

I re-visited Sutherland's exhibition not long before going on this trip and found his work to be less angry and more colourful than I had remembered it. Which in a way, is not unlike climbing a mountain. There are times when it's easy to dismiss the beauty surrounding you as you focus on the physical challenge involved in reaching a summit; but once you're on top and you have a moment to catch your breath you are able to drink in the stunning landscape and realize part of the beauty is in the effort because without it, you never would be rewarded with such a fanstastic view. And without taking the time to appreciate the artist and the story behind their work, you might walk away lacking the perspective required t