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Since the 1970s, except for the time of his art studies at OCAD in Toronto, Jesse McKenna has lived in a quiet corner of the Eastern Townships. His artistic practice weaves together the cyclical rituals of the gardens he tends, the animals he raises, the apple trees he cares for—through which he produces ciders—and uncharted walks that, over the seasons, lead him across the land. Added to these elements are hours spent drawing, painting, and shaping sculptures. These are crafted from fallen trees and salvaged metal, which he casts in his small foundry.