CURRENT EVENTS:
February 12 - March 13, 2010
“PROPOS DÉCOUSUS” by KAREN GRENIER (Quebec, (QC))
Nature of Activity: solo mixed-media installation
image: courtesy of Karen GrenierKaren Grenier creates textile works from scraps of fabric,
tags and labels that have been removed from articles of clothing.
"By unstitching the thread that binds them to the clothing. . .
I free these tags from their obligation(s) and allow them
to display their material composition.. . .""PROPOS DÉCOUSUS" by Karen Grenier is presented
to coincide with International Women's Day (celebrated annually on March 8).
image: S'nB +ATC at LeBel February 2010Every month Artcite presents “Stitch ’n Bitch” and “Artist Trading Cards” events in our gallery space or at select off-site locations.
“Stitch ’n Bitch” events will feature “how-to” and technique workshops, opportunities for collaborative creation and guest presentations
on various issues relating to the feminist landscape.
“Stitch ’n Bitch” is an international movement empowering and reclaiming “women’s work”
but guys can show up and mend their socks too!.Artist Trading Cards (ATC) are teeny works of art (2.5" x 3.5") that are made specifically to trade.
There are no restrictions of medium or theme and materials can range from collage, drawing, painting, glass, ceramic,
metal, fabric and melted wax to computer-generated imagery and photography, etc.
The creative intention behind the creations and trading of ATC’s is to present a non-commercial, non-hierarchal
avenue for artistic exchange — but more importantly, ATC sessions are meant to be FUN!
Cards traded one-to-one and people of all ages and artistic abilities are encouraged to participate.
Artcite’s first monthly ATC event was launched in Spring 2007, with a generous gift of several ATC’s by Vancouver artist Chuck Stake,
for Artcite’s “25 Years to Life” anniversary art exhibition and festivities.
The local component of ATC production and trading has proven to be a success and the gallery
has seen a diverse and increased attendance with each trading session.
“Stitch ’n Bitch” and “Artist Trading Card” sessions are usually held on the last Thursday of every month.For March 2010, “Stitch ’n Bitch” and “Artist Trading Card” will be held at 10,000 Villages,
624 Chilver Road Unit 102 Windsor, ON on Thursday March. 25, 6:30pm to 9:30pm!
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