CARBON, HEATHER MAGUSIN         

Grimshaw Municipal Library 
January 27 – February 23

Carbon features the work of emerging photographer Heather Magusin, whose practice and research are dedicated to understanding the complex and delicate cycles of wildfires, and humanity’s equally complicated and important relationship to fire. Each photograph documents her personal exploration of burn sites in Boreal Forests across Alberta, highlighting lush green new growth, purple fields of Fireweed, and charred wood. Unlike the spectacular panoramic scenes of wildfire seen in news coverage, the photographs in Carbon present an up-close view of the various lifecycles of the forest, showcasing the rejuvenating role fire plays in the natural environment when the ecosystem is balanced. Building from the work of photographers like Ansel Adams, Heather Magusin’s work is deeply connected to ecological goals, and asks questions about our relationship to the environment, as well as our journey to co-exist with fire today and into the future.​ 

Curated by Robin Lynch​, Curator/Manager of Travelling Exhibitions Northwest 

For information on opening hours and covid requirements, please see the venue’s website – facebook.com/GrimshawLibrary

Access: Location is wheelchair accessible

This exhibition is child friendly

Grimshaw Municipal Library, 4412A - 50 St, Box 588, Grimshaw, AB T0H 1W0