Cheryl Massey: Interwoven Nature

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Cheryl Massey, "Basketry," 2018

Opening Reception: Tuesday, August 21, 6–8 p.m.

The Ferry Building Gallery is pleased to present Interwoven Nature, an exhibition showcasing basketry by Cheryl Massey.

A venture into the Northern Gulf Islands led to Cheryl discovering her passion for weaving as she sat on a beach to create her first bird-nest-like basket from the grass surrounding her. Under the teachings of established B.C. weavers, Cheryl transformed her inquisitive explorations into an art form. She continues to draw from Mother Nature for her materials every time she scours B.C.'s beaches for Bull kelp, gathering Tule rush from local lakes and Red cedar bark from the forest.

Much of Cheryl's work is influenced by the First Nations traditions of weaving, particularly her cedar-bark baskets. Weaving with the materials she has gathered are the results of intricate colours and textures woven into her work that distinguishes itself as uniquely West Coast.