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The Headwaters region boasts one of the largest concentration of artists in the province, each inspired by the picturesque landscapes and tranquil, yet sophisticated lifestyle, that can be found in this rural oasis, less than an hour northwest of Toronto!

The Alton Mill is thrilled to mount a group exhibition entitled Local Colour, showcasing works by four of the region’s most prominent artists: Lucille Weber, Pete Paterson, Arnold De Graaf and Rosalinde Baumgartner.

Lucille Weber attributes an intense connection to nature as the main source of inspiration for her abstract paintings. She frequently makes spontaneous use of available materials, incorporating elements such as sand, gel, pastels, pencil crayons, matte medium, screening, fabrics and foil papers to add interest and texture to her work. Recent trips to the Yukon and the Bay of Fundy have provided fresh perspectives for her creations.

Pete Paterson’s photography and post production is all digital, ranging for 16 mega pixel DSLR to a 39 mega pixel camera capture size. While Pete has a busy commercial photography studio, he often trains his lens on other subjects that catch his eye. His series or rare-breed chickens is exquisite. How he ever got the birds to stand still long enough to snap the shot remains a mystery!

Arnold De Graaf, who lives in the hills of Mulmur, has captured the fields and waterways of the surrounding countryside during all seasons. His oil landscapes reflect the hues of the land. His portraits reveal the very essence of his subjects.

Rosalinde Baumgartner studied fine art at the University of Guelph. Although her work ranges from complex landscapes to flowing watercolours and simple charcoal sketches, in this exhibition she explores the human figure in oils on canvas and oil stick figurative drawings.

As one of the principal venues for the Headwaters Arts Festival, the Alton Mill is at the centre of artistic excellence in the region. This magnificently restored heritage mill is home to a creative arts centre featuring studios, galleries, a heritage museum, café and unique retail shops and is the perfect venue to showcase the works of these four Headwaters artists, in an exhibition of Local Colour.

Join us for Local Colour at the historic Alton Mill from September 26th to October 12th.

For interviews, photographs or further information, please contact:

The Alton Mill
1402 Queen Street, Alton
519-941-9300 www.altonmill.ca