“When Rita Joe first come to the city, she told me … the cement made her feet hurt.” George Ryga.
The Alberta Legislature Willow Tree.
2023-09-16, Painter's notes: Sarah and I married on May 19, 2016, on a wildfire smokey day under a large willow tree on the back lawns of the Alberta Legislature. We are excited to learn a new willow tree was planted next to the beech tree last week for Orange Shirt Day.
Orange Shirt Day Linden Tree survived being caged during the construction of lighting and a new sidewalk shaped like a cross. In Greece and Eastern Europe, the linden tree was used in numerous rituals, including divination, marriage, fertility, and healing. In Romania and other Slavic countries, the linden held a divine presence and was thought to be a link between life and death. In Germany, the tree symbolized justice and peace. Linden Trees – Myth and Lore - American Botanical Council.
A new willow tree was planted next to the beech tree.
2019, On Guard For Thee, Where Is The Love?
2020-09-19, Painter Notes: PILLAR OF STRENGTH: Alberta Legislature, back lawns day 3 painting ‘Still on guard for thee.’ Inspired each year by the Alberta Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, the last Sunday of September, I'll complete this painting, adding a flame...
Top, Broken (Family) Tree, Red Rose, Legislature Willow Tree.
Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love
September marks the end of my outdoor 2023 paint season, which began in March. I'll continue my outdoor art shows year-round and paint indoors inside City Hall, & QEII buildings until spring. The remaining 2 weeks of September will be dedicated to indigenous residential school survivors and EPS, honour & duty.
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