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28 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday September 5, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Artscene Oakville Beaver · WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 Camera Works By Krissie Rutherford OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF JULIANNE MCKALL / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER CAPTURED ON FILM: Photographer Robert Teteruck prepares two of his shots from his Mayan Ruins series of photographs for his exhibit. His work will be on display to the public in neighbouring Mississauga for the Month of Photography Festival that includes Photo Reflections at the Streestville Gallery from Sept. 4-20 and also in Cameraworks at the Living Arts Centre from Sept. 15-Nov. 4. FOR THE FINEST IN MEATS, SINCE 1954 SAUSAGES, SMOKED MEATS & DELICATESSEN fascination with ancient Mayan society and its decline is the inspiration behind Robert Teteruck's latest photography shows. The Oakville resident's photographs of Mayan architectural sites he captured while traveling in Mexico are featured in two group exhibitions in Mississauga ­ currently at Gallery Streetsville until Sept. 30, and at the Mississauga Living Arts Centre from Sept. 1­Nov. 4. The long-time professional photographer and graduate of York University's Fine Arts program describes his latest exhibited works as "a documentary-style approach." "I was interested in Mayan society after reading Jared Diamond's book, Collapse, and some other books on Mayan history. The way Mayan society was set up, there were factors involved in the collapse," Teteruck explained. "The society went through a sort of catastrophic collapse, and the factors that were involved in that, one could draw some parallels to the way modern society is running now." Over-population, war, destruction of the environment ­ these are just some of the similarities that exist between the ancient civilization and the society we live in today. "Mayan society resources were put towards aggrandizing the kings and the elite, and so they would deplete a lot of their resources," Teteruck said. "Whether it's global warming or overpopulation or warfare, a lot of these A See Photo page 29 Gadsden's 20th annual SEPT. 4 - 11: Pork Loin centre butterflied steak boneless $9.90/kg ($4.49lb) Lyoner Style Bologna ................................ $8.80/kg ($3.99lb) -Our famous lyoner style bologna is made according to an original family recipe with only select cuts of pork, beef, veal and our signature spice mixture. Country Style bone in Ham .......... 1/2's $4.90/kg ($2.22/lb) -Each ham is hand selected and smoked over hardwood chips resulting in a delicious ham with an old smokehouse flavour. ANTIQUE SHOW 300 dealers Everything you're looking for! Christie Pepperoni Sticks ....................................6pk $2.99, 8pk $3.99 -Mildly seasoned with no added fillers or MSG. A great back to school treat. Smoked kabanossi Sausage........................$13.21/kg ($5.49/lb) -Naturally smoked over hardwood chips and delicately seasoned with garlic & white pepper. High protein with no added MSG. Sat. Sept. 8 Christie Conservation Area Dundas, Ontario 9 km west of Hwy 6 on Hwy 5 Easy access from Hwy 401 and Hwy 403. BURLINGTON OAKVILLE HAMILTON HAMILTON HAMILTON MTN STONEY CREEK 699 Guelph Line 2410 Lakeshore Rd. West 284 King St. East Jackson Square 1289 Upper James 826 Queenston Rd. Open Sun. 11-5 905-528-8468 2 King St. W. Open Sun. 11-5 In-store lunch counter · Catering · Gourmet gift baskets (delivery available) · Gift Certificates · www.denningers.com 8 am - 5 pm rain or shine. Admission $8.00, free parking Get complete details at antiqueshowscanada.com