Matias Karsikas Merges Diverse Techniques to Reimagine Natural Surfaces

“Listening to the material is a central principle in my work,” Matias Karsikas says. Combining elements of glass, wood, and ceramics, the Helinski-based artist draw upon nature’s persistence despite human intervention. Karsikas’ botanical sculptures rest between artificial and organic. While bold hues of hand-blown glass neatly bloom into symmetrical petals and small bits of fired…

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Matias Karsikas Merges Diverse Techniques to Reimagine Natural Surfaces

“Listening to the material is a central principle in my work,” Matias Karsikas says. Combining elements of glass, wood, and ceramics, the Helinski-based artist draw upon nature’s persistence despite human intervention. Karsikas’ botanical sculptures rest between artificial and organic. While bold hues of hand-blown glass neatly bloom into symmetrical petals and small bits of fired…

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Thousands of Letters From Ontarians and Nature Groups Call for a New Conservation Area in Lake Ontario

Unceded Algonquin Territory — Ottawa, ON | January 22, 2025 Nature Canada is pointing to massive public support for protecting Lake Ontario by sending a joint letter to Ontario and federal environment ministers, urging them to green-light a feasibility study for the creation of a National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA) by the end of 2025….

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Nature Canada’s Award Winners for 2024: Celebrating Nature Champions

The Nature Canada Awards constitute our heartfelt tribute to the hard work and dedication of these amazing individuals. All of our winners have proven themselves to be forces of nature, for nature! Charles Labatiuk Volunteer Award: Maggie Mileski, Ontario Maggie Mileski receives the Charles Labatiuk Volunteer Award from Nature Canada Executive Director Emily McMillan. Maggie…

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Nosheen Iqbal Translates Pakistani Craft Traditions into Vivid Sculptural Embroideries

Equipped with vibrant cotton thread and wooden panels, Nosheen Iqbal stitches sculptural embroideries that draw on her Pakistani and Islamic heritage. Architectural arabesques and Punjabi craft traditions influence her mixed-media motifs, including phulkari, or floral folk embroideries, and woodblock printed reliefs known as bagh. Iqbal utilizes half-circles and semi-precious beads to add depth and visual…

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