Richard Gill Annual Fall Show 2011,
October 1 - 10
A tribute to Renfrew County's 150th and a Journey to Jamaica at Bittersweet Gallery.

Burnstown sculptor Richard Gill has always been fascinated with the history of settlements. Renfrew County's 150 anniversary has compelled him to document and preserve some images of lost landscapes and present day landmarks that dot the surrounding countryside where he has resided since 1972.

Relentless research of archival material has provided him with some of the visual details necessary to conceive some of the images. Heritage scenes that depict the early explorers, settlers and communities, the days of the big timber, riverboats on the Ottawa River, and the K & P (Kingston/Pembroke) Railway to note just a few.

A brief journey to Jamaica inspired a special series of works that form an exotic contrast to the local subject matter. These works capture the splendor of old plantations, the captivating character, colourful culture and the endearing nature of the people native to the Island.

The artist has spent most of his adult life in this county honing his skills as a full time sculptor and fine craftsman which has resulted in the beautifully executed detailed wall plaques rendered in clay that are his hallmark. Richard Gill opens his 2011 Fall Show in clay relief sculpture at Bittersweet Gallery at 5 Leckie Lane, Burnstown Ontario on October 1st. The show continues daily from 11 to 5 pm.
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