Woven By Hand: Contemporary Canadian Tapestries

Woven By Hand: Contemporary Canadian Tapestries

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
July 20th to September 28th, 2024
Vernissage- Saturday July 20th 1pm to 4pm

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
National Historic Site
3 Rosamond Street East
Almonte, Ontario K0A1A0
www.mvtm.ca

Woven By Hand: Contemporary Canadian Tapestries presents recent works designed and woven by nine outstanding Canadian tapestry artists. Recognized internationally, each artist has dedicated many decades to professional practice in this medium. Among the artists are winners of Canada’s prestigious Governor General’s Award. Participating in this exhibition are: (in alphabetical order) Line Dufour (QC), Thoma Ewen (QC), Murray Gibson (NS), Peter Harris (ON), Barbara Heller (BC), Jane Kidd (BC), Paulette Marie Sauve (QC), Suzanne Paquette (QC) and Ixchel Suarez (ON).
Woven By Hand is curated by Thoma Ewen of Moon Rain Centre, located in the Gatineau Hills. Moon Rain is dedicated to integrating textile art and community, and to sharing the ancient indigenous weaving wisdom that illustrates how weaving transmits the energy of peace. The name Moon Rain refers to the mystical connection in indigenous cultures between the moon, weaving and the cosmos. www.moonrain.ca