Sherway Gardens' Gallery in the Garden: Counterpoint September 27, 2010

Sherway Gardens (Hwy 427 and the QEW) current Gallery in the Garden exhibit entitled Counterpoint features a collection of collages by Camille Muller, sculptures by Marlene Kawalez and paintings by Mara Schiavetto. The exhibit is on display until October 30, 2010. Call 416-621-1070 or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca for more information.

In music, counterpoint is the relationship between two or more voices that are independent in contour and rhythm and are harmonically interdependent. In the visual arts, it refers to two opposing ideas working in harmony, and in art, this can come from any set of contrasting elements. This collection of Camille Muller’s musical-themed collages, Marlene Kawalez’s raku ‘Ladies in Waiting’ series and Mara Schiavetto’s florals and abstracts show three very different artists at work, while the artworks themselves create a wonderful visual counterpoint.

Etobicoke artist Camille Muller studied at McMaster University, the University of Western Ontario, London Teachers College and the Ontario College of Education and went on to an extensive teaching career. Camille enjoys working in watercolor, acrylics, collage, mixed media and print making. In the medium of porcelain/china she has earned the designation of Certified Master Artist and Master Teacher and continues to study with internationally recognized instructors in each medium and travels extensively to both study and conduct workshops.

As a participant in many juried, invitational group and solo shows internationally, Camille has won many awards - including several Best of Show. Her art techniques have been published in art magazines in Australia, Canada, England, Finland, Italy, Norway, Switzerland and the United States. Camille is currently a member of: Colour & Form Society, Central Ontario Art Association, Elora Centre for the Arts, Dunedin Fine Art Center, Neilson Park Creative Centre, Humber Valley Art Club and The Etobicoke Art Group. www.camille-art.com

Milton sculptor Marlene Kawalez describes her passion for art as a life long journey, seeking to find the universal truth and her true spirit. Works on exhibition in Gallery in the Garden: Counterpoint are from her “Ladies In Waiting” series. Marlene is a member of the Sculptors Society of Canada (SSC) and the Fine Arts Society of Milton (FASM) and has exhibited her work widely. www.marlenekawalez.com

Oakville artist Mara Schiavetto, AOCAD, emigrated from Treviso, Italy, and first settled in Montreal, beginning her art studies at McGill University, before moving to Toronto, where she simultaneously worked and attended the Ontario College of Art and Design with a focus on drawing, painting and sculpting the human figure, and portraiture.

Mara is continuously taking classes and workshops and has studied with many respected artists including Chinkok Tan, Edit Davidovichi, Lila Lewis Irving, John Leonard and Steve Rose. Her work can be found in private and corporate collections in Canada, USA, Germany and Japan. She is a member of Neilson Park Creative Centre, Etobicoke Art Group, Oakville Arts Council, Oakville Art Works, Sunrise Gallery, Hamilton and Visual Arts Mississauga. Her awards include Sunrise Gallery Hamilton, 2nd place, in 2009; and the Burlington Art Centre Alice Peck Award of Merit in 2004. www.maraschiavetto.com

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