Three new art installations are being celebrated by Saugeen Shores, and the public is encouraged to celebrate, too.
The art installations feature 2 in Port Elgin, which are called the "Great Blue Heron" and "Pollinator Paradise" which were both done by local artist Emelie Darlington.
Those pieces are located at the alley of Rosina Restaurant at 698 Goderich Street and the alley of 613 Goderich Street, respectively.
The third piece is called "The Land That Raised Us" by Emily Kewageshig, an Anishnaabe visual storyteller and Taylor Cameron, an Ojibwe artist, both from Saugeen First Nation.
It is located at the corner of Highway 21 and Lansdowne Street in Southampton.
The community is invited to a celebration of artwork event on Wednesday, September 17 at 11 a.m. in front of the Bell Utility Building in Southampton.
These new art installations were a collaborative effort between the Town of Saugeen Shores, the Southampton BIA and the Downtown Port Elgin BIA, as well as the local property owners who offered space on their grounds for the art.
About the Artists:
• Emilie Darlington (@artworkbyemilie) – A Port Elgin native and graduate of the University of Ottawa’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program, Emilie’s murals can be found across Canada. Her ability to blend detail with scale and colour creates immersive works that transform spaces into experiences.
• Emily Kewageshig (@emilykewageshig | www.emily-kewageshig.com) – An Anishnaabe visual storyteller from Saugeen First Nation, Emily uses traditional and contemporary mediums to explore the interconnectedness of all life, bringing Indigenous knowledge and culture to public art, exhibitions, and children’s literature.
• Taylor Cameron (@neowoodland) – An Ojibwe artist from Saugeen First Nation No. 29, Taylor’s vivid interpretations of nature and Anishinaabe life infuse his work with a dynamic energy and spiritual perspective.
