Jamie Russell's Meditations on Nature celebrates the artists practice as one that emphasizes both the natural and rural qualities of sculpture, inspired by his prairie community. This publication documents the 2009 exhibition titled Jamie Russell: Bestiary, which presented animals, plants, and other natural elements within a larger framework that hoped to illustrate a moral idea, usually coming from the church. Russell's sculptural techniques showcase his interest in this ancient narrative where the tension between the built environment and wilderness is revealed. To reflect on these points of interest, author Stephen Hogbin contributes his essay Framing the Subject: Outside and Insider, providing valuable context and commentary on Russell's unique practice.

Stephen Hogbin, while remaining embedded in his own region of Owen Sound is recognized internationally by collectors, educators and professional organizations for his influence in studio wood turning and furniture making. In the early 1970s, he developed a rich vocabulary of alternate forms to the 1000-year-old technique of lathe work. These innovative forms became a keystone to the development of the contemporary domain. Primarily a studio artist with an inclusive and multi discipline approach, he is also an occasional curator and author.

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