The City of Belleville has announced it has made two selections for original art pieces to be gifted as mementos to distinguished guests.
The art pieces are as follows:
“Naturally Beautiful Shorelines” by Anne Seguin – This ceramic vase is made of porcelain clay and hand carved with lines representing the Bay of Quinte and Moira River waters. The sailboat depicts one of the favourite pastimes of the Belleville area. The carved lines of water transition to a carved feather, representing our indigenous traditional territory. Trees are also carved into the landscape representing the unspoiled nature surrounding the city. City Hall is also depicted with the half circle line above it symbolizing the Bay Bridge that leads to nearby Prince Edward County.
“Urban Belleville” by Kimar Francis – Within the intricately engraved contours of this art piece depicting the Bay of Quinte and road networks of Belleville’s urban area, lies the physicality of the cityscape and historic City Hall. Etched with meticulous precision, the depiction captures more than mere geography; it encapsulates the essence of Belleville’s identity, a city nestled amidst the embrace of nature, yet intricately connected through its networks of roads, weaving a tapestry of movement and connectivity. As the eye traces the lines etched into the medium, it follows the sinuous curves of the Bay of Quinte, a shimmering expanse of water that serves as both a natural boundary and a source of inspiration.
Both pieces will be gifted to dignitaries, international guests and corporate representatives who visit Belleville.
A total of 23 proposals were received by the City of Belleville after putting out the call earlier this year.
