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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Haliburton Sculpture Forest
Is delighted to announce the dedication of a new sculpture
October 25th, 2.00 pm
Horse and Rider (Kennisis)
by Bill Lishman
A work originally created for Expo ’86 in Vancouver.
Artist, sculptor, filmmaker, author, art director,
inventor, pilot, naturalist, entrepreneur.
Bill Lishman is a versatile artist of world renown.
His works over the past Three decades include two award winning films
and numerous works of public art, which include an 86-foot high central
theme Sculpture for Expo ‘86 in Vancouver and a 2700 square foot
21st century earth integrated dome home. He and seven pieces of his sculpture
star in the acclaimed 3D IMAX film the “Last Buffalo.”
Bill was one of the pioneers of ultralight flight in Canada and in 1988
became the first human to lead birds in formation. In 1993 he led the
first experimental migration of geese from Ontario to Virginia, which
was documented by ABC's 20/20.
Location: Adjacent to the main entrance of Fleming College
in Haliburton Village. (see map)
Date: Saturday, October 25th Time: 2.00 p.m. Reception to follow
and comments by Mr. Lishman
This sculpture has been made possible through the generosity
of Janis Parker, through the Celebration Sponsor Program of the Sculpture
Forest. The sculpture, Kennisis, is in tribute to Finn/Vasey
racing stable and a horse of the same name.
About the Haliburton Sculpture Forest
The Haliburton Sculpture Forest, in Glebe Park near the village of Haliburton
in the Haliburton Highlands of Ontario, Canada, is a unique outdoor collection
of sculptures by Canadian and international artists. The trails in the
Sculpture Forest—for walking and bike riding in spring, summer and
fall and skiing in the winter—provide changing perspectives of the
forest and the sculptures in each of the seasons. There is no charge for
admission in spring, summer or fall but donations are accepted.
The Sculpture Forest experience, which is unstructured and unscripted,
is ideal for families looking for an interesting outing, for those who
enjoy outdoor trails, and for people looking for a unique artistic experience.
A Sculpture Forest map and more information about the sculptures, the
artists, and new additions to the Sculpture Forest is available at www.haliburtonsculptureforest.ca.
The Sculpture Forest shares the park with the Haliburton Highlands
Museum and the Haliburton Campus of Fleming College, home to the Haliburton
School of The Arts.
More information on Haliburton Highlands towns and villages, hotels, resorts,
and attraction see Haliburton
Information
For more information contact:
Jim Blake
Curator/Co-ordinator
Haliburton Sculpture Forest
Box 210, Haliburton ON K0M 1S0
ph 705-457-3555 fax 705-457-3398
info@haliburtonsculptureforest.ca
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