Arbor Gallery and the Ottawa-area fibre arts collective Fibre 15 invite the public to collaborate on a temporary fibre art installation on the grounds of the Gallery. In Summer 2024, Fibre 15 mounted the exhibition “Impermanence” in the woods surrounding the Arbor Gallery: 29 artworks were installed in trees, on boulders, in the garden and elsewhere, with the intention of observing how nature transformed the pieces over time.
This exhibition ends in early Fall, but the Fabric Twine Art Installation will continue the spirit of the exhibition with a new piece that invites public contribution. On September 21 from 1pm to 3pm, members of Fibre 15 will lead a demonstration on making fabric twine and begin a sculptural piece that the public can contribute to – using their own fabric twine – over time. The more contributions, the more multi-faceted and colourful the artwork becomes!
Says Fibre 15 member Anne Warburton, a facilitator for the event, “We’d love to have the local community join us and add their personal touch to our outdoor art installation. We will be making twine from fabric, embracing the rich tapestry of colours as we move towards Autumn. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the tactile experience of working with our hands, to enjoy the process of making, and to find inspiration with those who join us.”
Materials will be provided, but attendees are welcome to bring their own cotton fabric to contribute to the installation. This free event, open to all ages, takes place during Ontario Culture Days, an annual province-wide celebration of arts, culture and heritage.
For further information about this event, visit www.arborgallery.org or email [email protected]. For more information about Ontario Culture Days, go to www.ontarioculturedays.ca.
Arbor Gallery is located at 36 Home Ave., Vankleek Hill.
