Sherway Gardens' Gallery in the Garden: Blooms and Blossoms February 22, 2010

In the spirit of Spring, Sherway Gardens’ current Gallery in the Garden entitled Blooms and Blossoms features bright, colourful floral and abstract images by photographers Julie Clark and Cecile Gambin and a selection of stoneware vases, pots and trays with wonderful patterns made by Wayne Cardinalli. The exhibit will be on display until March 27, 2010. Call 416-621-1070 or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca for more information.

Toronto Beaches-based photographer, Julie Clark specializes in outdoor Photography. She has recently graduated from The Rocky Mountain School of Photography, has participated in group shows at The Beacher Cafe and The Beachside Grill and is a member of the Beaches Photography Club and The Artists' Network of Riverdale. Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, Julie is passionate about growing beautiful flowers in her garden and spends hours photographing them, amazed at how each flower has such a different shape, colour, texture and smell. Julie’s work can be seen at www.julieclarkphotography.com.

Cecile Gambin is a photographer and French and Physical Education teacher in Toronto, having completed her studies (B.A. and B. Ed.) at York University. She has been actively taking pictures since the mid-eighties and has recently begun showing her work regularly in Toronto and in Pointe au Baril, as well as entering various competitions. City life and a love for the outdoors contribute to her photographic vision of creating powerful and energetic images. She loves the act of visually recording the world, all of its wonders, and how people interact within it. Her photographs reflect natural light, boundless textures, colours and simple details. Please visit her website at www.cecilegambin.com.

Mississauga potter Wayne Cardinalli earned his BA in Art Education from Kutztown University and his MFA in Ceramics from Tyler School of Art, Temple University. He has taught many courses in ceramics over the past 40 years, including Fleming College's Ceramics Certificate Program in Haliburton, the Dundas Valley School, Loyalist College in Belleville, and Greenwich House School of Ceramics in New York, NY. Wayne is a 30 year founding member and past Chairman of the Board of Fusion, The Ontario Clay & Glass Association. He has conducted over 100 demonstrations, workshops, slide lectures, critiques and panel discussions for craft or ceramics organizations, guilds and colleges across Ontario and the US and has participated in many exhibitions across North America.

About Sherway Gardens’ Gallery in the Garden:
Sherway Gardens’ Gallery in the Garden was established to showcase local artists. The Gallery in the Garden operates all year round and each exhibit is on display for approximately 6 weeks. The Gallery in the Garden is located at Sherway Gardens’ door 3 entrance.

Official Website: http://www.sherwaygardens.ca