This collection draws inspiration from the sacred birds encountered in photography and ancient symbolism, reminding us to see the godliness in all creatures.
Nicolette Vanderschaaf
Birds of Prayer
Artist Statement:
I am fortunate to be able to devote some of my time to witnessing brief moments in the lives of birds. I know when one wants to be captured in a photograph and potentially realized in a watercolour painting. Some simply do not. Maybe they find me unworthy or are waiting for an artist or photographer with more skill, creativity or that paints in oil. But these birds have all chosen to be here. They wanted to be seen and remembered. I remember where I met each one, when we connected and made an unspoken agreement. I would capture and portray at least some of their magnificence, and they in turn would teach me to be present, patient and deeply grateful.
The exhibition will be up from June 11 – July 9 with a reception on Thursday, June 12, from 4 – 6 pm.
The Frances Morrison Central Library officially opened on May 28, 1966. This facility was named after Frances Morrison, who served as Saskatoon Public Library’s (SPL) chief librarian from 1961 to 1980. The Frances Morrison Central Library is the largest of SPL’s nine libraries and houses a dedicated Children’s Department, Fine Arts Department, Local History Room, Theatre, a computer lab, Innovation Lab, SPL's Writer in Residence, Accessibility Services and various administrative offices.
