/R E P E A T -- MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OP - Ontario Science Centre celebrates the majestic depths of Lake Ontario with permanent art installation DEEP BLUE/
Toronto-based creative studio co-creates installation with help from Science Centre visitors
TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2017 /CNW/ - Fold, crease, repeat, complete! On Thursday, October 12, the Ontario Science Centre unveils DEEP BLUE, a stunning, collaborative art installation comprised of more than 2000 origami swans, carp and turtles, depicting the bathymetry of majestic Lake Ontario. Part of the Great Art for Great Lakes initiative to celebrate Canada's sesquicentennial, DEEP BLUE was created by Labspace Studio in collaboration with 12-year-old Great Lakes Trust junior ambassador Daniel Ranger – with help from Science Centre visitors.
An exemplary example of connecting local artists with the public, DEEP BLUE will remain on permanent display at the Ontario Science Centre, showcasing the ecology – and grandeur – of Lake Ontario.
What |
Unveiling of DEEP BLUE, a community art installation |
Who |
The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario |
Karen Kun, Founder and Executive Director, Waterlution/Co-founder, Greatness The Great Lakes Project |
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Special guests: Grade 6 students from Gateway Public School |
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When |
Thursday, October 12, 2017 |
10:00 a.m. Registration |
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10:30 a.m. Formal remarks |
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Where |
Ontario Science Centre |
Please enter via main entrance |
SOURCE Ontario Science Centre
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