Former Lindsay resident honoured with Order of Canada

Renowned Canadian sculptor Ruth Abernethy has been appointed as a Member of the prestigious Order of Canada, recognizing her outstanding contributions to arts and culture.

Born and raised on a farm near Lindsay, Ontario, Abernethy’s work includes iconic bronze portraits of notable figures such as Glenn Gould at CBC Headquarters in Toronto and Oscar Peterson at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Her sculptures often explore themes of gender roles, heritage crafts, and nation-building, bringing a unique perspective to Canadian history.

Throughout her career, Abernethy has received numerous accolades, including being the first Canadian artist selected to exhibit with Sculpture-by-the-Sea in Sydney, Australia, and being short-listed for the Beijing Olympic Sculpture Contest.

Her latest book, In Form: Life & Legacies in Bronze, published in September 2024, delves into the stories behind 20 of her bronze sculptures located across Canada, capturing key figures from history, science, art, sports, and more.