An exhibition featuring the most cherished and necessary structure of life: the home. Invited artists submit works that explore nostalgia and memory, loss, comfort, landscape, space, and familiarity. This exhibition features works in metal, mixed media, painting, clay, photography, textiles and wood. Join us for the opening and artist reception on Friday May 31, from 7-9pm.
Invited Artists:
Caroline Forde, Clare Pearson, Emma Smith, Genevieve Patchell
Kim Harcourt, Krystal Speck, Maggie Shepherd, Paul Simon, Wendy Cotter
Thank you to Black and Smith Country General for inviting me to participate in this thoughtful exhibition. Here is some background about the business:
In the centre of a small village called Jerseyville, you'll find our commercial gallery and lifestyle shop in our hamlet’s original general store from the 1800s. After the store was left empty for over 20 years, we opened our shop doors in 2015 as a modern general store that specialized in quality handmade objects. We started with our house made pottery and a small collection of locally produced gifts and stationary. We have since expanded to carry work by over 60 Canadian artists, from coast to coast. Along with our regular collection of thoughtfully made goods, we hold seasonal exhibitions that highlight themed collections, new artists, featured works and our country's top makers.
Learn more about Emma Smith and Jessie Black the founders and shop owners on their website.
Their shop is lovely, I try to make time trip to visit whenever I’m back in the Hamilton area. The space has been put together beautifully and Emma is always around to chat Canadian craft. Get up to their shop if you haven’t been already.
-Caroline-