SASKATOON— The Meewasin Valley Authority is collaborating with celebrated Canadian artist Glen Scrimshaw on the launch of Timeless Shelf Originals— a new collection that turns naturally formed stones into one-of-a-kind works of art.
The collection features Scrimshaw’s signature landscape paintings, including northern lights, prairie sunsets and moonscapes, painted directly onto rocks he handpicks from nature. Scrimshaw embraces each stone’s cracks, curves and textures, weaving them into the final composition.
“The imperfections inspire me,” Scrimshaw said. “A fissure becomes a lightning bolt; a bump turns into a rising moon. It’s a conversation with nature.”
The project began after Scrimshaw painted several rocks as personal gifts. After photos of the pieces sparked unexpected interest, he began exploring the concept further, striking a balance between his love of nature and passion for art.
Scrimshaw’s work is collected worldwide, but this new collection offers something different: an opportunity for collectors to own an original piece at a more accessible price, while directly supporting conservation of the Meewasin Valley.
“These rocks come from the land,” Scrimshaw said. “Giving back to Meewasin felt natural.”
A portion of the proceeds from all sales will support Meewasin’s conservation and stewardship work.
“We are incredibly thankful that Glen has chosen to collaborate with Meewasin, directly supporting the landscape that inspires his work,” said Mike Velonas, CEO of Meewasin.
Timeless Shelf Originals are now available online. Explore the collection and bring home a piece of art that gives back to the Valley at https://glenscrimshaw.com/rocks.
About Meewasin Valley Authority
The Meewasin Valley Authority exists to ensure a healthy and vibrant river valley, with a balance between human use and conservation by:
- Providing leadership in the management of its resources;
- Promoting understanding, conservation and beneficial use of the Valley; and
- Undertaking programs and projects in river valley development and conservation, for the benefit of present and future generations.
There are 67 square kilometers of land and 108km of established trail, which has seen up to 2.365 million trail visits per year, in the Meewasin Valley. The area also features sites that help people to connect to nature through experiences such as Beaver Creek Conservation Area, the Meewasin Northeast Swale, Saskatoon Natural Grasslands, the River Landing Spray Area, and the Cameco Meewasin Skating Rink @Nutrien Plaza. Meewasin is a non-profit organization that relies on donations and volunteers for sustainability.
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