Welcome to you me gallery
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an installation by Bryce Kanbara (exhibited at Workers Arts & Heritage Centre, 2011)
comprised of photo-portraits of members of the Hamilton Art Community and the Hamilton Muslim Community.
photographers: Jim Chambers and Masoud Eskandari
Jan 13 - Feb 5
Opening Reception: Friday, Jan 13, 7-10 pm
with appetizers by Wild Orchid fine portuguese cusine
Intro to Islam presentation and q&a by Cordoba House
Wed, Jan 25, 7:30 pm.
Dear Friends of the Arts,
We would like to invite you to participate in a project to restore one of George Wallace’s finest and most ambitious works, “Educational Experiment” (see attached PDF).
The twenty-four-foot welded steel sculpture is one of two Wallace sculptures commissioned in the 1960s when Mohawk College was built. Until about twelve years ago it stood outside on the grounds of the campus in its original site. However, when it was deemed a potential hazard due to rusting, it was literally cut into pieces and is now on a shelf in one of Mohawk’s machine sheds.
A group has formed to lobby for the reinstallation and partial restoration of the sculpture. That group consists of the architect of the original Mohawk buildings, Anthony Butler; architect and son of George, Kit Wallace; artists Bryce Kanbara and Bob Yates, both of whom were students of George Wallace (Bob helped install the sculpture); and writer and Mohawk professor, Bernadette Rule.
With the help of restoration artist, Brett Davis, and with the support of Mohawk College and the Mohawk Alumni Association, we propose that “Educational Experiment” be mounted indoors on the wall of I-wing, where it will be protected from further deterioration. From our proposed site it will be visible from the street, as well as to the students and staff it was designed to inspire.
Our goal is to raise $12,500 for the restoration and reinstallation. If there is money left over, we propose that a fund be started for the upkeep and commissioning of art for Mohawk College. What happened to Wallace’s masterpiece should not be allowed to happen again.
Please join us by making a donation to this worthy cause. Tax receipts will be issued for donations over $25.
Please make your cheque out to "Mohawk College – Wallace Sculpture".
Your donation should be mailed to: you me gallery, 330 James Street North, Hamilton, Ontario L8L 1H2
With your help we will soon be celebrating the “unveiling” of “Educational Experiment” in its new location. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Bryce Kanbara
On behalf of the Wallace Restoration Group