Mosaic on Skis
The Art
This art installation pays tribute to the area's rich skiing history—particularly the legacy of cross-country skiing, which began in 1988 when the Sinclair family started operating Highlands Nordic from the golf course clubhouse. Since then, a new Chalet and more trails have been carved through forests and across fields, inviting thousands to experience the Escarpment’s magic on cross-country skis and snowshoes.
This installation captures that spirit through more than 2,000 individually cut and coloured pieces of glass, arranged on upcycled skis that now shimmer and reflect sunlight from dawn until dusk. The result is a dazzling play of colour and light that shifts throughout the day, creating ever-changing reflections that mirror the dynamic beauty of the Highlands in winter.
Embedded in the mosaic are vibrant images of native pollinators and plants—like trillium, columbine, echinacea, and cup plant—paying tribute not only to the area’s outdoor recreation legacy but also to the ecological richness that thrives along the trails.
Mosaic on Skis is both a celebration of local heritage and a meditation on the movement, joy, and light that skiing brings to the landscape.
The Artist
Victoria Huntley
"Mosaic on Skis" reflects both my artistic journey and my love for creating work that interacts with nature. I originally took a stained glass workshop just for fun, but the small projects weren’t quite satisfying—I craved something bigger, bolder, and more connected to the outdoors.
That’s when I started combining stained glass with live edge wood, creating large-scale pieces that could live in both natural and indoor spaces. Scouring the glass, shaping the design, soldering the lead—it’s all very physical and focused work, which I find incredibly grounding.
For me, success comes not just in finishing a piece, but in seeing someone experience joy through it. That’s what I hope visitors to the trail feel when they see this mosaic catching the light: a spark of wonder, and maybe even a memory of gliding through snow under a bright blue sky.
For more about Victoria and her art: victoriadhuntley.com
