Ice Follies 2025

February 7th - 21st, 2025
 
THEME: OZHAASHIKWAA (THE ICE IS SLIPPERY)

There is slippery ice; extra care and consideration is needed. Travelling and moving forward is difficult; the conditions are unsteady. The terrain ahead demands resilience and adaptability as the path forward remains uncertain.

Liz Lott, History of Ice Follies, 2025

Presented in Partnership with WKP Kennedy Gallery

The WKP Kennedy Gallery, nestled in the Capitol Centre on Main Street, North Bay, is thrilled to showcase The History of Ice Follies by longtime festival photographer Liz Lott. As the visual storyteller for Ice Follies since its inception, Liz will present a captivating retrospective of documentary images spanning all 10 editions of the festival. This exhibit transforms the gallery’s front space into a vibrant bridge, connecting downtown North Bay with the waterfront festivities, offering visitors a glimpse into the festival’s rich legacy through her lens.

Artist Bio:

Liz Lott is a North Bay-based photographer, visual artist, jeweller, and children’s art instructor. Since 2004, she has been the official photographer for the Ice Follies Biennial, a site-specific art festival on Lake Nipissing, capturing its dynamic art installations in breathtaking photographs that have gained international attention. Liz’s photography is known for its intimate portraiture and environmental themes, blending painting and photography to explore humanity’s impact on nature. In addition to her photography career, Liz creates unique hand-painted porcelain jewellery and teaches art to children, further contributing to her community as the volunteer Children’s Art Education Co-ordinator at the W.K.P. Kennedy Gallery.

 

Social Links:

Liz Lott Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_lizlott_/
Liz Lott Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizlottphotography/
Liz Lott Photography Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lizlottphotography/