Taylor's homecoming
The event created by Terry Kell also allowed one of Canada's most important automotive artefacts to make a brief trip back home. The Canada Science and Technology Museum agreed to lend the famous steam car that Henry Seth Taylor built in 1867 -- THE original Canadian automobile.
"That car, which was powered by a steam engine, made its first appearance in the Eastern Townships since 1960," Mr. Kell points out. "We're extremely thankful that the directors of the Museum agreed to bring it to us for a couple of days."
A big spotlight on arts
The artistic portion of the event allowed visitors to admire the works of Alain Lévesque. Over the last 15 years, this resident of Montebello, Quebec, has managed to carve a very enviable niche in the small community of automobile artists.
Today, some of his creations are included in private collections all across the globe. Few other Quebec artists can say that they regularly do business with such celebrities as Jay Leno, Nick Mason, Jerry Seinfeld and Ralph Loren!
Mr. Lévesque is actually the one who designed the official poster for the event. He also created posters for Audi Canada, one of the main sponsors. Two of them illustrate the success of Auto-Union GP cars, while another depicts the Callaway C16 Speedster.
Meanwhile, internationally-acclaimed American photographer Jesse Alexander was around to expose some of his best shots, encompassing over 50 years of auto racing.
Sculpture is another art form that was on display. Ontario's Stephen Brathwaite exhibited a series of remarkable glass sculptures.
A good cause
Beyond his passion for arts and automobiles, Terry Kell is a dedicated philanthropist. "A percentage of all admission revenues will be donated to Child Haven International, a charity which Mr. Kell holds dear to his heart, as well as the Rediker Volunteer Center in Stanstead and local historical societies," explains Alain Raymond.
The success of this inaugural event has Mr. Kell thinking long term. "We're already working on the next edition of Art and the Automobile," he says with a smile.
photo:Matthieu Lambert, Luc Gagné
The event created by Terry Kell also allowed one of Canada's most important automotive artefacts to make a brief trip back home. The Canada Science and Technology Museum agreed to lend the famous steam car that Henry Seth Taylor built in 1867 -- THE original Canadian automobile.
"That car, which was powered by a steam engine, made its first appearance in the Eastern Townships since 1960," Mr. Kell points out. "We're extremely thankful that the directors of the Museum agreed to bring it to us for a couple of days."
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| Quebec artist Alain Lévesque presented some of his famous masterpieces. |
A big spotlight on arts
The artistic portion of the event allowed visitors to admire the works of Alain Lévesque. Over the last 15 years, this resident of Montebello, Quebec, has managed to carve a very enviable niche in the small community of automobile artists.
Today, some of his creations are included in private collections all across the globe. Few other Quebec artists can say that they regularly do business with such celebrities as Jay Leno, Nick Mason, Jerry Seinfeld and Ralph Loren!
Mr. Lévesque is actually the one who designed the official poster for the event. He also created posters for Audi Canada, one of the main sponsors. Two of them illustrate the success of Auto-Union GP cars, while another depicts the Callaway C16 Speedster.
Meanwhile, internationally-acclaimed American photographer Jesse Alexander was around to expose some of his best shots, encompassing over 50 years of auto racing.
Sculpture is another art form that was on display. Ontario's Stephen Brathwaite exhibited a series of remarkable glass sculptures.
A good cause
Beyond his passion for arts and automobiles, Terry Kell is a dedicated philanthropist. "A percentage of all admission revenues will be donated to Child Haven International, a charity which Mr. Kell holds dear to his heart, as well as the Rediker Volunteer Center in Stanstead and local historical societies," explains Alain Raymond.
The success of this inaugural event has Mr. Kell thinking long term. "We're already working on the next edition of Art and the Automobile," he says with a smile.
photo:Matthieu Lambert, Luc Gagné
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