By Pepper Parr
April 7th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
The art work is distributed in parts of the downtown core and along the Spencer Smith Park Promemnade; they are part of what Dan Lawrie has been doing for the past four years – letting people see what local artists are doing.
Stand in front of this piece of art, take a picture of yourself, and see what you get.
Dan, a retired insurance industry leader, has had a penchant for art most of his life. He has placed a paint brush in his hands on occasion and now displays the work in his home.
The courtyard at the Art Gallery is named after the Lawrie family.
The Burlington Waterfront Sculpture Trail is preparing for its fourth season. The goal is to bring sculpture into the public realm in a free and accessible trail linking major elements of Burlington’s stunning downtown core and waterfront. Artists from across the country are paid an exhibition fee to present their work, and the DLISC team works to sell the works to drive additional support to Canadian artists. –
Worker installing some of the Lawrie Public art outside the 400 Brant Kitchen
This is the fourth year The Burlington Waterfront Sculpture Trail has been shown. The 1km long experience linking the Art Gallery of Burlington, Spencer Smith Park and the Downtown Burlington BIA through a series of 15 temporary sculptures created by local and regional artists. The 1km trail was a fully accessible experience, free of barriers and admission for all to engage in.
Persian rugs were used to decorate this piece of art.
Is this art original or is it original items wrapped in tin foil?
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