Shelburne County trail cam wildlife images sought for public artwork

Submissions are being accepted by the Shelburne County Arts Council of trail cam photos captured by Shelburne County residents for a public art installation in the Municipality of Shelburne.

'Animal Sitings' by artist Alex Balkam was selected for the new piece of public art last fall, after a request for proposals was sent out in the summer.

The project is in partnership with the Municipality of the District of Shelburne.

“'Animal Sitings' is a public art installation celebrating Shelburne County's unique passion for the outdoors through the installation of phosphorescent (glow-inthe-dark) images of wildlife caught on local trail cams by our devoted hunting, fishing and outdoor enthusiasts,” says the Shelburne County Arts Council in a media release.

The artist involved in the project is asking Shelburne County residents to submit their favourite or best trail cam images of wildlife captured throughout Shelburne County. Balkam will select four images from those that are submitted to transform into public art.

Trail cam images can be submitted via email to Shelburne County Arts Council at shelcoartscouncil@gmail. com. The deadline to submit is Feb. 11.

The project will include the installation of four selfcontained weatherproof sealed units constructed using industrial grade 4'x5' Lexan sheets mounted within steel frames, reads Balkam's proposal.

The selection of wildlife images from the community will be transferred onto the transparent Lexan surfaces using specialized phosphorescent

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Locations for the artwork have not been decided yet.

The plan is to install the pieces by this summer.

For Balkam, this project comes from a personal passion for the outdoors.

Trail cameras play an important role in his artistic practice and his research, he says, and has led to an interest in the larger role animals play in inspiring human creativity.

Coyotes, foxes, bobcats, black bears and deer have inspired stories and artistic depictions across numerous cultures for generations.

It is his hope that these glowing animal installations will evoke new stories, new legends, and new artistic appreciation for coming generations.

“'Animal Sitings' aims to expand interest and appreciation in the arts and places a major emphasis on the local

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Arts Council says it recognizes that public art has the ability to connect, engage and reflect people's values, culture, and stories.

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This will be the second public art installation in the municipality and the first year for

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The first public art installation is located at the end of the Tom Tigney Trail.

That Nature Panel project was designed, fabricated and installed by Timothy Gillespie, Sable River.

The panel is made from steel and aluminum to withstand the elements.

Balkam is a visual and media artist born and raised in Shelburne. His short films have been screened at major film festivals across Canada. In 2017 he was awarded RBC Emerging Artist recognition for his public installation, Folded River.

Although currently pursuing studies in British Columbia, Balkam says he is excited to return home for the installation and unveiling of this project. For more information about this project, as well as other projects and programs, visit the Shelburne County Arts Council website at www. shelburnecountyartscouncil. ca. what you're doing.

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