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"In The Beginning"
Collingwood Artist Nick Hodson attends
Release Party
Do You Remember?
The Ski Barn was once a fixture at Blue Mountain Resort.
The Georgian Frame Gallery in historic Downtown Collingwood is pleased to announce its newest edition to the Georgian Frame Collection, "In the Beginning - Jozo's Ski Barn" by Collingwood resident and artist Nick Hodson.
If you are a veteran skier on the slopes of Blue Mountain, you no doubt have your own stories of "The Ski Barn" to share with friends and family. Throughout the 1950's and 60's, The Ski Barn welcomed skiers with hot coffee, tremendous chili and apres-ski gatherings. When people spoke of their visit to Blue Mountain, the conversation somehow always managed to become a discussion of what had happend at the Ski Barn.
"The Ski Barn was the scene of many apres-ski parties. Jozo (Weider) played the accordion and led singsongs, and there were also square dances. On these occasions the whole structure vibrated from the activity. Seldom did the partying go beyond midnight, as Jozo insisted that his guests retire and get a good night's sleep in order to be fresh for the next day's skiing."
-- George Weider, from his book "Blue Mountain."
Mr. Hodson, now in his 90's, painted this wonderful image in the early 1950's while taking lessons from renowned local artist Robert Kemp. Mr. Hodson is best known in the Collingwood area for his historically significant pencil sketches, as well as paintings of houses and many of the ships that were launched from the northern end of Hurontario Street in the Collingwood Shipyards.
"The Georgian Frame Gallery is pleased that Mr. Hodson asked us to publish this historically significant piece of art." says owner Margot Nicholson - Trott at the release party in her gallery on Saturday October 6, 2007. Mr. Hodson made a guest appearance from 1-m to 4pm to meet with visitors and personalize the reproductions. Mr. Hodson also had copies of his book, 'A Collingwood Collection' as well as several original works on display.
"In the Beginning - Jozo's Ski Barn" has been reproduced with a vintage poster look. It is now available for sale as a flat print, plaque mounted or framed. Anyone who participated in any of the activities at the Ski Barn, or have heard the now legendary Stories, won't want to miss owning a copy of this piece of local history.
Collingwood Artist Nick Hodson is best known for his sketches of historic landmarks throughout the region, including the Craigleith Depot. This was where "The Ski Train" used to unload. Skiers would then either walk or catch a ride on a sleigh to Blue Mountain.
The Artist - Nick Hodson - with Margot Nicholson-Trott, owner of the Georgian Frame Gallery in Downtown Collingwood.