Discover two stu nning new art installations at the Main Library\, supported in partnership with the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery. Join us for an afternoon cel ebrating these works of art\, meet the talented artists behind them\, delv e into their creative process\, and enjoy some activities including cerami c pendant painting with Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery! Plus\, at approxi mately 2:30pm\, hear from representatives of WPL\, the Canadian Clay and G lass Gallery\, and the artists themselves!
\nBLOOM captures and re flects both the wonder and universal interconnectedness of the natural wor ld and humankind. As flower buds bloom\, and leaves and shoots grow and un furl\, sending out new explorative tendrils\, insects and birds depend on these blooms for shelter and food to thrive and grow\, just as our childre n grow and explore our world and community- a shared human experience- thr ough family\, community and shared connections. This art piece not only re flects these themes but was co-created in this spirit\, with community con tribution though artist-led public engagement workshops.
\nBLOOM\, a n evocative\, interwoven textural and colourful gardenscape\, consists of 4- 4ft x 6ft wall hangings\, hung end to end\, creating a seamless 16 ft l ong artwork\, featuring nature inspired ceramic elements which is suspende d from recycled cotton braided cording featuring various macrame and knott ing techniques. These nature-inspired ceramic elements of flowers\, leaves \, butterflies\, insects and other natural flora and fauna are sculpted an d textured by hand\, kiln fired and finished using a variety of techniques \, such as mason stain\, ceramic glaze and acrylic cold finish.
\nSuzanne Del Rizzo is a contemporary artist who w orks in ceramics\, fiber\, recycled textiles\, and sculpture. She is also an awarding winning author-illustrator of children's literature. She captu res the wonders of nature by exploring shape\, texture and colour in her a bstract and dimensional artwork exploring the interplay between the natura l world and the universal threads and human experiences which bind and uni te us all. Through her art\, she seeks to create a sense of connection tha t transcends language and culture\, to remind us of the beauty and wonder of the world around us. Suzanne currently belongs to The Corner Studio in KW
\nThe URBAN PULSE series is about my journey to navigate the Canadian urban landscape. Dominated by g rays and cement tones\, the colours and vibrancy of city life are often lo cked in\, hidden in the nooks and crannies of urban spaces waiting to be r evealed. They are found in alleyways\, neighbourhoods\, sidewalks\, librar ies\, community centres\, and museums\; the tucked-away corners where peop le meet and connect and create community.
\nThe library installation is a whimsical mixed-media mural with ceramic details emulating our city. This collectively imagined and artistically constructed city creates a vi sualization of what is possible when we take a sustainable approach to urb an planning and development.
\nPamela Rojas is a visual artist with over 25 years of experience\, having lived in fo ur countries on three continents\, she successfully brings a fresh perspec tive of the Latin American mural movement that includes leading groups in community projects\, community consultation\, and consulting services for private companies/City/Agencies. Being raised in Chile shaped her perspect ive on social activism and inspired her to develop a naive Folk Art style to explore feminism\, integration\, social work\, identity\, and environme ntal issues in our society. She has been the Artist Director of Creative S pace in the Family and Children's Services of Waterloo Region since 2014 a nd Artist facilitator in Reception House.
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\nP rogrammer: Charlie &\; Julia
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