Posts in Category: Exhibit

Linda L Tatler – Fork It 2023

On February 24, 2023 - Exhibit

Linda Tatler

Makin’ Hay

Early farmers would invite their neighbours and make “haying” a party day. They would start mowing at day light, work hard for several hours and then rest around noon for a very long lunch. They would work again until sundown.

Haymaking has come a long way since the time when each village raised and cut its own supply by hand. No matter how advanced the science of growing, cutting and harvesting hay becomes, a good crop still comes down to the right balance of rain and sunshine

Linda L Tatler – Village Pet Food Supply Lakefield 2023

On February 24, 2023 - Exhibit

Painted Ponies

In the early 1500’s Spanish explorers arrived in what we now know as North America and brought painted ponies (pinto) with them. These horses helped form the wild herds of mustangs that were so prevalent through the West.

The Indigenous people were fascinated with these animals believing them to possess magic which would protect them from death or injury during a battle. They loved these horses so much that they raided farms and other tribes to own them.

Characteristically these horses are gentle, intelligent, calm and patient. I can personally attest to these attributes as I own a sweet Tobiano pinto.

Ken Powell – Peterborough Public Library 2023

On February 24, 2023 - Exhibit

Title: Ken Powell Through Canada's Northwest Passage

Peterborough Public Library
Main Branch
345 Aylmer St N
Peterborough
705 745.5382
www.ptbolibrary.ca
facebook.com/PtboLibrary
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twitter.com/PtboLibrary

Hours
Monday to Friday: 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm

Note: Easter Weekend Hours
Friday, April 7 through Monday, April 10: Closed

Kenneth Powell
Peterborough
705-930-2304
kenpowell30@gmail.com
www.powellphotography.ca

Reception
Meet the Photographer
Tuesday April 4, 11 & 18
2 pm to 4 pm

Kenneth Powell
Through the Canadian Northwest Passage

Last September my wife and I travelled on an Adventure Canada ship from Kugluktuk, located at the mouth of the Coppermine River in the western part of the Canadian Arctic, through the famed, and for many centuries sought after, Northwest Passage. Once through, we crossed Baffin Bay to Greenland and followed its western coast south to the town of Kangerlussuaq, where we caught a charter back to Canada.

Over 2½ weeks we travelled 5,000 kms, through three time zones. We traced the journeys of the many explorers who attempted to find their way through this inhospitable land, until in 1906 a Norwegian, Roald Amundsen, finally made the passage. Our own journey allowed us to sense the conditions these men faced. We encountered the local fungi, flora and fauna and the weather and wildlife. We met the Inuit and ate their food and heard their stories. And we saw the ice and felt the wind and waves and imagined the tales.

My SPARK exhibit this year presents some of the images I feel capture this land: the enormity and austere nature of it, and the people, and the creatures and conditions they face.

Bio

Ken has been behind a camera lens ever since he borrowed his father’s Leica when he was 14. Since then, photography has been a passion undiminished by time and circumstance.

His knowledge and experience has been built up through both taking and teaching courses and seminars, camera club memberships, commercial assignments — but mainly by shooting a whole bunch of photos.

His emphasis has been eclectic, but with a leaning to his travels and the outdoor world. Through extensive journeys around the world, he attempts to document and interpret the wide variety of cultural distinctions. He has connected his scuba diving with a large body of work taken underwater. His passions for canoeing, kayaking and wilderness travel, and his proclivity to carrying his camera wherever he goes, has resulted in a record of these endeavours.

Ken has spent a number of years in the oil industry in Canada and internationally. Subsequently he was a business consultant, was Associate Director of the Canadian Outward Bound Wilderness School, and taught part time at Seneca College. He has served/serves on the boards of a number of organizations across Canada and locally in Peterborough where he now lives.
He is married to Penny Rush and together they have five children and eight grandchildren.

Some of Ken's photography can be found at powellphotography.ca. He also writes a blog on a range of political and social issues; it can be found at powellponderings.com.

Erin Shannon – The Nutty Bean Cafe 2023

On February 24, 2023 - Exhibit

Erin Shannon

Photographer Bio
Erin Shannon is a nature and wildlife photographer based in beautiful Kawartha Lakes. Originally from Whitby, Erin vacationed as a child in the region and that’s where her love for it began. There’s no sunset like a Kawartha’s sunset! Erin currently lives on Chemong Lake and that’s where many of her sunset and nature pictures are captured. Erin has exhibited in SPARK Photo Festival, local businesses and has been published in Cottage Life and A Taste of the Kawarthas Magazine. You can see a selection of her work on Instagram; @kawartha_girl

Exhibit Statement
“Paddle Life” is a photo exhibit by a paddle lover. Our local history is so rich with paddle life, this seemed like a perfect fit for SPARK. The exhibit showcases views captured on Chemong Lake by paddleboard, during every season. Included are sunset paddle chats with friends, brushes with nature and a frigid last paddle of the season. There is nothing better than sitting inches from the water, paddle in hand, connecting with friends and nature. Kawartha life, paddle life, the best life in The Kawarthas!

Mike Quigg – The Food Forest 2023

On February 24, 2023 - Exhibit

A Few Faves

Time Stands Still
Award-winning photographer Mike Quigg was born and raised in Toronto. Mike’s passion for photography started in 1972 when he was given his first camera - a Kodak 110 for his 9th birthday. Mike started visiting the Kawarthas as a teenager with his family, and quickly fell in love with the area. After high school he went directly into the printing industry, working at The Toronto Stock Exchange in-house printing department for 13 years. Working part-time as a freelance photojournalist in the ‘80s and ‘90s earned Mike prestigious awards for police and fire captures, including numerous front page newspaper features and with the honour of “Best Toronto Fire Photo”. Mike’s photographs have reached international status; his photos have been sold and published by Reuters, City of Toronto, numerous books, magazines calendars and blogs. Mike’s autodidactic approach to photography continued when he retired from photojournalism and shifted his focus to landscape photography. Subjects of nature, and experimenting with light and composition became his passions. Now residing full-time in The Kawarthas, Mike can often be found exploring with his Nikon, dog Heidi and partner, Christine, taking photos day and night.

Mike is thrilled to exhibit his photos at The Food Forest during the SPARK Photo Festival’s Tenth Anniversary year. As someone who has been incorporating more plant-based meals into his life, he is honoured to display his work at one of his favourite Peterborough restaurants.

Ninja IX – Tonic Hair Studio 2023

On February 24, 2023 - Exhibit

Freight Train Monikers

My interest in freight train graffiti and monikers was born in the early 2000’s while living in Vancouver, BC. Ranging from tags to masterpieces, I became obsessed with capturing these gifts of art. Unlike indoor art, the moment graffiti is created it begins to undergo a beautiful process of decay. Many interesting things make graffiti an attractive subject. Vibrant colours which fade and transform over time under the pressure of weather, being gone over by other artists or removal by authorities. It is anonymous, unfunded, and illegal. It is not pretentious. There is an ironic set of rules and hierarchy within the culture. I dabbled around the edges using the pseudonym Ninja IX alongside partner Jerm IX who was very active in the culture.

Train monikers are a fascinating form of communication between artists, train riders and staff, and the odd passerby. Their beauty is in their simplicity, the sheer number of them, and the fact they travel around the province, country and even continent like a travelling art show on display for all who think to look for them. Monikers typically consist of an image, statement, date, and possibly the name of the artist or crew. The history of monikers began with hobos who rode train lines to get around and share information about places that were safe to stay and other tips to help survive such a transient lifestyle. All shots were taken between 2010-2022 with an iPhone.

Living Hope Church 2024

On February 23, 2023 - Exhibit

Inspirations of Hope

We are a group of photographers and artists that find ourselves deeply inspired by the breathtaking beauty found in nature. Eight photographers, each with their own unique perspective, will display photographs that feature both local scenery and places we've travelled to. Everything from birds and plants to more abstract images of light and shadows, some have even picked up on the SPARK theme of texture this year, but all the images are ones that will inspire a greater appreciation of the world in which we live. There is beauty all around us! The exhibit is open to the public and everyone is welcome. We are thankful to Living Hope Church for providing us a place to display our art.

Photographers:

Victoria Bell
Ingrid Boonstra
Mike Broersma
Deborah Craft
Tim Haan
Tyler McEwan
John Vander Windt
Wes Wikkerink

Debby J Smit – Tin Roof Ice Cream Dairy – Brighton 2023

On February 23, 2023 - Exhibit

Rustic Beauty

I believe we are created to give God glory in all we do and His majesty is displayed everyday in our incredibly beautiful world. I can’t even begin to capture the true essence of all that He designed but I sure feel His presence when I’m out on the road with the sun on my face or the wind in my hair as I photograph what catches my eye. My hope is that when you see what I’ve captured, you are moved in some way to appreciate all that Creator has made for us to enjoy.

My desire for photography began when I was a teenager. I was walking down the lane to the swamp when I saw two white tailed deer bounding through the field. It was then where I felt in my heart that I wanted to be a wildlife photographer. The dream never left and I bought my first SLR camera after working in Churchill MB during the 1999 Polar Bear Season. Technology has developed rapidly in the last 20+ years and I’ve since upgraded. Some of the newer cameras have built-in filters that I love to use. Impressionist Art is the filter I used most in the images here.

I’m not sure when I fell in love with taking photos of old cars, barns and abandoned places but I get really excited when I drive by some and just have to stop! Abandoned places and classic rusty old cars have stories to tell. I would love to hear their secrets. The photos in this show are just a few of my favourite shots of the rustic beauty in old things.

Thank you for taking the time to come and see the images in Rustic Beauty. Your support and encouragement are a huge blessing.

Sandra Lee Randle – Snapshots Photo & Framing 2023

On February 23, 2023 - Exhibit

Lightness and Darkness

Artist Statement

Photography is an emotional outlet for me; one that is constantly evolving as I discover who I am and how I fit into the universe. I feel connected to my surroundings when photographing landscapes and waterscapes, barns and farms, lighthouses, and other buildings and structures that are rich in history, as well as nature and wildlife. A common feel to much of my work is moody lighting and skies. Dramatic clouds add depth and emotion, especially in black and white. Abstract photography (aka ICM or Intentional Camera Movement) has gotten my attention recently and I’m looking forward to exploring this field of photography. With ICM photography, instead of photographing a specific subject, I feel I'm recording an emotion or mood where the viewer can fill in the details from their imagination, or it may spark a long-forgotten memory from their past.

Seeing my subject through a lens, in different lighting, from different angles and perspectives, and the challenge of capturing it with all the elements perfectly combined are what drives my passion.

Exploring the Interplay of Lightness and Darkness in Photography
“Lightness and Darkness" is a photo exhibit that explores the themes of lightness and darkness in our lives. Through a series of photographs, my intent is to capture the beauty and the contrast of both themes in their full range of emotion, from joy to sadness and everything in between.

Purchase one of my matted prints and receive 15% off custom picture framing at Snapshots!

Bio

Photography has been a long-held passion for me. When I was younger, I used to spend a lot of time doing photography and working in my darkroom, but life got in the way and I had to put it on the back burner for a number of years. In 2014, I purchased a DSLR and reignited my passion for photography. In 2015, I took early retirement from the printing industry, and a year later moved from Markham to Stirling, ON to start the next chapter of my life by doing the things I’ve always wanted to do: photography and travelling. My vision of capturing beautiful images has started to unfold with travels around Canada, the USA and France, allowing me to explore and find the perfect shot of my favourite subjects. Unfortunately, COVID hit so I haven’t done much travelling since 2019 but I do spend a lot of my spare time exploring local areas, experimenting with abstract photography and participating in juried shows and exhibitions. I’m looking forward to travelling again in the near future.

Since reconnecting with photography, I have participated in almost two dozen regional shows and exhibitions, have been a finalist in over a dozen juried shows and had my images appear on the cover of three issues of Country Roads Magazine.

Jim Babbage and Stephanie Lake – Elmhirst’s Resort 2023

On February 23, 2023 - Exhibit

Jim Babbage & Stephanie Lake - Relative Vision

Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settler Line
Keene, Ontario
instagram.com/elmhirtsresort
facebook.com/ElmhirstResort
705 295.4591
elmr@elmhirst.com

Hours:
Mon to Sun: 8 am to 8 pm
On weekends, call ahead to ensure access to the gallery.

Reception
Meet the Artists
Saturday, April 8
11 am - 1 pm

Jim Babbage
jimbabbage.photography
facebook.com/Jim.Babbage
instagram.com/jimbabbage
twitter.com/Jimbabbage
flickr.com jim_babbage
www.behance.net/JimBabbage

Relative Vision

Cousins through marriage, Jim and Stephanie had two very different photographic career paths. Where Jim was a commercial studio photographer and photography professor who now focuses primarily on landscape and nature photography; Stephanie is an accomplished portrait, wedding and news photographer, her love of the natural environment just as powerful as Jim’s.

In their mutual exhibit, Relative Vision, both artists experiment with their own unique perspectives of the world around them. These images may be local to the Kawartha region or captured elsewhere around the globe. Regardless of locale or subject matter, Stephanie and Jim hope the depth, passion and storytelling within each image resonates with viewers in their own unique and personal way.

Jim Babbage

I fell in love with photography just over 4 decades ago. The summer before I started journalism school, my father gave me my first 35mm camera as a graduation present. It was a simple 35mm film camera; it didn’t even have a built-in light meter! I didn’t care because an entirely new world had just opened up in front of me. A world where I could share what I saw and how I felt.

After college, my passion to share knowledge and make photographs led me to long-lasting careers in those areas as both a college professor and creative professional. Several years into my professional photographic career, I launched Photoshop for the first time and once again, a new world opened to me. I became immersed in the world of digital, and soon began designing for the web in addition to taking photographs, teaching and writing. I loved the control that digital cameras and tools gave me over my vision.
Photography is as much therapy for me as it is a creative outlet. In recent years, our #FortressofModerateSolitude on Rice Lake has been an inspiration for me.
I’ve been fortunate over the past few years, having several of my images sell through physical exhibits like Spark as well as through stock photography services. Knowing that someone is willing to part with their hard-earned income to take home one of my works gives me a true sense of satisfaction and joy.

Stephanie Lake

My dad loved taking travel photos. He bought me my first camera as a young teen and from then I saw the world through the lens. I realized photography was going to be my profession when I started taking photos of moments with strangers, friends, animals and anything that looked good to me.

I was lucky enough to be given a break in my late teens to freelance for the North York Mirror. This was invaluable to the start of my career, as I had to learn how to photograph just about everything from hockey to events indoors to portraits.

My professional career over the last 40 years has included many clients with much of my work for Canadian Press Images. As a freelance event and portrait photographer, I never had to take a break from my passion.

Travel photos for me can be a step away from the house or a car or plane ride away.

My travels in the last 3 years have been focused on close to home and Kawartha cottage new to us. I’m so glad to have to opportunity to be re-inspired by the years of travel from local camping to Europe and Alaska and share my memorable views.

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Posts in Category: Exhibit

Linda L Tatler – Fork It 2023

Individual Exhibit

Linda Tatler

Linda L Tatler – Village Pet Food Supply Lakefield 2023

Individual Exhibit

Painted Ponies

Ken Powell – Peterborough Public Library 2023

Individual Exhibit

Erin Shannon – The Nutty Bean Cafe 2023

Individual Exhibit

Mike Quigg – The Food Forest 2023

Individual Exhibit

A Few Faves

Ninja IX – Tonic Hair Studio 2023

Individual Exhibit

Freight Train Monikers

Living Hope Church 2024

Community Organization

Inspiration of Hope

Inspirations of Hope

Debby J Smit – Tin Roof Ice Cream Dairy – Brighton 2023

Individual Exhibit

Rustic Beauty

Sandra Lee Randle – Snapshots Photo & Framing 2023

Individual Exhibit

Lightness and Darkness

Jim Babbage and Stephanie Lake – Elmhirst’s Resort 2023

Small Groups

Jim Babbage & Stephanie Lake - Relative Vision

Relative Vision

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