Articulation Textile Group

Our summer days in Manitoba are treasured. We look forward to that hint of lime in frozen slews in the spring that herald warmer weather and our getting out into the great outdoors. Eventually, the snowbanks recede and the hardiest of perennials make their way to the light. The robins follow and then every natural process miraculously accelerates. It truly seems like we wait forever and before we know it summer is here, then almost gone. Manitoba's Inland Ocean in the Interlake, Lake Winnipeg at Ponemah. Already at the lake, the days are getting shorter and the shadows a little longer. Soon we might even be able to get up for the sunrise without an alarm. Temperatures are increasing their span and mornings are notably cooler. Nothing any Canadian can't handle but definitely, that hint of a changing season is in the air. These lovelies have already turned their faces from the sun, could they be articulating a new definition for sunscreen?   My travels in the Interl

Gimli's New Iceland Heritage Museum hosts Articulation Textile Group's, "Connected Heritage", in the summer of 2019. The physical work of making is complete and we now get to see the group's combined efforts assembled in a public space. Summer is well and truly upon us and as all Manitobans will tell you, their favoured season is a fleeting couple of pages on the calander that takes us outside as much as possible. Getting away from our routines in celebration of the season is a communal goal and with a summer stacked with all the fun of festivals and events across the province and in cottage country, there is no shortage of things to do and see. I promised my blog post would appear in July and if I hurry I can make that deadline. I do however apologize for being both distracted and healed by the joy of  Manitoba's summer. July's sunshine has taken my soul hostage and given me the rest I most needed after a very hectic previous six months. I

Life and art continue to merge in the hectic schedule for Articulation Textile Group as they prepare work for their third group show together in the past eight months. For some of us it is the fourth or fifth exhibition we have been a part of in that short span of time. I will share a little about independent events in a future post as for right now lets just focus on the most pressing issue at hand. I don't know about you but I am getting pretty dizzy juggling life and art, and yes, I am guilty of dropping those balls on occasion too despite my best laid plans. For the skimmers amongst us, we hope you will join us during the duration of the show,                                                   July 1st through September 2nd, 2019                                                         "CONNECTED HERITAGE",                                                                             by                                                            Articulation Te

         Articulation members are an industrious bunch. Our forest exhibit was barely packed up and Lesley's houseguests out the door when she headed off to lead the hanging of the VISDA show at the Cedar Hill Gallery in Victoria.  Cedar Hill Gallery, Victoria. The process of hanging a show is no simple task. It takes time and energy and usually benefits from the helpful hands of volunteers and a generous estimate of time to get from the prepping stage above to a mounted show of works successfully on display. "Dialogue #1" By Lesley Turner VISDA is a branch of the Surface Design Association to which 4/6 of our group are affiliated.  This exhibition titled, "CONNECTIONS" runs from April 17th to May 5th, 2019. Lesley's piece above reflects her affinity for historical handwork and her collaborative efforts with the environment. "Dialogue #1" will also be shown in Winnipeg during the Dualities exhibition before heading west to its new