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Sherway Gardens’ (Hwy
427&the QEW) current Gallery in the Garden exhibit entitled Close Ups presents a selection of photographs
and pastel paintings by Gordon Leverton, Scott Garant and Richard Manilla that provide a sharp and unique focus on the rural
and urban landscape around us and is on display until January 10, 2009. For
more information call 416-621-1070 or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca.  

Finding inspiration in back alleys, factory grounds and industrial
spaces, Gordon Leverton is a
self-taught artist whose previous incarnations as a picture framer, writer,
retailer and entrepreneur have helped form his artistic direction.  His focus on urban decay and architectural
design stem from his formative years spent in the rural southwest farm belt in Chatham, Ontario
which gives him a unique perspective.  Gordon is a member of several guilds
and artist groups including: Burlington Art Centre, Art Gallery of Hamilton, Hamilton Artists Inc., Sunrise Gallery (Hamilton), and is an elected member of The
Society of Canadian Artists. His artwork has been exhibited in the Art Gallery
of Hamilton, Todmorden Mills Museum
in Toronto, Montreal’s Ogilvy Hall and the Tom Thomson
Memorial Gallery. Many various private and corporate collections are home to
his work, including the City of Toronto
fine art collection in the St. Lawrence Market. 
In 2008 Gordon received first
place awards in the Junction Juried Art Exhibition and the Riverdale Art Walk
in Toronto.
Starting in January 2009, he will begin as an instructor at the Burlington Art
Centre, Burlington, Ontario. He lives in Hamilton, Ontario
with his wife Nancy and two children. More of Gordon Leverton’s work can be found at www.gordonleverton.com.

Etobicoke’s Scott Garant and Richard Manilla have collaborated as the artistic team of Garilla Photography and Visual Art since
1998.  Their creative energy and
collaboration is fuelled by their respective backgrounds. As a photojournalist,
Scott studied at various colleges in
Ontario. Richard's trained in graphic design
where he utilized various mediums to produce his work.  Together, they have combined elements and
principles of design from the field of art with exposure time from the field of
photography to create images as if they were painted with light. Both Scott and Richard believe that nature provides the perfect canvas to create
abstract and impressionist images without using computer-based programs to
enhance the natural beauty of the world. By choosing and creating images that
captivate and allow for contemplation, they invite the viewer on their journey.
Scott and Richard have entered their works in auctions for various community
and educational organizations, including SNAP!08, Sick Kids Hospital, and Fife
House and are working with the Upper Gallery in support of the Dorothy Ley
Hospice's Art Therapy Program.  Their
work is featured in private and public collections in Canada, the U.S.,
and as far away as New
Zealand. Additional works by Scott Garant and Richard Manila can be seen at www.garillaarts.com.