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Artist was inspired to create after seeing photosContinued from page 36The show The majority of the proceeds of the book I didn't go into it thinking toI didnt go into it thinking to make aincludes render-and DVD sales will be going to the Christopher make a whole exhibition, maybewhole exhibition, maybe just one or twoings of the bus, Johnson McCandless Foundation, which just one or two paintings. . .paintings, said Horton, who read the bookFairbanks 142, assists underprivileged children around the when it was first released and never forgotvistas of Mexico, world.I saw these photos in 2008 and the story.South Dakota Because he perished, the story has been they moved me to tears. I thoughtShe went to Virginia in 2008 to meetand Alaska, and a given a sensational aspect, said Horton. the world has to see these.McCandless' parents and to look at his pho-150 per cent Im not interested in why he didnt walk out tos and journals. Ten days later she was inscale painting of of Alaska; Im interested in why he walked in. Heather Horton, Alaska at the bus the adventurer had calledMcCandless own I think he was ahead of his time. He had a Burlington artisthome. There, she was inspired to create ahand-tooled creed that he believed in and was following, series of images that she has since beenleather belt, how many of us can say that? How many of workingHorton and Walt McCandless, Chris on for the better part of threetitled,Diary of a Supertrampwhere he us really live free?years.father, co-wrote the DVD with Horton nar-etched his journey in symbols and letters.For more information on the show, visit I think Chris did what 99 per cent of usThrough the relationship she developedrating a part of it. It is a documentary-style www.abbozzogallery.com and for informa-feature, 240 minutes long, intended to be afelt like doing at some point, but wouldwith his family and friends, she collaborated tion on the book, visit www.backtothewild-never do. He hadcompanion to the book. the courage to live hand-on a special DVD and book, calledBack to book.org.sto-mouth to live on the cusp of thethe Wild, which will be available June 15 unknown every day. How many of us can saythrough Amazon.com and selected retailers,that? she said.including Abbozzo Gallery.Since her first trip, Horton has since beenI saw these photos in 2008 and theyto Alaska five times in as many years andmoved me to tears. I thought the world hassaid, like McCandless, she, too, was bewitchedto see these.by the 49th state.The book is a chronological recount of That is what true living is about for me,his adventure, told through his pictures, let-the true exhilaration of exploration. Theters and voices of friends and family, includ-WAREHOUSE SALEsilence is deafening, almost claustrophobic,ing an introduction by Jon Krakauer.Thursday, June 16, 10:00am to 8:30pmbut thats what real living is about. PuttingHorton was in charge of putting togetherFriday, June 17, 10:00am to 8:30pmyourself through extreme challenges letsthe Alaska part of the book, which was atyou know what youre capable of. I think,times difficult, because the photos were notSaturday, June 18, 10:00am to 6:00pmmaybe thats why Chris did it, she said.ordered, or date stamped. She looked to cuesSunday, June 19, 11:00am to 4:00pmI chose the images I did because of theirlike weather, and her own knowledge of theaesthetic value, said Horton. But the imagesAlaskan wilderness to put them in order.NEW LOCATIONtoo, are telling points in the narrative of Included in the book is a print of HortonsMcCandless journey.belt painting,Diary of a Supertramp.1200 Burloak Drive, Just North of the QEW on Burloak NORDIC POLE WALKING Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 9:30amCall Foot Solutions Oakville for more information and to sign up. There will be an informationsession followed by a pole walk. Demo poles will be available.Control your home with MyHomeNow its easy to control virtually anythingin the home from any screen.exclusive dealers ofNordixxSmart Whole Home Solutions fromCanadian Sound905.844.760085 Navy Street, Oakville,Ontario, Canada L6J 2Z2 213 Lakeshore Road EastAppointments recommendedDowntown Oakvillewww.canadiansound.com(905) 339-FOOT (3668)Open Tues.-Sun.|Closed Mon.37 Friday, June 10, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com