Ten years, 10 provinces, 1,000 photos is the way White Wall Gallery North is billing this exhibition of Richard Johnson’s work. These provisional shelters offer a colourful glimpse into the Canadian culture of Ice Fishing. Sheet metal, faux wood paneling, tarpaulins, peaked roofs, modified camping trailers all fulfill the requirements for shelter.
Johnson set out to record the particular styles and cultures of ice fishing in each province, with a goal of traveling to a province a year. Over time, he has noted variations of each region influenced by climate, landscape and culture. A sample of his new book on ice huts is part of the event.
Richard Johnson’s website, here.
A good media feature, here.
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Just love these – brilliant idea to ‘artify’ them!
I love this
Not my kettle of fish, but I love this! … if that even makes sense to you?
Of course it makes sense! I’ve never been in an ice hut, but some of these are really interesting.