June 6th would have been Bev Morton’s 74th birthday. In her honour an opening reception was held to celebrate her art at The Studio of La Maison on Provencher Boulevard. Aptly titled, “The Fabric of a Community,” the tribute highlighted her contributions to the local art scene. Her death in November, 2021, left a gap in many lives but her friends and her generous financial contribution to the Manitoba Arts community ensure that she won’t be forgotten.
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| Bev's sister, Sandra Weizman |
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| Fabric art by Bev Morton |
I continue to nurture her partner’s real-life geraniums, featured here in this piece of fabric art. Never mind that Bev was a ferocious Scrabble player, I was in awe of her tenacity and vision. Even as she lay dying, she was planning the next art show. And now, her sister, Sandra Weizman, has made it happen.
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| Inspiration from geraniums |
It’s a wonderful testament to the power of art, of memory, of community and to sisterly love.
While the Wayne Arthur Gallery is no more, its spirit lingers on. The show continues at La Maison’s The Studio until June 22nd. (From The Forks, it’s a short walk via the Esplanade Riel Footbridge.)
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| La Maison, 219 Provencher Blvd. |
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