Evolution of 'Hidden Places'

“Hidden Places” at the Williams Mill features 4 Caledon based artists: Elizabeth Babyn, Abstract Landscapes; Merle Harstone, Abstract Acrylics; Marty Rothstein, Landscape Photography on canvas; and Anne Shabason Collage and Mystical Poetry. “Hidden Places is about the seen and unseen, places visited and dreamed of”.

Elizabeth, Merle, Anne and Marty met as part of a larger group of artists that have an annual tour, where visitors come to see artists at work in their studios. Over the past few years they developed a great friendship based on mutual regard and support for each other’s work. This grew into a desire to do a show together that was diverse but at the same time complementary or with a common theme. Our secret – we are both personally and professionally compatible. On the personal side we are like minded with the same values and we share a predisposition to action in a timely manner. On the professional side our work is diverse, but all of it is grounded in a love for visual impression; a passion for impactful presentation, a very strong statement for what each of us stands for and a desire to bring joy into the lives of our audience both tactilely and spiritually.

So what the visitors to the Mill will see is outstanding work, diverse to be sure, but with a synergy, that when shown all together is arresting and stimulating. “Hidden Places” sums up our theme, which is to explore visually different treatments, multi-media if you will, of places and things that ignite the imagination, but are comfortable and familiar at the same time. You’ll see! Come and enjoy.