‘Da - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, May 4, 1994 LOCAL ARTIST Joanne Thomson sketches and paints all facets of the forest industry. She says the industry is part of a cycle — and part of the life of those who live up here, Artist sees beauty in forest industry By CRIS LEYKAUF “WHEN I go to a clearcut, I don’t look at the stumps,’’ says watercolour artist Joanne Thom- son. “I look at the new growth.” In her paintings, a clearcut might be a vibrant pink, sur- rounded by the healthy green of new growth. “It’s a matter. of perspective, a matter of seging. ihings.”?..0..0....-. As an artist, “She is deeply in- fluenced by the lush rainforest Suirounding Terrace and predom- inance of the forest industry in this area, Her paintings range from im- ages of Sleeping Beauty mountain, to a chip conveyer in- side Skecna Cellulose. Thomson had painted the oul- sides of the mills before and wanted to show what life was like inside the mill. . “The feeling J got from inside _.-the mill, was: one .of. pride and. good workmanship,”’ says Thom- son. “‘They took 4 lot of pride in trying to use the whole log.”’ Thomson doesn’t see a conflict between the environment and in- dustry. “I'm just painting a portrait of our community. I’m not making a judgment call, saying isn’t this awful, or isn’t this great ... it’s all patt of a cycle. The forest is part of our life here,’’ she says, Through her art she hopes to show people. that there doesn’t need to be conflict. “After ail, if it wasn’t for the forest industry, ] wouldn’t be able to get to the tops of these mountains to paint.’” UPLANDS STUDENTS Kevin Hawkins: and Angela Sturby, both in Grade 5, pose with a huge mural painted on a school wall. It depicts how students view the forests and the activity that doa on within them. Artist Joanne Thomson helped out the students. Students paint forestry visions By CRIS LEYKAUF THE PROVINCIAL government is hoping to replace conflict in the forest with a new spirit of cooperation. But a group of local clementary school students doesn’t need the government to tell them how the forests should be run; they al- ‘ready know. Last spring students at Uplan Elementary were asked to draw pictures about the local environ- ment. These pictures then became — the basis for a 7.5 foot by 33 foot school mural, representing mulli- use of the forest resource, - People are seen picking up gar- bags, driving logging trucks, camping, working in a clearcut -atid planting irees. Interspersed amongst them are local animals and birds, including trumpeter swans, moose and cagles. - The result is a flowing unified image composed of. scenes’ from the students’ everyday lives, Artist Joanne Thomson helped transform the: children’s visions — onto the school wall.: = ; “The whole” school helped. Everyone from kindergarien’ to grade 7,” says Thomson. Parents also volunicered their time. : Students chose vibrant colors to paint clearcut, ‘replanted .and old growth forest, Pollution warnings and ‘environmental: ‘no~ nd’s’’ border the mural, and pictures of expressive suns stare down’ at all the activity. i 7 So all you adults, stop by and “have a look. The kids havo it Fig. ured out, ae We Salute National Forestry Week 7 May 2-7 or tz ESSE : eS = SAND & GRAVEL — CO TRACT CRUSHING» BULLDOZING — ROAD BUILDING — LOG LOADING TOP SOIL - EXCAVATING - CUSTOM SCREENING = “| | SHOP 635-5732 —— 635-5156 FAX 635-5895 KALUM LAKE DR,, P.O. BOX 508, TERRACE A small deposit will hold your new and unused 1994 King Quad purchase for delivery in April or May 1994 or pay for it outright & take immediate delivery. Choose either of these options & quality for a $300 rebate trom the President of Suzuki Canada Inc. Your local Suzuki Dealer has all of the details so, hurry in while King KING QUAD CASH $300 CASH BACK ‘sy MAKE YOUR BEST DEAL 1994 King Quad” FEATURES: » 4 wheel independent suspension « 15 forward speeds : ® 3 reverse » 2WD, 4WD, 4WD differential lock ® large front and rear racks = speedometer SUZUKI! The ride you've been waiting for.” @ NEID ENTERPRISES LTD. Recreational Sales and Service 4925 Keith Ave., Terrace, B.C. Phone 635-3478 Fax 635-5050 Be a professional. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. Never ride under the influence of alcohol and take a Canada Safety Council Motorcycle Rider Training Course. See your Suzuki Dealer for details. Call 1-800-463-5523 for dealer location and availability of retail financing. “FIATS OFF” TO THE FOREST INDUSTRY CALL ROD MYERS OR LES REINHARDT 638-1433 5020 HWY. 16 W. TERRACE, B.C.