883 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 2H2, Canada
CONCERTS
First concert of 2021
Social distancing in effect
Social distancing in effect
Dave Hawkins performs for an appreciative audience.
Social distancing in effect
Social distancing in effect
Social distancing in effect
Bring your own chair and enjoy the great acoustics of the garden, socially distanced of course.
Grey Garden Mural by Raquell Yang
About the Mural
Created by Owen Sound artist Raquell Yang over the summer of 2020., the 13 by 55 foot mural is entitled Transformation.
TRANSFORMATION:
The visual imagery of the mural weaves together themes of the natural and man-made world, and their interdependence.
As a natural carbon sink, whales can help humanity fight climate change. Scientists say “To save a single whale is to save 1,000 trees.”
The eye and the globe are surrounded by sunlight. The concept of the ‘butterfly effect’ further underscores the interconnectedness of all life, and pushes us to consider our shared future.
Plaster casts evoke the artist’s memories of studying drawing. Michelangelo’s David and Venus embody the classical virtues of strength and beauty.
The native flowers of Ontario encourage us to think about how so many unique species can flourish together in harmony.
We all need transformation in this moment and into the future.
About the Artist
Raquell is an artist from Taiwan who graduated from the National Pingtung University of Education with a Master of Fine Arts degree and now lives and works in Owen Sound. Her approach fuses both modern and ancient techniques, as well as western and eastern styles to create original and innovative works of art.
first brushstrokes in July
top of the mural is complete
first brushstrokes in July
first whale done
top of the mural is complete
first brushstrokes in July
top of the mural is complete
top of the mural is complete
putting in the landscape background
putting in the landscape background
Raquell working on one of the two classical figures
putting in the landscape background
Raquell working on one of the two classical figures
Raquell working on one of the two classical figures
Raquell working on one of the two classical figures
mural is finished in November
Raquell working on one of the two classical figures
Raquell working on one of the two classical figures
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Recent additions to the garden
CASEY THE HORSE
CASEY THE HORSE
CASEY THE HORSE
Metal sculptor Ruta Wilson has created this life size sculpture using recycled materials.
THE WOOF
CASEY THE HORSE
CASEY THE HORSE
What is a woof? A cross between a green wall and a green roof. The grapes growing on the wire back will provide shade, offering a lovely place to sit and enjoy the garden.
Grey Gallery Shop is open
We have launched an online shop, featuring work by John Laughlin and guest artists. Shipping is free within Canada.