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34 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday December 29, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com Metamorphosis opens at Gairloch Gardens Jan. 27 Ghost-like creatures taken from fairy tales, death, desire, decay and transformation are all part of a show coming to Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens. Metamorphosis, which opens Jan. 27, is the first major solo exhibition in Canada outside Montreal for Montrealborn artist and sculptor David Altmejd. The show features Gothic-type aesthetics with a reference to modern architecture and minimalist sculpture. The werewolf is Altmejd's recurring motif ­ its decaying flesh is decorated with crystals and jewellery, and its habitats are sprawling platforms, box-like rooms, mirrored surfaces and plexiglas towers, connected at different levels by flights of steps, and lit from many sources. This exhibition is the first assessment of Altmejd's meteoric career and investigates work produced from the late 1990s to today. It will differ from the usual traveling exhibition as Altmejd will tailor-make the exhibition to relate to the unique site of Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens. Metamorphosis will literally morph into a project specifically for Oakville Galleries' unique space in Gairloch Gardens. Seen within the confines of a former old estate in Gairloch Gardens, the setting will become a site of experimentation. Altmejd lives and works in Montreal, Brooklyn and London. His work has been shown in Québec, the United States and Europe, and he will represent Canada at the 2007 Venice Biennale in an exhibition curated by Louise Déry and produced by the Galerie de l'Université du Québec à Montréal. Metamorphosis, which is also produced by the Galerie de l'Université du Québec à Montréal and curated by Louise Déry, opens Friday, Jan. 26 from 8:30-10 p.m. at Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens, 1306 Lakeshore Rd. W. The artist and curator will both be in attendance. The show runs to March 25. David Murphy Band at Abbey Park gala Kick up your heels, devour an amazing meal and enjoy the ambience of the Oakville Conference Centre while connecting with friends at the second Abbey Park High School Gala Fundraiser Dance. Whether there to dance or to enjoy the stylings of the Dave Murphy Band, mark Friday, Jan. 26 on the calendar -- an event sponsored by Royal LePage. For as little as $70 per person, there will be a variety of hors d'oeuvres and then a three-course, serviced dinner provided by the Oakville Conference Centre. Funds raised at the gala will go towards dedicated computer support to keep Abbey Park's computers operational. For additional information or to purchase tickets, contact Lyanne at aphsgala2007@yahoo.ca. St. Mildred's hosts Mosaic Jan. 27 Tim Hortons Free Holiday Skating. It's our way of saying thanks. St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School is holding its second annual multicultural event -- Mosaic -- on Jan. 27 from 7-10 p.m. The event is a student-organized event to educate people about the different cultures around the world. Students will create booths in the school gymnasium that portray their cultures and traditions. Guests can sample the exotic cuisine from around the world and will be entertained with a variety of cultural dances and songs. St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School is located at 1080 Linbrook Rd. Tickets cost $5 for adults and $3 for children with all the proceeds going to various charities. Gas Fireplace Repair and Installations We Service & Carry Parts for the following when we arrive at your door: Insta-Flame, Valor, Napoleon, Regency, Majestic, Heat-N-Glow, Heatolator, Selkirk, Vermont Casting, Osburn & Many Other Brands Problem Solving since 1982 Experience is the difference! E-MAIL: scott@gasfix.ca 905-845-0701 Introducing the Revolutionary Multi-FireTM Electric Firebox We're proud to be a part of this community, and we'd like to thank you with the gift of Free Holiday Skating. Visit your local Tim Hortons for a schedule of ice times and locations. And spend some quality ice time with your family - on us. "MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN SPECIALISTS" w w w. c o b b l e s t o n e m e m b e r s . c o m © Tim Hortons, 2006 ACROSS FROM RONA LANSING 905.337.2066 406 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLE