Sherway Gardens' Gallery in the Garden: Joie de Vivre featuring Sculptures by Sharon Labbett

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(1888PressRelease) February 06, 2013 - Sherway Gardens' current Gallery in the Garden exhibit entitled Joie de Vivre features compelling sculptures carved in stone by Toronto artist Sharon Labbett. The exhibit is on display until March 9 in the corridor at door 3. For more information call 416-621-1070 or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca.

Born in Toronto, Sharon Labbett has been working and teaching in the Mississauga/Oakville area since 1992. Sharon is a graduate of McMaster University and Sheridan College, where she taught fundamental drawing in the Fine Arts program for 10 years. Sharon currently teaches at the Koffler Centre in Toronto and also several private classes in Oakville.

For many years Sharon worked exclusively with live models to draw, paint and sculpt them nude. She finds the uninhibited human gesture to be a continually fascinating reflection of our shared human experiences. Sculpture, in particular stone sculpture with its luster and tactile surface, is very compelling and Sharon's work expresses and communicates these primal truths to reveal the vulnerability and strength of the human spirit.

"When sculpting in stone, I try to approach each new stone with respect for what the earth has already created," states Sharon. "I look and listen closely and a new journey begins when I see the form that is already there within the stone. I always find the human form which is at once exhilarating and reassuring. It makes sense; our organic forms resonate with the organic forms of the earth. Each stone that reveals the human form reaffirms this simple notion. When first turning the rough stone for "Joie de Vivre" I instantly saw the twist of hip and extended foot that characterizes this happy dancer. An added bonus to the piece is the transparency of the Italian Alabaster, light bounces off and through this stone to suggest a fleeting moment in joy and movement."

Sharon has worked with some of Canada's most talented and renowned artists including: Peter Kolisnyk, Marilyn Leonard, John Leonard, Reinhard Reitzenstein, Otis Tamasauskas, Doug Stevens and George Pratt. More of Sharon's work can be seen at sharonlabbett.com.

About Sherway Gardens' Gallery in the Garden:
Sherway Gardens' Gallery in the Garden was established to showcase local artists. The Gallery in the Garden operates all year round and each exhibit is on display for approximately 6 weeks. The Gallery in the Garden is located at Sherway Gardens' door 3 entrance.

About Sherway Gardens:
Sherway Gardens is owned by the Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited, one of North America's largest investors, owners and managers of commercial real estate. For more than 50 years Cadillac Fairview has been leading the way in commercial real estate with innovative design, development and management. Cadillac Fairview focuses on developing and managing high quality office properties and regional shopping centres in Canada and the United States, as well as international investments in real estate companies and investment funds. With a portfolio valued at more than $19 billion, Cadillac Fairview and its affiliates own and manage nearly 49 million square feet of leasable space at 87 properties across North America, including some of Canada's landmark developments, such as Toronto-Dominion Centre, Toronto Eaton Centre, Pacific Centre and Chinook Centre. Cadillac Fairview is wholly-owned by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, which invests to secure the retirement income of 295,000 active and retired teachers in Ontario.

West-end Toronto's premier shopping destination, Sherway Gardens is well-known for its intimate environment and roster of influential retailers featuring the most coveted brands. With over 215 stores, including Michael Kors, Harry Rosen, Holt Renfrew, Tiffany & Co., Apple and Pottery Barn, the Sherway Gardens that shoppers have come to love is transforming into an even more exciting lifestyle destination. A $350 million revitalization is underway making room for new retailers, a brand new food court, plus four new full-service restaurants. For more information, visit www.sherwaygardens.ca.

For further information contact:

Peter Ashworth/Ashley Lloyd; Ashworth Associates Inc.; 416-603-6005;
peter ( @ ) ashworthassociates dot com / ashley ( @ ) ashworthassociates dot com

Lisa Resnic; Senior Director of Marketing; Sherway Gardens; 416-621-1071 ext 7020;
lisa.resnic ( @ ) cadillacfairview dot com

Kathleen Haushalter; Curator, Sherway Gardens Gallery in the Garden; 647-403-6779;
GalleryIntheGarden ( @ ) gmail dot com

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