In the Clearing

Revisiting his hometown in a photographic series of miniature dioramas, the artist presents life and death in northwestern Ontario, writ small
6 comment(s)

Rory SlaterDecember 09, 2009 11:18 EST

Great work Adam. Like yourself, I also grew
up in Atikokan in it's hayday as you call it.
I too have so many fond memories of the town
and now after having spent some forty odd years
in southern Ontario I now realize what a unique
experience it was.

Rory

frank napoliDecember 10, 2009 12:27 EST

Wow, I love these, I really do. I wish I could see them in print!

frank napoliDecember 10, 2009 12:29 EST

Fantastic work! It makes me feel funny in the best kind of way. SO thoughtful. Also, the wolf image is haunting. Wish I could see this large and in print!

MelissaJanuary 26, 2010 12:35 EST

Great photography! I grew up in northwestern Ontario as well so the images look very familiar. It is always a pleasure to go back and visit the north and I highly recommend any city-dweller to experience the beauty of northwestern Ontario.

Dawn Livicker QuelchNovember 03, 2010 13:17 EST

I too grew up in Atikokan and am ashamed to say that until today I had no idea that I grew up with such a talented artist in my midst. Adam - this is beautiful work and I can't wait until I can afford to adorn my house with an original. I will be watching for a gallery showing near me (Kingston, ON) with baited breath. This is truly gorgeous and captures the haunting solitude of the 'bush'. Good job.

Colin & Betty-Lynn SharpOctober 20, 2011 20:51 EST

Just logged onto this site after seeing Susanne Borst site who was from Dryden as I am, until this past March when we moved to this region Niagara Falls. I have to say these are the best photos I have seen of wild life in the WILD naturally. They are beautiful photos and I certainly know Atikokan.
Keep up the good photography.

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