In addition to the museum's permanent galleries, a special exhibit is currently on display, entitled Twelve Trees of Christmas. These trees have been decorated by local Toronto designers and architects. The theme of the event is "My Christmas Is...", where each tree incorporates the design team's unique ideas for the holiday season.
...Filled With Memories
Ralph Neal & Jonathon Neal
Upper Canada House Ltd.
Ralph Neal & Jonathon Neal
Upper Canada House Ltd.
...Full of Surprises!
Susan Taylor & Katherine Burke
Katherine Burke Design
Susan Taylor & Katherine Burke
Katherine Burke Design
...A White Christmas
(Just Like the Ones We Used to Know)
Del Weall & Suzanne Davison
Del Weall Interior Design
&
Suzanne Davison Interior Design
(Just Like the Ones We Used to Know)
Del Weall & Suzanne Davison
Del Weall Interior Design
&
Suzanne Davison Interior Design
...Spending Family Time in the Country
Karen King, Robert King & Jasmine King-Nut
Norma King Design
Karen King, Robert King & Jasmine King-Nut
Norma King Design
The Twelve Trees of Christmas exhibit runs until December 10th at the Gardiner Museum. It's worth spending a few hours learning about the history of ceramics while at the same time discovering what Christmas means to these local designers.
I've only been to Toronto by way of airport, but would have loved to see the ceramics housed there. Anything notable on exhibit.
ReplyDeleteI always love a good themed tree and since we will not be in NY for Christmas, I'm not doing a tree. I will deck the mantle with boughs and candles, though!
Hi CC,
ReplyDeleteThe ceramics shown at the Gardiner Museum cover a wide range from early BC to contemporary pieces. My favourites were several examples of 19th century German china - beautiful!! It's worth a visit if you have a chance to spend some time in Toronto.
Sorry no photos to show you, but there is no photography allowed in the exhibits. I cheated by taking these photos of the trees, but I didn't use a flash.