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The Market Gallery 2003 Exhibits
October 18, 2003 to February 29, 2004
A Matter of Style: Interior Ornamentation by McCormack and Carroll
A Matter of Style examines the work of a Toronto based design firm begun in the 1890's and continued well into the 20th century. McCormack and Carroll, woodcarvers and interior artisans, were best known for their production of composition ornamentation -- a resin-based substance moulded into patterns then attached to furniture, walls and fireplace mantles. The finished appearance was of carved wood. The company's work adorned many Toronto homes and buildings. Some of the commissioned woodcarvings can still be seen in the Ontario Legislative Buildings, University College and Osgoode Hall.
Highlights of the exhibit will include photos, archival drawings, moulds, pattern blocks and other material preserved by family members.
In 1993, the Carroll family donated the McCormack and Carroll collection to the City of Toronto, Museum and Heritage Services. The collection includes over 5000 carved wood blocks and reverse moulds.
This exhibit is co-curated by the University of Toronto's Museum Studies Class, under the direction of the class instructor Sharon Vattay and the City's Museum and Heritage Services, as a partnership in research and learning. Additional research and design was in collaboration with the Market Gallery.
Exhibit invitation in PDF here. WARNING: 1.5M file!
March 1 to June 22, 2003
A Record Preserved: Toronto's 20th Century Architecture
in the Archives of Ontario
The City of Toronto's Culture Division joins with the Archives of Ontario to bring you this exhibition on the changing landscape of Toronto between 1907 and 1987.
Throughout the 20th century, the City of Toronto's buildings were influenced by various architectural styles. Using more than 35 architectural drawings, colour perspective renderings as-built photographs, as well as photographs and other media, A Record Preserved conveys some of the architectural technical purposes and design visions. It also provides an appreciation of the style and intricacy of the architectural record.
A Record Preserved is one of the many special events celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Archives of Ontario.
Click on the photo to view poster (178K)
