Journey through the Wellington County landscape as seen through the eyes of three renowned artists.
Linda Risacher Copp, Joel Masewich and Barry McCarthy have a total of 90 years of experience between them, each a master in their chosen areas: the reflective peace of Copp’s batiks, the edgy power of Masewich’s acrylic and metal abstracts and the stunning representational watercolours and oil paintings of Barry McCarthy.
90 Proof opens September 12 at Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA).
The WCMA is excited to host this exhibit. Curator Susan Dunlop says, “with over 30 paintings on display, each piece gives you a sense of the artists’ passionate connection to the natural world.”
The artists are equally excited to share their work.
“Painting is about capturing the vision … the inspiration that brought you to the canvas,” said Barry McCarthy. “The Elora Gorge is a piece of this planet that drives me wild. No matter what time of day it is, one side is always bathed in light while the other is in warm to cool shadows.”
“My fascination is with trees and their place in the landscape,” said Linda Risacher Copp. “Because my medium is batik, the trees emerge from the background as in sculpture but with colour revealing form. They compete for space and are shaped by their quest for light.”
Sept. 11 from 7 to 9pm marks the opening reception at WCMA, located on Wellington Road 18 between Fergus and Elora.
The exhibit will be on display until Nov. 1. The galleries are open weekdays from 9:30am to 4:30pm and on weekends from 1 to 5pm. Admission is by donation.
