Monday, April 18, 2011

Nutum/ My World

'Nutum' by internationally renowned sculptor Ron Baird

Nutum by sculptor Ron Baird stands outside the Latcham Gallery in Stouffville, Ontario, a gallery that features the original works of artists who paint, draw, sculpt, photograph or work in mixed media.

A volunteer gardener beneath 'Nutum' cleans up for spring

The Latcham Gallery opened in 1980 and since then has presented more than 260 exhibitions by Ontario artists. I'm not allowed to take photos inside the gallery or I'd show you some of what's currently being shown.

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36 comments:

  1. ~✽Mumsy✽~April 18, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    I love the shadow on the wall of these photos!

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  2. Lois EvensenApril 18, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Modern art. We have the Contemporary Art Museum here in Cincinnati with a great deal of modern art to explore.

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  3. Penelope NotesApril 18, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    This is an interesting piece of contemporary art with a curious name that no doubt has special meaning. The shape of the large sculpture reminds me of a bird … perhaps a heron with its long neck and legs. :)

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  4. BirdmanApril 18, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    That's a strange one. Reminds me of the duck dunking for water.

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  5. RoanApril 18, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Cool sculpture. Too bad you can't take pictures, would have loved to see inside.

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  6. KateApril 18, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Contemporary sculpture is fascinating, as is this one in your photos.

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  7. Annie JeffriesApril 18, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I love spotting public art. Some of it isn't all that appealing but the encouragement and inspiration to others to create is always there.

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  8. Small City ScenesApril 18, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Very interesting!!
    I wonder what Nutum means and I hope that is not what you use it for. LOL MB

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  9. RandyApril 18, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Interesting sculpture. I love Small City Scenes's comment.

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  10. Jenn JilksApril 18, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I love it!

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  11. Crafty Green PoetApril 18, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    that's an interesting sculpture! I like the colours in these photos.

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  12. RedPatApril 18, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Great shots but it really seems that the pole holding the sculpture could be a bit shorter so that the piece wasn't so visually detached from the ground.

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  13. Martha ZApril 18, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Too bad you can't take pictures but it sounds like the works are on loan.

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  14. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    the shadows on the wall caught my eye first. it's an interesting piece of sculpture.

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  15. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Beautiful piece of art. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  16. jocoApril 18, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Quite a 'happening' place, where you live. So much choice for visits and outings.
    1jo.co

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  17. MarieApril 18, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I guess it´s a lovely and interesting place. Please have a great week.

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  18. Sylvia KApril 18, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Sounds like a great place! Really interesting piece of art! Too bad you can't take shots inside! Hey, and great shadows as well!! Have a wonderful week!

    Sylvia

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  19. Photo CacheApril 18, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    I cannot understand why they don't allow photography inside.

    There are some museums in SF that allow photography only on permanent collections. On the visiting exhibits, it's a no-no.

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  20. CarolynApril 18, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Birdman, you took the words out of my mouth. It is an interesting piece of work. It is interesting how some galleries will let you take photos and some won't. Thanks for sharing.
    Smiles

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  21. MadSnapperApril 18, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    and WOW is the appropriate words, beautiful photos, love the flowers in Sunday post. thanks for stopping by

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  22. ArijaApril 18, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Great shadows on the wall.

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  23. B i r g i t t aApril 18, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    I would like very much to visit this place - it must be really exciting :)
    Lucky you EG!

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  24. LornaApril 18, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Don't you mean Stouffville?


    editorially yours, L

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  25. Kay L. DaviesApril 18, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    What a fascinating piece of sculpture. I love that the gardener is a volunteer.
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  26. snowwhiteApril 18, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    This is the place which I want to visit. Watching artworks all day long must be refreshing.The gardner perfectly gets part of the scenery. I love it.

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  27. JackApril 18, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Wierdum!

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  28. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    I love seeing the worlds of others.

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  29. GeorgeApril 18, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    This is an interesting piece. It would be nice to see the exhibits inside.

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  30. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    What an unusual sculpture!

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  31. My name is RietApril 19, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    That is a beautiful sculpture

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  32. stardustApril 19, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    I like to stroll around a gallery: it's a relaxing pastime. I wonder what "Nutum" means. Seeing from its look resting on a vantage point, it could be a bird, maybe imaginary bird? This arouses interstes. Thank you for sharing.

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  33. Cezar and LéiaApril 19, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    Very modern and interesting sculpture!
    Léia ;)

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  34. DarlaApril 19, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Like many who commented, my first thought was a bird. I like the photo that includes the gardener so I get a feeling for just how large this piece is.

    Darla

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  35. LowellApril 19, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I rather like the sculpture...but I wonder what "nutum" means and what it is supposed to represent...

    You're fortunate to have such a wonderful gallery there in Ontario.

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  36. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    It looks like an interesting place, though I'm neutral about this particular piece. But that's the point of art, isn't it? Different things for different people. And museums and galleries to explore them all.

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