Cabin, Cottage & Camp
dal 13/7/2005 al 18/9/2005
Segnalato da
13/7/2005
Cabin, Cottage & Camp
Cambridge Galleries Queen's Square, Cambridge
The exhibition explores the varied themes that surround contemporary 'homes away' through a broad survey of contemporary designs across the landscape. Whether cabin, cottage, camp or cabane, these places of retreat hold a deeply rooted, even mythical, presence in the national psyche. Exploration of the theme is illustrated in the work of important architects and designers
New Designs on the Canadian Landscape
Curated by Chris Macdonald. Organized by the Charles Scott Gallery at
the Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design in collaboration with the
School of Architecture, University of British Columbia.
Experimental Buildings in Shoal Lake, Manitoba by Herbert Enns Architect.
Contributing Architects and Designers: BattersbyHowat (Vancouver), Peter
Cardew (Vancouver), Patkau Architects (Vancouver), Florian Maurer
(Naramata, British Columbia), Herbert Enns (Winnipeg), Peter Prangnell
and Tony Belcher (Toronto), Ian MacDonald (Toronto), Shim Sutcliffe,
(Toronto), Pierre Thibault (Quebec City) and Brian MacKay-Lyons (Halifax).
This exhibition explores the varied themes that surround contemporary
'homes away' through a broad survey of contemporary designs across the
landscape. Whether cabin, cottage, camp or cabane, these places of
retreat hold a deeply rooted, even mythical, presence in the national
psyche. As we in Canada become increasingly urban and culturally
diffuse, these places often stand as significant touchstones of escape,
immediacy and relief.
Exploration of the theme is illustrated in the work of Canada's most
distinguished architects and designers, including those special
instances where the project has been undertaken for the designer's own
use. The work canvasses a broad spectrum of circumstances and degrees
of resolve. In all cases designs are framed and embraced by the
compelling attributes of the Canadian countryside.
Media Contact:
Lisa Mahoney Audience Development Coordinator
Cambridge Galleries 1 North Square Cambridge, Ontario N1S 2K6 Canada T 519.6210460 F 519.6212080
Cambridge Galleries are supported by the membership, the City of
Cambridge, the Canada Council and the Ontario Arts Council.
The exhibition and accompanying monograph are generously supported by
the Canada Council for the Arts. Reception sponsored by the Melville Café.
Opening Reception: Thursday, July 14 at 6:30 pm
Cambridge Galleries, DESIGN AT RIVERSIDE
7 Melville Street South, Cambridge, Ontario
Gallery Hours: Mon Closed, Tues - Thurs 12-8 pm, Fri 12-5 pm, Sat 10 am
- 5 pm, Sun 1:30 - 4:30 pm*Closed Sundays from May 22 through Sept 4.
Cambridge Galleries' exhibitions are free and open to the public.