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Sketches of Renowned Lions'Artist at Museum - by Shirley Sutherland E v e r y o n e knows the L i o n s . The Charles Marega, photo courtesy of North Vancouver Museum & Archives stoic sculptures which guard the entrance to the Lions Gate Bridge are the work of artist Charles Marega. Although his works include prominent sculptures of Vancouver C i t y ' s first mayor, the Harding Memorial in Stanley Park, Captain George Vancouver at City Hall and lifeguard Joe Fortes, the concrete lions seem to overshadow all else. Born Carlos Marega in L u c i n i c o , Italy, of middle-class parents, Marega was the second of 11 children. He received training as an artistic plaster designer and sculptor in Italy and in 1910, at the age of 34. moved to Vancouver and established himself as a professional artist. Marega's first commission was a monument to M a y o r David Oppenheimer. This was quickly followed by major projects such as medallions and historic figures for the legislative buildings in Victoria, as well as plaster decorations for the ceilings and walls of many Vancouver theatres and Shaughnessy homes. The coat of arms for the Seaforth Armouries and work on the Burrard Bridge also are part of the Marega legacy. The sculptor was an active member of the local artistic community; he enjoyed the comaraderie of those who worked and studied at the Vancouver School of Art (now the E m i l y Carr College of Art and Design). Currently at the North Vancouver Museum and Archives is a small display of the sculptor's sketches produced in preparation for some of his small projects. Architectural details, garden fountains, a baptismal font, as well as character drawings, are shown. A l s o on display is a set o f identical, although smaller, lions. These were created by Marega for A.J.T. Taylor, one of the principal CD players in the building of the Lions Gate Bridge. This exhibition will run until Jan. 1, 1996. at the museum, located at 209 West 4th St. C a l l 987- visual arts 5618 for more information. ^ Shirley Sutherland works at the North Vancouver Museum and Archives. CELEBRATION T W E N T Y F I V E Y E A B A R C S H J S M O VANCOUVER S I X T E T S Ü1 o ,, C H A M B E R CHOIR PHOENIX BACH CHOIR ARIZONA C I? c V A N C O U V E R O R C H E S T R A 8PM S U N D A Y N O V E M B E R 26 'Sht'^ntouw ··»"·»»»·*: B C T V CîhcÎlmrmittrSun J Ì L A C B C BROADCAST E V E N !