I got a sneak peek of this((left) earlier this summer and I think it's a pretty sharp design: It['s the Muskoka 2010 G8 summit logo, unveiled today by Industry Minister Tony Clement.
“This image shows a windswept pine tree firmly rooted atop a solid rock foundation. It embodies the spirit of the Muskoka region,” said Minister Clement.
The logo was inspired by Canada's Group of Seven painters, whose works captured so remarkably the natural beauty of Muskoka. Their art transformed the Muskoka pine tree into a Canadian icon that made the region known the world over
No artist or creator is credited with this but the keen eye will note that the pine tree has eight 'leaves'.
Though today's release is from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Clement gets to announce this because he represents the riding of Parry Sound-Muskoka, the riding that will host the event.
I visited Clement in his riding earlier this summer and he's pretty much been Santa Claus there all year. The federal government has a special $50 million infrastructure fund for G8 preparations. Clement won the riding in 2006 by less than 30 votes, if memory serves. He increased that margin to a few thousand in 2008. With his own personal $50 million infrastructure fund, my guess is Tony wins in a walk next time out …
Kind of looks like all the leaves/needles of the tree are getting blown off in a storm.
Probably not the best choice there.
Where's the “rooted atop a solid rock foundation”? I don't see a rock.