Canadian Folk Artists' Works Featured at the Canadian Museum of Civilization
Hull, Quebec, 5 June 1997 — The works of two of Canada's most famous folk artists are featured in two new exhibitions opening today at the Canadian Museum of Civilization (CMC). The Illuminated Life of Maud Lewis, a retrospective of the work by the famous Nova Scotia folk artist, Maud Lewis, and Ann Harbuz: Inside Community, Outside Convention, a selection of paintings produced by Ukrainian folk artist Ann Harbuz from Saskatchewan will be featured in the CMC's Special Exhibitions Hall until September 1, 1997.
"The CMC is proud to display these truly Canadian exhibitions that highlight and acknowledge the importance of Canadian folk art," states Dr. George MacDonald, President and CEO of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation. "Maud Lewis and Ann Harbuz were extraordinary women who created a legacy of colourful and appealing artworks. Visitors of all ages will be enlightened and touched by these exhibitions," says Dr. MacDonald.
The Illuminated Life of Maud Lewis reflects a world of joy and contentment. The exhibition features 200 brightly-coloured paintings depicting the everyday life of the Nova Scotia community — at work and at play! Maud Lewis did not limit her artistic ability to traditional mediums. She went beyond the canvas and turned her entire house into a living artwork painting scenes of nature on virtually every surface. A selection of painted objects from her house are also on display.
The exhibition is being toured by the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and is sponsored by Scotiabank and The Craig Foundation. It is curated by Bernard Riordon, Director, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. The exhibition will travel to 9 other venues across Canada, with the CMC being the first stop of this extraordinary tour.
Ann Harbuz: Inside Community, Outside Convention is a collection of paintings featuring the artist's imaginative interpretation of Saskatchewan and Ukrainian community life. The exhibition is organized and circulated by the Dunlop Art Gallery, Regina Public Library and is curated by Joan Borsa, independent curator, and by Joyce Clark, Dunlop Art Gallery. The exhibition includes 100 delightful paintings and drawings that present Ann Harbuz's vision of the role of community. She painted what she lived and what she observed as an active participant in the building and life of her community. The exhibition includes a selection of objects found in her private painting space.
These wonderful exhibitions are truly testaments to the creative talent and artistic vision of two of Canada's most respected folk artists.
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