The Mystical within the Material:
poetry, ceremony and inspired observation
in the work of three new crafts people

January 12 - February 9, 2012
Opening Reception: January 12, 2012 6-8pm

Farideh Barani, Capilano University Textile Arts Program
Helen Quinn, Kootenay School of the Arts, Jewellery
Amy Henwood, Vancouver Community College, Jewellry  

It is my privilege to curate the exhibition of three CCBC award winning students and recent graduates of 3 distinct art and design programs in BC; Capilano University: Textile Arts, Kootenay School of the Arts: Jewellery, and Vancouver Community College: Jewellery.
The high quality and impressive imaginative scope of the work of these three students expresses clearly the freedom of exploration and technique they received in their respective programs.

One thing remarkable in all three is the level of creative output, confidence in vision and richness of technical precision and expertise. It is my goal in curating this show to set the stage to highlight this.    

Farideh creates textiles (weavings, printed yardages and clothing) that tell the stories of her Iranian heritage. Amy through her jewellery observes and revels in the infinite detail and curiosity of the natural world. Helen’s work is jewellery and small objects that narrate; she is a story teller and celebrant in silver of intimate ritualistic range. 

It is the desire in the coming together of these three to show their work through the lens of the mystical; a quality that manifests itself in varying forms in the work of all three of these talented crafts people. 

I wish to express my thanks to CCBC for providing the opportunity for this annual show and for asking me to curate this year’s exhibit. I take the responsibility and the privilege seriously and with a get deal of enjoyment. To Maria Roth volunteer at CCBC for leading the way and helping solidify the design the invite, to Patty Travis and Deidre Phillips, Capilano U Textile Arts students who have contributed their time to the preparation and design of this show.  To Arianna Barani who‘s burgeoning skills were crucial in the photographic images that form one of the key elements for the design of this show; to the artists themselves whose work speaks of the love of craft as a way of life.

Eleanor Hannan - Curator