Paper Like You Have Never Seen it Before
Summer in the city – what could be better than a week on Granville Island, enjoying the many exhibitions, large and small, as well as the ongoing demonstrations of work by Korean and BC artists working with fibre. Emily Carr University on Granville Island in Vancouver is the site for most Fibre, Naturally exhibit events. Other Granville Island locations will also feature paper-related exhibits and Hanji paper demonstrations by both visiting Korean and local artists.
Gallery Exhibit – August 11 to 16 – Emily Carr University – Concourse Gallery
Tuesday to Friday – 8am to 6pm; Saturday 9am – 6pm; Sunday 9am – 5pm
This exhibition focuses on Hanji paper – handmade Korean paper from the inner bark of the Mulberry tree. Two and three dimensional works feature paper in a myriad of formats: books and boxes, hangings and accessories, items that are felted, dyed, stitched and shaped. Artists have also used paper yarns in works that are woven, knitted, and crocheted. Paper like you have never seen it before.
Craft Council of BC Annual Gala Fundraiser
Tuesday, August 11 – 7pm to 10pm
Emily Carr University – Concourse Gallery
The Craft Council of BC will mark the opening of Fibre, Naturally with a fundraising Gala – ExtraOrdinary 2009. This event, with a silent auction of fine craft, and the ever-exciting Goblet Grab, will be punctuated with dance performances by Joe Ink, along with a few of the fabulous paper fashions by Korean Hanji designers. Tickets are $60 and may be purchased in person at Crafthouse, 1386 Cartwright Street, Granville Island, Vancouver or by calling 604.687.7270. Please visit www.cabc.net for more information.
Joomchi Paper Felting Demonstration and Hanji Papermaking Lecture
Wednesday, August 12 from 6:30 pm
Emily Carr University – Concourse Gallery and Theatre
There will be a be demonstration of Joomchi paper felting in the Emily Carr Concourse Gallery Foyer from 6:30 to 7 pm. Following this, Sang-Jae Nam will give a free lecture on Hanji paper, sponsored by the Canadian Society for Asian Arts. The lecture begins at 7:30pm in the Emily Carr Theatre.
ExtraOrdinary Paper Garment Fashion Show
Thursday, August 13 – 7:30 pm
Emily Carr University Theatre
Join us for this unique showing of paper fashions. Art you can wear made with paper, tyvek and other, perhaps less unusual, fibres. You won’t want to miss this beautiful runway show featuring one-of-a-kind garments designed by members of the Vancouver Guild of Fibre Arts and Greater Vancouver Weaver and Spinners Guild, together with artists of the Millenium Jeonju Hanji Forum, Korea. Tickets $20. Contact Bonnie Adie by email badie@telus.net or telephone 604-988-3240.
Tickets are selling fast – call today!
There are many associated events and exhibits on Granville Island throughout the week. For an up-to-date schedule, visit the following web sites: www.gvwsg.com or www.cabc.net. Fibre enthusiasts might also want to check out the Emily Carr continuing studies summer courses, featuring among other things, a master class in paper, indigo dyeing, and shibori techniques. csinfo@ecuad.ca
Following the presentations on Granville Island, part of the Fibre, Naturally exhibit will be on display at Leigh Square Community Arts Village in Port Coquitlam, and other pieces will be shown at FibreWorks Gallery, Madeira Park, on the Sunshine Coast. Both Leigh Square and FibreWorks are presenting a fashion show on August 22nd from 2-4 pm.
Sent to you by the exhibition steering committee of the Vancouver Guild of Fibre Arts and the Greater Vancouver Weavers and Spinners Guild.
