January 28 – March 11, 2012
Opening Reception and Catalogue Launch: Thursday, February 9 ~ 7 to 9 pm
A Homespun Web features the work of three contemporary artists using traditional craft to provide engaging social and political commentary. Heather Goodchild, Noelle Hamlyn, and Tazeen Qayyum appropriate a variety of time-honoured processes including embroidery, spinning, smocking, rug hooking, and miniature painting in contemplation of the issues facing our increasingly global culture.
The exhibition is an homage to the Arts and Crafts revolutionaries who defied the massive industrialization of Europe and North America in the late 19th Century. By repositioning hand-made processes into the present, each artist channels the historical and philosophical roots of their referents to comment on a range of contemporary topics including religion, mass production, regionalism, corruption, and the politics of gender. Patrons will be treated to beautifully hand-crafted works in painting, textiles, sculpture and installation that celebrate the skills of the human hand and its ability to inspire invigorating social debate.
Exhibition curator: Cole Swanson
Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday – 10 am – 4 pm /Sunday- 1 pm – 4 pm
Open for select evening performances.
Located on the 2nd floor of the Living Arts Centre, all are welcome
Free admission
Location : 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga, ON L5B 4B8