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McLean Community Centre
95 Magill Drive
Ajax, Ontario
L1T 3K7
Open to the public
Monday to Friday
6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
and on Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Admission is free.
905.428.7711
Exhibitions are part of
PRAC's
"Art in Public Places"
initative.
We thank the Town of Ajax for their support.
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2010 Exhibition Schedule
Jan. 4 to Feb. 8
Robert Fisher and
Phil Hulaj
Feb. 8 to Mar. 22 -
Jennifer Porter
Mar. 22 to Apr. 26 -
Sheri and Taylor Gundry
Apr. 26 to May 31 -
Corrin Smithson and
Dr. Kay Hubbard
May 31- to July 5 -
Ajax Creative Arts Group Show
July 5 to Aug. 9 -
Ruth Greenlaw
Aug. 9 to Sept. 13 -
Mary Mascard and
Hazel Powell
Sept. 13 to Oct. 25 -
Amateur Photography Contest
Oct. 25 to November 29
PRAC's 12th Juried Art |
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Ruth Greenlaw
I was born and grew up in Ontario and have returned after spending several years in other parts of Canada, most recently, Nova Scotia. I am inspired by the effects of light and the cycles of growth and renewal in nature.
My love of colour is expressed in my watercolours and pastels. I love to paint florals in watercolour because the medium conveys the softness and subtle colour of flowers. I also enjoy painting the effects of light on shiny cars, glass and other still life in watercolour. Soft pastels are very different to work with. I create bold, colourful landscapes with the sticks of chalk on coloured paper.
My enjoyment of line and graphic qualities can be found in my etchings and drawings. Etchings are multiple originals made by biting lines into metal with acid. Then ink is pushed into the lines and paper placed on top. I run the plate and paper through my press to create an etching. Landscapes and flowers are my usual subject matter. I have always loved drawing. Recently I have started a series of layered drawings that express the growth cycle of plants from seed or root to leaves and flowers, then withering and rebirth.
I am a member of the Oshawa Art Association, PRAC, several local galleries and several choirs. I enjoy the inspiration and camaraderie these groups give me. My work can be seen in Nordac Gallery Canada, Oshawa and Meta4 Gallery, Port Perry and at www.ruthgreenlawfineart.webs.com
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