ARTIST PROFILE: Gordon Stone
A Stone Original
Gordon is a self taught inspirational writer, poet and photographer. His philosophy is “if we re-cognize opportunities with the necessary skills we can meet the challenger to realize the interconnectedness of all things”. His current passion is photography. His gift is an eye for composition. His mission is “to capture that special moment in time, to connect people with all of God’s creation, and to reach out and touch others with images not often noticed”.
Gordon knew he had arrived when “Touched by the Spirit of God” was accepted in his first juried show, “Algoma Festival of Arts”. This was topped off by the sale of “Touched by the Spirit of God”, purchased as a gift for a pastor and his wife for twelve years of service to their church. Gordon was so high, you couldn’t scrape him off the ceiling. He literally flew around the Art Gallery for two days. Everybody knew.
His photography can be found in homes in Michigan, Texas, Nevada, Ireland, Nova Scotia to British Columbia. His books of poetry can also be found in the United States, and Australia, as well as throughout Ontario.
Gordon has recently become a member of a group called the “North Channel Writers” - Thessalon to Sault Ste. Marie - who meet monthly to write, critique, challenge and encourage each other as they hone their creative skills. This will provide Gordon with an outlet for his other passion, writing poetry. His mission is to marry his two passions and create a book of poetry illustrated with his photography of Algoma.
Published books of poetry:
“Why I called: My Journey of Faith with Telecare”
“Insight into Mind of a Schizophrenic Friend”
“Walk in the Spirit”
Juried Art Shows:
“Festival of the Arts”, Algoma Fall Festival, 2004 -2006
“Art Collage Tour”, The Wharf, Richards Landing, St. Joseph Island, 2005
“10th Annual Canadian Arts Festival”, Richards Landing, St. Joseph Island, 2006
Alberta House, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, 2006
“Art in the Park”, Bondar Pavilion, Sault Ste Marie, 2005
“Art at the Dock”, Hilton Beach, St. Joseph Island, 2006
“Sylvan Valley Tour”, 2007
Sault Ste. Marie Cultural Advisory Board Competition for “Commissioned Works for Municipal Gifts and Dignitaries”, 2005
Upcoming Art Shows in 2007
“Art at the Dock”, Hilton Beach, July 15
“Art in the Park”, Bondar Pavilion, August 19
“Sylvan Valley Tour”, Laird Hall, September 15
“Algoma for All Seasons” @ Roses Art Gallery”, October 15-20
“Jan Miller and Friends”, Holiday Inn, November 10
“Christmas Sugar Plum Arts and Crafts”, Holiday Inn, December 2
Galleries/Gift Shops:
Roses Art Gallery, Bruce St., Sault Ste. Marie
Northern Folk Art Studio, Richard’s Landing, St. Joseph Island
Caribou Cabin, Bruce Mines
Photographs Donated in support of:
ARCH - Algoma Residential Community Hospice
Photograph purchased by ARCH DayHospice and presented as a gift to:
Group Health Centre – Training Centre, Queen St., Sault Ste. Marie.
Contact Gordon at 705-949-6396, betgor@shaw.ca
