june 2024
NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL
ART FROM THE ELEMENTS
“A sand castle, a dandelion necklace, a really cool stick, gooey mud, interesting
pebbles and shells arranged just right… natural materials are often our very first
forays into art. As we get older, we can lose that joy and wonder of exploration—
but fortunately, there are lots of folks who keep it as part of their adult lives. In this issue of The Walleye, we celebrate some of the local artisans and makers who put their own unique and beautiful stamp on the world using components from the forests, fields, and beaches of Northwestern Ontario.”
pebbles and shells arranged just right… natural materials are often our very first
forays into art. As we get older, we can lose that joy and wonder of exploration—
but fortunately, there are lots of folks who keep it as part of their adult lives. In this issue of The Walleye, we celebrate some of the local artisans and makers who put their own unique and beautiful stamp on the world using components from the forests, fields, and beaches of Northwestern Ontario.”
– Bonnie Schiedel
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THE SPARK OF CREATIVITY
“Often when I’m stuck with writer’s block, I’ll go for a walk in the forest to clear my head (this has happened many times, especially with my editor’s letters over the years). Whether it’s bird calls, the sound of rushing water, or even just the fresh air, I feel like immersing yourself in nature provides inspiration and lights a
spark for creativity—especially being surrounded by the boreal forest and Lake Superior, it’s hard not to feel that inspiration no matter what your creative medium is. I would even venture that this is why we have so many talented artists in Northwestern Ontario.
spark for creativity—especially being surrounded by the boreal forest and Lake Superior, it’s hard not to feel that inspiration no matter what your creative medium is. I would even venture that this is why we have so many talented artists in Northwestern Ontario.
For our June issue, we’re focusing on artists who are not only inspired by nature but who incorporate elements in their work. As part of our cover story, Sidney Ulakovic stops by Willow Springs
Creative Centre to find out about their Donning Nature Open Studio; Bonnie Schiedel attends Fort William First Nation’s fifth annual hide camp; and Kelsey Raynard explores the legacy of amethyst art. Plus, we profile nine artists who use nature in their artwork.”
-Adrian Lysenko
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