Nature's Clothesline
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Museum of Surrey 17710 56A Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia V3S 5H8
Sola Fiedler, "Vancouver Tapestry," 2014
recycled sweaters and fabrics, 5' x 12' (collection of Canuck Place; photo by Sue Bryant)
A rise in clothing consumption and production has led to a dramatic increase in textile waste across the world. Nature’s Clothesline introduces the idea of sustainable textiles through upcycled art, textile creations and objects about sustainability. This collection of mindful textiles celebrates the earth and offers sustainable ideas in support of a healthier planet. "Nature's Clothesline" is the symbolic clotheslines of the world that draws a parallel between the idea of textile as a precious handmade item, and the commercial reality of textiles as a mass-produced disposable commodity. How people use and discard textiles matters to the world we live in. Our clothing choices have a real consequence to the health of the planet.
The exhibit showcases six renowned textile artists, including:
- Roxanne Charles
- Sola Fiedler
- Barbara Heller
- Sharon Kallis
- Ruth Scheuing
- Amy Walker
Works by the Peace Arch Weavers and Spinners Guild (PAWS) and objects from Native Shoes and Trans-Continental Textiles will also be featured.