The Illuminative Forest Community
The Illuminative Forest is uniquely Canadian-inspired by some of Canada's finest artists.
Founder Deb Cripps integrates visual arts, music, technology, and storytelling.
Forest Curator - Nicole Battista
Lead Artist: Deb Cripps, Contributing Artists: Carl Hiebert, Nicole Battista,
Mary-Eileen McClear, Aaron Williams, Alan Ralston
Supporting artists: Carrie Snyder, Ron James, Cheryl Lescom, Nonie Thompson, Sophie Cortez, Eugene Rea, Zoe Clemens, Pete Flood, Holly Archer, Ray Walsh, Phillip Psutka, Wilber Cortez, Lawrence McNaught, Arnold Irwin
Illuminative Forest Stories
SERENDIPITY
Writer: Carrie Snyder
Voice Artist: Mary-Eileen McClear
HUMOUR
Writer: Phillip Psutka
Contributing Writers: Ron James,
Deb Cripps
Voice Artist: Ron James
DIVINE TOUCH
Writer: Deb Cripps
Voice Artist: Zoe Clemens
FREEDOM
Writer: Carl Hiebert
Voice Artist: Wilber Cortez
TRAVELLING MAPLE
Writer: Cheryl Lescom
Singer: Cheryl Lescom Musician: Ray Walsh
ELDER
Writer: Carl Hiebert
Voice Artist: Arnold Irwin
UNCOMMON GRACE
Writer: Deb Cripps
Voice Artist: Aaron Williams
HAPPINESS
Writer: Carrie Snyder
Voice Artist: Mary-Eileen McClear
DO YOU LIVE ON MY BLOCK
Writer: Carrie Snyder
Voice Artist: Zoe Clemens
CANADA ABIDES
Writer: Carrie Snyder
Voice Artist: Mary-Eileen McClear
IDENTITY
Writer: Deb Cripps
Voice Artist: Aaron Williams
REFLECTIONS
Writer & Singer: Nonie Thompson
Musicians: Eugene Rea, Pete Flood,
Holly Archer
SEASONS OF CANADA
Writer: Carrie Snyder
Voice Artist: Lawrence McNaught
RESILIENCE
Writer: Deb Cripps
Voice Artist: Aaron Williams
TRANSFORMATION
Writer: Deb Cripps
Voice Artist: Zoe Clemens
ENGINEERING THE FUTURE
Writer: Deb Cripps
Voice Artist: Aaron Williams
CONNECTIONS
Writer: Deb Cripps
Voice Artist: Aaron Williams
The forest installation of 17 sculptures, each embodying the spirit of a tree with its own eclectic presence, has many stories to tell