Navigating / Port Saint John Gallery / January 17-March 7, 2025
This juried quilt exhibition features 14 art quilts created by 12 members of the Studio Art Quilt Associates, Atlantic Canada. This showcase offers a unique perspective on how we explore our paths through life – whether it’s in nature, through travel, or in personal journeys.
The quilts invite viewers to embark on their own visual voyage, led by the intricate stitches and vibrant colours. Each piece becomes a compass, guiding us as the North Star guides sailors across vast oceans. These textile masterpieces celebrate the artistry of their creators, while also reminding us to navigate with intention and curiosity.
Navigating was juried by Brigitte Clavette, Head of Jewellery/ Metal Arts and instructor at the New Brunsw College of Craft & Design from 1985 to 2017. Brigitte Clavette currently teaches part-time and devotes herself to her artistic practice.
The exhibit premiered on July 1, 2024, at the Samson Gallery at the Museum of Industry, Nova Scotia and will travel through June 2026.
Featuring works by: Kristi Farrier, Regina Marzlin, Darcy Hunter, Alison Dean Cowitz, Deb Plestid, Lee McLean, Susan Lilley, Beth McKay, Susan Lapham, Gillian Martin Noonan, Kathy Tidswell, Hélène Blanchet