course at Fleming College, Haliburton School of the Arts. < Back to Sculptures

Angus Sullivan < Back Originally Published On: August 22, 2017 Originally Published By: Haliburton Echo Pan Written By: Angus Sullivan Pan was created by George Pratt in 2003. “Pan” is a startling sculpture to find in the sculpture forest. It is difficult to make out what the thing leaning against a tree and playing the flute actually is. The fellow has horns, hoofs, and the face of a goat, but it sits against the tree and plays an instrument like a human. This puzzling figure is the Greek god Pan. Pan was the god of the wild, shepherds and flocks. He also had the pleasure of being half goat and half human. Pratt’s interpretation of the fellow is more goat than human. Pan would often chase after the beautiful wood nymphs that strayed into the forests where he lived. He was especially fond of one nymph named Syrinx. Syrinx, put off by Pan’s startling appearance, would often run away from his advances. One day, while pursued by Pan, she ran to the river and begged the river nymphs to hide her. Just as Pan was about to catch her, they turned her into a water reed and hid her among the reeds in the river. The story goes that after hearing the wind blow through the reeds, the frustrated Pan plucked some reeds and fashioned them into a musical instrument. He named the instrument the Syrinx, but it later became known as the Pan flute. Pratt’s sculpture shows Pan playing his distinctive flute hoping Syrinx will hear the music and come to him. The sculpture was carved out of a 19 000 pound block of salt and pepper granite. In the process of carving the sculpture, Pratt removed more than 7000 pounds of stone. This is even more impressive when you take into account that he accomplished this feat carving outside in Haliburton in the middle of black fly season. The Haliburton Sculpture Forest is located in Glebe Park on 297 College Drive. This unique collection of 36 sculptures by Canadian and international artists is open to the public, dawn to dusk, for your own discovery. Free guided tours occur on Tuesdays (10:00-11:00) and Wednesdays (12:10-12:50) in July and August. You can use the sculpture forest app (download PocketSights and search for Haliburton) or visit the website to learn more about the sculptures. www.haliburtonsculptureforest.ca < Previous Article Next Article >