Of her art, Laurie Gunn writes: “I have been taking
photographs since my parents gave me my first camera about 55 years ago. It was
in 1998 that I realized photography was important to me and it has since become
my passion and it has brought me much happiness. Capturing images has
helped me to see the world in a wonderful and captivating way. It fulfills my
need to be creative which in turn contributes greatly to my well being.
In photography I not only want to capture the image but also the feelings that
go with the image.
“Although my first love is photography, I also love being
creative in other areas. In 2001 my good friend Joy Laking and I decided
to become “hookers” and we went to Amherst,
Nova Scotia, to learn from one of
the best, Deanne Fitzpatrick. It only took one afternoon and I was
hooked!! Since then I have lost count of the number of rugs and hooked projects
that I have created. Being a rug hooker has helped me in my need to be creative
and I love sharing my work with others.”
Laurie Gunn got involved with the EBSNS at the time of the
Bishop Centenary celebrations in 2011. She was a principle organizer of the
EB100 Arts Festival that happened in Great
Village that August. She
subsequently became president of the society and co-edited Echoes of Elizabeth
Bishop: Elizabeth Bishop Centenary (2011) Writing Competition, published in 2013.
You can see more of Laurie’s photography on her website: http://www.lauriegunnphotos.com/
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