Burnstown's Bittersweet Gallery is hosting their annual spring open house on June 4th with the launch of the 2016 Collection of Montreal jewellery artist/designer Anne Marie Chagnon and supports Burnstown Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope.

Chagnon describes her latest collection "A universe of volcanic gentleness - An ode to nature with hand-sculpted pewter, gold or bronze layered swirling pools at times evoking a sense of an Aurora Borealis."

Charcoal relief, black soot, exploding stars and reflecting lakes of enameled metals as well as dusk inspired shades combine with volcanic landscapes. The force of the elements.

In her own words: "Social pressure is high. I fit in but not at the expense of my personality. Sometimes I disturb, but I always express and affirm myself with the passion to invent adornments to make you beautiful, as strong and remarkable as you are confident and proud."

This open house marks the 5th annual event that while launches the latest Chagnon line also helps raise awareness of ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is Canada's most fatal women's cancer. It is often overlooked and under-diagnosed and there is NO screening test. Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed in late stages, resulting in five-year survival rates of less than 30%. Ten to fifteen percent of the most common type of ovarian cancer is hereditary due to mutations in the genes passed through the family, either the father's or mother's side.

Gallery owner Cheryl Babineau donates 10 percent of Chagnon sales to Ovarian Cancer Canada a charity she has chosen to support as the daughters of Cheryl's husband sculptor Richard Gill are genetically at high risk.

Richard will also have his studio open where visitors can preview some intriguing current works in progress for his show in the fall. It's also a good opportunity to discuss custom work or sign up for a workshop in clay-relief.

Refreshments will be served and there will live music and draws to win a necklace donated by Chagnon as well as a relief sculpture provided by Richard Gill.

Bittersweet Fine Craft and Art on June 4- 11am to 5pm at 5 Leckie Lane in Burnstown 

For more details call: 613-432-5254 day or: 613-433-9990