Tracey Lawko
Small Things Matter
October 18 – November 4, 2018
TRACEY LAWKO is now represented by the Roberts Gallery in Toronto. (416) 924-8731 [http://www.robertsgallery.net]
“I’ve been fascinated by insects since I was a child-maybe it has something to do with being the daughter of an entomologist. In recent years, I have become increasingly aware of the changing patterns of the bees and butterflies in my garden and around my studio in the Niagara Escarpment. I was relieved to see several pairs of Monarchs flitting about this year. Five years ago there were none, while 10-12 years ago I remember seeing large groups of them. It seems to me that I used to see many more bumble bees too. As they move from flower to flower collecting pollen, they enable the continuation of our food crops and flowering plants. I am concerned about their declining populations due to habitat loss, pesticide use and disease. I have created this collection of nature studies to pay homage to our native pollinators and to draw attention to the importance of these small creatures to our survival.”
