A new exhibit is opening at the Revelstoke Railway Museum today. “Works of Art: Cherished Memories of a Father’s Career” centers on 12 paintings by Alice Macredie of her father’s contributions to railway construction across Western Canada.
“These paintings are really unique. They surpass the hard cement and steel of what were, for their time, major engineering and construction achievements. They also portray the human and natural aspects of these projects in ways that photographs rarely do,” said Laura VanZant, Curator of the Revelstoke Railway Museum. “Major projects are often documented in photographs, but artistic depictions and interpretations of them are rare.”
These 1970s paintings showcase Macredie’s talents and memories. The images detail the hard work invested in Canada’s railway, and the landscapes traversed to complete feats of engineering. This project was created by ExpoRail in Montreal and funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage, Museum Assistance Program, and the Province of British Columbia’s Resort Municipality Funding Program.
The exhibit will be displayed in the Museum’s mezzanine level until Dec. 31, 2021. For more information about the Revelstoke Railway Museum, visit their official website.