Fernie & Elk Valley Culture Guide Fernie & Elk Valley Cultural Guide - Winter 18-19 | Page 11

movement in dance. The exhibit which
celebrates the 50 year history of
the illustrious ballet troupe features
15 large-scale original paintings
highlighting the grace and athleticism
of ballet. A selection of supporting
drawings, produced during sessions at
morning class, are also on display and
for sale through the Museum
Gift Shop.
A Canadian artist, Gordon Milne was
born in Hamilton, Ontario in 1953.
He attended McMaster University
where he studied printmaking and
sculpture. Gordon is renowned for his
portraits of athletes and has produced
several collections featuring Olympic
sportswomen and men. His work can be
seen at the Canadian Sports Hall
of Fame and at the Calgary
International Airport.
Work featured in the show includes
The Rising; based on the artist’s firm
belief that our earliest instincts (aside
from food, shelter and survival) include
scratching images into the dirt and onto
cave walls, pounding out rhythms on
hollow logs and dancing around fires.
The Rising is a painting about us and
who we’ve always been - emerging
from ignorance to light.
Join the artist for a creative life drawing
class to be held in Fernie this winter.
Gordon’s use of line and understanding
of form brings incredible depth and
scale to his work. Learn his techniques
and improve your drawing skills with
a comprehensive drawing class. Dates
and details to be announced, advance
tickets only.
COMING THIS WINTER
Join the Fernie Museum at the Fernie
Seniors Centre for the 2019 Lunch and
Learn Series. Held every month from
January – April, the series features
a delicious home-made lunch and an
engaging talk presented by an expert
in their field. Watch local listings and
announcements for topic information.
Tickets available on Eventbrite.com,
from the Fernie Museum and at the
door, subject to availability. Fridays,
January 18, February 15, March 15,
April 19. (Dates subject to change,
see local listings).
691 2nd Ave  |  250-423-7016
ferniemuseum.com
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