[BCMA] Press Release: Transformation of oneTree highlights 53 Canadian artists

Thu Nov 2 12:12:38 PDT 2017

For Immediate Release: Transformation of oneTree Highlights 53 Canadian Artists
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For Immediate Release: Transformation of oneTree Highlights 53 Canadian Artists

(VICTORIA, BC) – November 2nd, 2017 - Over 60 pieces of art carved from a single salvaged tree will be on display at The Robert Bateman Centre starting November 16th for the oneTree 2017 exhibit. Following the success of oneTree 2015, the Robert Bateman Centre and Live Edge Design have partnered once again, offering a chance for the public to experience the work of locals galvanized by the story of a gnarly old tree. One salvaged walnut tree is being transformed by the hands of 53 artists, connecting the public to a visual experience of three-dimensional art inspired by the natural world.

Media are invited to a special preview November 15th from 5pm to 7pm at the Robert Bateman Centre at 470 Belleville St, Victoria.

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“My dinner with Andrew” designed by John Lore, build by Stefane Dimopoulos

This collaborative project demonstrates the large potential economic impact from artisanal use of small amounts of salvaged wood, merging art with skilled craftsmanship and an appreciation for the natural world. These Canadian artists have created over $100,000 in value-added art, with diverse pieces ranging from 9 musical instruments, 23 pieces of furniture, 2 doors, 11 sculptures, 6 bowls, 5 lights, and even 1 gnome home.

For over a century, this black walnut has been witness to the everyday life of the Rockland neighbourhood of Victoria. It spread great gnarly limbs over St Charles Manor, a heritage home that became an elderly care facility. The tree started growing roots into the soil as the world went to war, not once, but twice. The walnut’s leafy canopy became part of the character of the house and local neighbourhood. Slowly, a crack began to form and spread inside the tree. In 2016, the decision was made to take down the tree for safety reasons, and now it is being transformed by 53 artists into one-of-a-kind pieces of art.

The celebration of the oneTree and its history will inspire people to explore the importance of appreciating, protecting and maximizing the use of our local trees. In addition, this exhibit will also showcase the breadth and talent of Canadian artists and their entrepreneurial spirit.

Pieces will be on display at the oneTree 2017 exhibit at the Robert Bateman Centre from November 17th, 2017 to January 31st 2018. Each piece will be available for purchase with proceeds benefiting the Bateman Foundation, a not-for-profit organization focused on art and nature education. For more information on the exhibit and the 53 selected artists, please visit www.theonetreeproject.ca<https://batemancentre.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=43cf20b0ef15457f19472ce2b&id=72648f393f&e=ceccd436a3>. Media are invited to a special media preview November 15th from 5pm to 7pm at the Robert Bateman Centre.

About Live Edge Design:
Live Edge Design creates custom furniture from locally salvaged trees. The trees tell the designers and craftsmen their stories. The ensuing collaboration of materials, craftspeople, and customers culminates in the finest of functional art. Honouring the tree enriches those it touches on its journey. From sourcing the trees to drying, design, production, and finishing, it all happens at their workshop in Duncan, BC. See for yourself or visit online at liveedgedesign.com<https://batemancentre.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=43cf20b0ef15457f19472ce2b&id=3a11edc631&e=ceccd436a3>.

About the Bateman Foundation and the Robert Bateman Centre: The Bateman Foundation, a national public charity, inspires a lasting relationship with nature through the lens of art, and is currently the one of the only non-profits in Canada primarily using artwork to promote a connection to nature and the environment. We create programs and exhibits to inspire a generation of people to have a reverence for nature. By noticing nature’s beauty and importance, we encourage action to ensure the natural world is protected through our three core areas: youth initiatives, eco-literacy, and leadership & mentorship.

One of the Foundation’s main projects is the Robert Bateman Centre, showcasing over 80 works of Robert Bateman spanning his seven decades as one of Canada’s premier artists. Located in Victoria, BC's dynamic inner harbour, the Centre houses a gallery and gift shop, and hosts a rotation of exhibits and a full schedule of educational and public programming. The gallery invites guests to explore their relationship with the environment and pay homage to the majesty of nature. For more information visit batemancentre.org<https://batemancentre.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=43cf20b0ef15457f19472ce2b&id=27e8476a35&e=ceccd436a3>.
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Media Contacts:
Leanne Cadden – Marketing and Communications Manager, Robert Bateman Centre
Tel: Office (250) 940-3626 ext 303, Cell (250) 306-5237
Email: marketing at batemancentre.org<mailto:marketing at batemancentre.org>
www.batemancentre.org

Donna Shaw - Marketing Manager, Live Edge Design
Tel: (250) 748 - 0763
Email: donna at liveedgedesign.com<mailto:donna at liveedgedesign.com>
www.liveedgedesign.com

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Kelp Light by Mike Randall of Kurva Design

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"Mystique" by Merlayna Snyder

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