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ABOUT "IN
ABEYANCE"
The future of Hemlock and Canadice Lakes hangs in the
balance. Will these watersheds remain pristine, or will they be
gravely compromised? Pondering these questions, area artists
Christine Sevilla (photographer) and Gloria Betlem
(pastel painter) have collaborated on an exhibit to offer their
views of the unique qualities of Hemlock and Canadice
Lakes. They have invited noted photographer Kent Divers, who has a
large body of work on these lakes, to exhibit work with them. They
have asked environmental consultant and poet Stephen Lewandowski
to provide opening remarks to set the context and history of these
important watersheds. Mr. Lewandowski’s remarks, the art work and
the conversation provide a focus for contemplation of the value and
the future of the “little lakes”.
ABOUT THE SHOW
The artwork will feature pastels by Gloria Betlem that
reflect her spiritual and emotional response, with playful
recognizable imagery, of the areas she often visits. Christine
Sevilla will exhibit photographs and a set of artist books that
convey the range of emotions around the tentative state of the
lakes. Kent Divers' photos appeal to a meditative and focused
experience of the quietude of these pristine lakes.
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DOWNLOAD THIS POSTER (440K pdf) |
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Pastel painting by
Gloria Betlem
use permitted by press/media related to Abeyance exhibit
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DOWNLOAD THIS PAINTING
(778K jpg) |
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Photograph by
Christine Sevilla
use permitted by press/media related to Abeyance exhibit
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Exhibit dates
August 31 to October 9, 2007
Reception Friday, September 21, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Noted environmental leader and poet
Stephen Lewandowski will give a talk on the lakes at 7 p.m.
The artists will conduct a gallery talk at 7:15 p.m.
Williams Gallery of the First
Unitarian Church
220 Winton Road South, Rochester, New York
585-271-9070
(Rochester’s only Louis Kahn building. Accessible with free
parking.)
Hours
Weekdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Open most Saturdays and weekday evenings except Friday until 9, but
call ahead.
Contacts
Christine Sevilla - 585- 586-6085 -
cs@luminguild.com
Gloria Betlem - 585-346-9499 -
globeing@aol.com
http://web.mac.com/globeing
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ABOUT THE LAKES
The lands surrounding pristine Hemlock and Canadice Lakes have been
preserved by the City of Rochester for well over 100 years. Indeed,
the City considers the lakes it’s “Crown Jewels.” These lakes have
received several awards for water quality, and the threat of water
scarcity with global warming makes their waters increasingly
valuable. Jim Howe, Executive Director of The Western New
York Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, said on Bob Smith’s
WXXI radio show, “If the country had been settled from west to east
the Finger Lakes would be our Yellowstone Park.”
Environmental consultant, Stephen Lewandowski says, "The
chance to protect the little lakes won't come again- not in this
lifetime; no other lakes are like them." However, the undisputed
value of these lakes has not yielded a promise that they are safe
from purchase and development.
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