Artist's Rendering

Georgina's Bench


That is not a bench but we love it!

Artist's Statement, Gord Peteran

Georgina’s Bench

One empty chair.

This sculpture is designed to celebrate a life lived, while at 

the same time speak of a significant loss.  Made entirely of 

bronze, it consists of a solitary chair and table attached to a 

circular "pool" base replicating the surface of a pond 

complete with ripples  as if from a light rain. The horizontal 

surfaces of the table and the surface of the chair will 

duplicate the water pattern of the base. Ripples will  

emanate from the furniture’s points of contact, extending 

the theme of the artwork and  reminding us of the 

repercussions of life and the continuous rings of influence we each have. 

In order to imply youth, these objects will be 

slightly reduced in scale. One leg of the chair steps beyond 

the edge of the circle, perhaps about to leave, reminding us of Georgina's absence and 

the uncertainty of life’s journey. On the surface of the table will be placed a single cup,or bowl, suggesting a moment interrupted.

In order to cast such a large bronze base, (almost 6') it will be divided into four 

quadrants, resulting in a subtle cross, of sorts, which I feel is an  appropriate detail. Over time, the Bronze will patina to a bluegreen colour. Ideally a garden of some sort could encompass this artwork, further activating this area as a source of renewal, a 

gathering area and a play area  for children, . . away from 

the street, . . and will  provide an energizing focal point on the lawn of St. Margaret’s.

Gord Peteran   

                                      

Caring Family and Friends –

It is time to start fundraising for Georgina’s Bench – which isn’t a bench.

I wanted the campaign to be flawless, perfect, funny, poignant, heart wrenching, colour perfect, font impeccable, causing all who read it to throw open their wallets while wiping away tears.

This is not going to happen.

Gord Peteran, the artist, had an inspiration and moved much faster then we had ever imagined.

So with no time to wait we are asking for money.

Head over to georginasbench.blogspot.com to see the rendering of the bench, along with the Artist’s Statement.

Georgina’s Bench will be placed in the garden of St. Margaret’s, New Toronto, our family church. http://www.stmargaretsnewtoronto.ca

You can donate directly through http://www.stmargaretsnewtoronto.ca/giving/ and receive a tax receipt.

Put Georgina’s Bench in the notes.

Mail your cheque to

St. Margaret’s

156 Sixth St, Toronto, ON,   M8V 3A5

Make the cheque out to St. Margaret’s and put Georgina’s Bench in the Memo line.