All My Relations
All My Relations, created by artist Kyle Thornley of Metal Mind Forge was installed in the lobby of the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre in August 2024. Formed from mild steel, the suspended sculpture is a representation of Ontario’s Provincial tree, the eastern white pine, which is one of the tallest and longest living in the region. The large-scale branch section, complete with pine needles and pinecones, hangs from the lobby ceiling and compliments the organic feel of the facility.
The title of the sculpture was inspired by Ojibwe writer, Richard Wagamese, and reflects on the connection between everyone, “we live because everything else does”. Through this sculpture, the artist's goal was to capture the interdependence of all life while providing an invitation to reflect on our own involvement within the community and the broader natural environment.
All My Relations was developed to evoke a sense of community, draw inspiration from the local landscape, reflect the spirit of Muskoka, and be an iconic representation of the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre.
About Metal Mind Forge
Metal Mind Forge, led by artist Kyle Thornley, specializes in contemporary fine architectural metal work. Thornley is an Artist Blacksmith with an extensive body of work and broad experience with complex structural design and fabrication. Currently based out of Revelstoke, British Columbia, Thornley grew up near Orillia and often visits family who reside in and around Bracebridge. As a certified welder, Thornley utilizes his training and experience to create artistic and functional pieces, combining traditional techniques to create contemporary art captured by imagination. A significant goal with his work is to inspire thought and commitment towards a sustainable future, hoping to generate optimism, education, interest, and empathy – ‘those who care are those who preserve’.
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Town of Bracebridge
1000 Taylor Court
Bracebridge, ON P1L 1R6
Phone: (705) 645 5264