The water levels in Lake Ontario are higher than normal this spring – some beaches are under water and a large percent of the Toronto Islands are flooded. In front of the Power Plant Art Gallery the water level is even with with the concrete walkway… but not high enough to deter people from enjoying the waterfront this past weekend.
It seems appropriate that the artwork on the exterior wall (facing the lake) of the Power Plant features an image of water – white crested waves on a large lake. The piece is “Bound, Hupfield 2017” by Maria Hupfield; it is 19 feet high and 31 feet wide. The central image is a seascape painted by the artist’s mother, Peggy Miller, many years ago. It is being wrapped (unwrapped?) with grey felt-like material.
Is it a treasured artwork that is being readied for storage?
Is it a painful memory that is being covered up to be forgotten?
Is it a family heirloom that is being brought out for someone to admire?
If you are interested in more information about Maria Hupfield, check the CONTACT website.
“Objects contain meanings beyond their materiality, meanings that we bring to them or receive from them. Objects are the result of an action, entail a trace of a human gesture, and trigger reactions and memories. They have the potential to be read collectively or personally. In her artistic practice, Maria Hupfield reveals the interrelational potential triggered by objects between humans or cultural environments.”
as I walk Toronto 
I’ve been touring around various parts of the lake to see the flooding condition. Downtown was one area I had yet to visit. It’s quite shocking.
I really like the photo of the girls with the ducks 🙂