Bittersweet Gallery presents the LOOK OF LUV;
a 3rd annual event in support of Ovarian Cancer Canada

The "LOOK OF LUV " marks the 3rd event hosted by Burnstown's Bittersweet Gallery in support of Ovarian Cancer Canada and the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope to help raise awareness of the foundation’s goals and objectives.

Gallery owner, Cheryl Babineau, is once again planning to showcase the popular designs of Montreal jeweller Anne Marie Chagnon with a spring trunk show of her latest collection called LUV. The gallery has represented the designer since its conception in year 2000 and boasts the largest collection of her work outside of Quebec.

Cheryl has collaborated with Burnstown resident Denyse Campeau, National Director of Philanthropy for Ovarian Cancer Canada, who will be present to answer questions and raise awareness of this most fatal women’s cancer and its symptoms.

The event will showcase many new works of its stable of artists and will also introduce several exciting new ones. Sculptor Richard Gill will open his studio where visitors can preview some intriguing new works in progress. It's a good opportunity to discuss custom work.

In the spirit of the event & tradition Taste Funatic chef Gunnar Guckes of Grassy Bay Getaway, Calabogie will create delectable gourmet hors d’oeuvres for the occasion. There will also be a draw to win an exquisite Chagnon piece.

Funds raised from last year's event were used to launch a Walk of Hope for Ovarian Cancer Canada in the fall that took place in the Bennett/ Lindsay labyrinth on gallery grounds.( Bittersweet donates 10 % of Chagnon sales to the cause.) Participants of the walk raised almost 8,000 dollars.

The artist's work is prolific. Every year Chagnon conceives & manifests an entirely new collection that merits a celebratory launch.

Blessed with a bountiful imagination and trained at the Fine Arts Faculty of the University of Quebec in Montreal, Chagnon shapes materials instinctively while achieving a playful harmony of form. With the search for authenticity at the heart of her approach she has achieved a signature style unmistakable and recognizable at first glance.


About LUV- the art of seduction:

"LUV reunites, bridging roundness and sharpness; uniting both image with object.

The lines flowing through the artist's illustrations are like etchings on metal, sculpting the surface. Signature renderings captured in shimmering, silver pewter, sensuous radiant gold and bright copper create a landscape where wind, water, fire and air mingle. We see these elements represented in her ink drawings, watercolours and graphite artworks miniaturized in resin and for the first time within glass, which casts a new light on this collection. LUV's harmonious and colourful lines imbue it with life, leaving a profound impression, the collection seduces through its soaring boldness."

Why Ovarian Cancer Canada? Some alarming statistics:

Of the 2,600 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year in Canada, 70% will not survive five years. With vague symptoms and no early detection test, ovarian cancer is Canada's most fatal women's cancer. Tragically, it takes the lives of too many of our mothers, sisters and daughters each year, devastating families in its wake.

A recent survey of Canadian researchers in the field of ovarian cancer concluded that $10 million is needed to make significant strides towards a reliable early screening test, improved treatments, and enhancing the quality of life for women living with this disease. Yet a recent study by Charity Intelligence Canada shows that only 2.1% of Canadian donations for cancer are directed at ovarian cancer.

Research is the only means to overcoming ovarian cancer, but we also need to continue supporting women living with the disease and their families, as well as providing education and awareness for the general public and health care professionals. Unlike so many other causes, the work of Ovarian Cancer Canada is not duplicated by any other group - their work to overcome ovarian cancer and the attention they are now giving to the other gynecological cancers, is unique in Canada. Together we can give hope to women living with ovarian cancer, hope to their families and loved ones, and hope to all the women in Canada who could potentially face this devastating disease. ( Cheryl's step daughters are genetically at high risk ) Together we can dedicate ourselves to the prevention and elimination of ovarian cancer.

The "LOOK OF LUV" opens at Bittersweet Fine Craft and Art on June 7- starting at 11am into the evening til 8 pm. at 5 Leckie Lane in Burnstown. The labyrinth will also be open to visitors to explore.

For more details call tel: 613-432-5254 day or tel: 613-433-9990