World renowned artist and sculptor leaving Hudson for new home in Vaudreuil-Dorion Major public exhibit for Leo Schimanszky set for MRC building and grounds in September through fall James Parry Your Local Journal
For decades, his sculptures and paintings have taken pride of place in prestigious galleries and exhibits throughout Canada, the U.S., and Europe and his works can be found in public and private collections throughout the world, including several banks. For many years, people passing his Hudson home on Côte St. Charles between Windcrest Street and Route Harwood have been known to stop and stare in wonder at the outdoor sculptures in what he has transformed into a veritable art gallery of his own. His name? Leo Schimanszky, who emigrated to Canada exactly 50 years ago from Vienna, Austria, and who has been proud to call Hudson home for the past 32 years. Now, at the age of 73 and “not getting any younger,” he has decided - albeit reluctantly - to call it a day, downsize, and move with his wife Jeannine at the end of August to a new condo in Vaudreuil-Dorion. Where, beginning September 2 and running through the fall into winter, many of his works will be displayed for all to enjoy both inside and outside the MRC Vaudreuil-Soulanges building at 2555 rue Dutrisac.
Says Nadine Maltais, MRC Agente de développement culturel et social, who met with Shimanszky earlier this week, “We are so pleased to mount this exposition and welcome him to our community. While he is obviously well known in art circles throughout the world, he is perhaps not so well known by many residents and other members of the artistic community here in Vaudreuil.” Said Shimanszky, in an exclusive interview with Your Local Journal, “I am truly honoured. And while we will be kind of sad to leave Hudson after so many years, this will be a wonderful welcome to our new community. Which, after all, is not very far away.” Added Schimanszky, “There comes a time in everyone’s life when one has to recognize that time is passing ever more quickly. So many of my contemporaries - both artists and gallery owners alike - have passed away in recent years. And while artists, such as myself, never really retire, it is time to slow down a little and enjoy life to the fullest.” From now until his move, some 40 of his sculptures and about 60 paintings, will be available for viewing and sale directly, and not through an art gallery, at his home at 147 Côte St. Charles, Hudson. For more info about
this truly extraordinary artist, check out his website at www.schimanszky. ca or call him at (450) 458-7166.
For more photos of Leo Schimanszky’s work, see our Facebook page.
Town Hall Series #7
OPEN HOUSE & TOWN HALL 223 Ave. St-Charles - July 23rd, 2016 11AM-2PM On July 23RD, join Peter Schiefke for a Town Hall discussion on Electoral Reform and National Defence Policies. All residents of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges community are invited to this free, family-friendly event to meet their neighbours while participating in a discussion with a Q&A to follow. Discussion will be bilingual. Refreshments and snacks will be served.
Peter Schiefke Member of Parliament Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Call 450-510-2305 for more information.
Constituency Office: 223 Av. St-Charles Vaudreuil-Dorion, Qc J7V 2L6 T: 450-510-2305 Peter.Schiefke@parl.gc.ca
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Thursday, July 14, 2016
PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY
Leo Schimanszky in his garden gallery with his iconic red fibreglass sculpture that stood opposite the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts for over 20 years.
Legion News The next Friday night BBQ will be July 29 with steak on the menu. Please reserve as soon as possible at the Legion at (450) 458-4882. This will be a popular meal. Always remember there is another option available for dinner if requested when reserving. The Tuesday evening $3 burger nights are as popular as ever and the great weather this summer has really helped with the turnout. Thanks to all of the volunteers. There is a strong possibility that
on Friday, August 12, the scheduled dinner will be lobster. This is still tentative so please consult the Legion website at www.hudsonlegion.com for more details or call the Legion. Please note that Your Local Journal will not be printing on July 21, 28 or August 4, as the staff is taking a well-deserved holiday. The next edition will return August 11. Until then check the website for any updates. Lest we Forget.