Thursday, December 8, 2022

Down By The Lake


I am mining my archives as this time of year is not the most inviting time to be out & about with the short cold days. The sculpture is found near the lakeshore and is by artist John McEwen whose work I really like. It is called The Ballad of Ice and Water and references the changes that have taken place on this land near Lake Ontario. Thousands of years ago it was covered by glaciers which melted and created a large lake which eventually receded to create Lake Ontario leaving this land for humanity to explore and settle upon. I imagine the art was part of the city's requirement for public art to be included in any new building projects.

13 comments:

Sharon said...

I like this sculpture and what it represents. We need to be reminded of what the earth was like thousands of years ago.

Taken For Granted said...

Social scientist Lewis Mumford says public art is one of the defining traits of a civilization. This fine sculpture shows you live in a civilized place. Keep mining those archives. I'm sure there are treasures there.

Iris Flavia said...

Great find. We need art as reminder for sure.

eileeninmd said...

Love the sculpture! It is nice to see sculptures around the city. Take care, enjoy your day!

Jenn Jilks said...

I hear you! Things have been dreary here. Except for the slowly dwindling pumpkins.

Bill said...

What a beautiful sculpture. Nice find!

William Kendall said...

I like this too.
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The first sunny day here in what feels like quite awhile.

roentare said...

Stone sculptures look pleasant and polished

Tom said...

...this is a fabulous art installation. I would be lost without my archive.

Revrunner said...

Interesting, this emphasis upon public art.

Anvilcloud said...

Photographically, November is the bleakest month, and so far, December is just an extension of November.

Cloudia said...

I like that

s.c said...

Great artwork. I like it very much.