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Pierre Giroux Debuts New Exhibition ‘Trails of

Light’ at Cline House Gallery

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he Cline House Gallery is excited
Tto announce the opening of ‘Trails
of Light,’ a new collection of paintings
by celebrated local artist Pierre Giroux.
Renowned for his evocative and
luminous depictions of interior spaces,
this exhibition marks a captivating shift
as Giroux turns his gaze to the exterior
realms of nature. The exhibition opens
May 9th with an artist reception at
7p.m. and will continue through June
15th.
Pierre Giroux, a beloved figure in
the Cornwall art scene, has enchanted
art lovers across the country with his
unique ability to capture the interplay
of light and mood within both grand opportunity to hear directly from the
historical settings and serene, forgotten artist about his creative journey and the
spaces. ‘Trails of Light’ extends inspiration behind his latest works.
Giroux’s exploration of luminosity, ‘Trails of Light’ runs from May
but transitions from the backdrop 9th to June 15th at the Cline House
of enclosed spaces to the sprawling Gallery, Cornwall, Ontario. For more
expanses of forest trails surrounding information about the exhibition
Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry and gallery hours please visit www.
counties. clinehousegallery.com or contact 613-
In ‘Trails of Light,’ visitors can 932-1823.
expect a series of paintings that About the Cline House Gallery
celebrate the ethereal and transient The Cline House is a cornerstone of
effects of light as it filters through trees, the Cornwall art community, dedicated
illuminates hidden paths, and highlights to showcasing innovative local and
the delicate interplay of shadow and regional artists. With a diverse array of
colour. These works promise not only exhibitions and community activities,
to showcase Giroux’s mastery of light the Cline House is committed to
but also his profound connection to the fostering a vibrant cultural landscape
natural landscape of our region. in Cornwall.
“Though I have always been drawn For more information, please
to the stories enclosed within walls, the contact Emily MacLeod – Visual
forest trails and their infinite narratives Arts Coordinator, City of Cornwall at
of light and shadow have recently been emacleod@cornwall.ca or 613-932-
calling to me. This show is a personal 1823
revelation, and I invite everyone to Gallery Hours: Thursday, Friday,
join me in experiencing these trails as and Saturday, 10 a.m-4 p.m. (or by
vividly as I have,” says Giroux. appointment)
The gallery invites the community Admission: Free to visit. Parking
and art lovers from all regions to meet on site. Fully accessible.
the artist at the opening reception May Location: 204 Second St. East,
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9th, 7p.m. Guests will have the unique Cornwall, ON K6H 1Y7