Terry Aske

'Blossoms Squared'

Linda Coe

'Under the Cherry Moon'

Doreen Marlor, Robin Reid,
Maureen Tenpest

'Selfies to Celebrate!'

Janet Harper

'Spring Breeze'

Spring is here with the return of Cherry Blossoms: A Textile Translation, the 16th annual exhibition of textile art inspired by the cherry blossom.

Marvel at the over 30 beautiful & intricate works of art in a variety of mediums & techniques including quilting, embroidery, dying, felting, sculpture, appliqué, weaving & more.

The talented artists on display explore diverse interpretations & mediations on the cherry blossom's meaning & beauty through contemporary & traditional approaches & styles.

Exhibiting artists: Sharon Allman, Terry Aske, Leslie Barnes, Margot Calvert, Marilyn Cleven, Linda Coe, Judy Cruikshank, R. Leslie Forbes, Janet Harper, Margaret Hill, Anni Hunt, Margaret Inkster, Elizabeth Janzen, Isabelle Jenkins, Kathy Kinsella, Patti Kirch, Edwina Mackinnon, Doreen Marlor, Valerie Marus, Karen Munro, Catherine Nicholls, Jean Prescott, Robin Reid, Linda Spence, Martha Tatman, Jill Taylor, Maureen Tempest, Judy Villett, Anne Warden, Joanne Waters, Deborah Zibrik.

Textile Art Demos

Weekends, 1 - 3 pm

Exhibiting artists demonstrate a variety of textile art forms & techniques in the gallery. Check out the incredible work they're doing while learning about their process. These artists are happy to share tips & information. More info.

Co-produced by The Vancouver Guild of Fibre Arts & FibreEssence.

Sponsored by

Derry Lubell

Jeidin Winkler

Artists Derry Lubell & Jeidn Winkler use the human form to tell universal stories & explore ideas around identity, connection & communication.

Derry Lubell is a Vancouver based photographer whose curiosity about people & how they relate to the world has led her to capturing the images of dancers. Both dance & photography speak to us without using words. Dancers use their bodies to communicate, telling us stories & connecting us with our emotions. Through the language of movement, dancers touch us in places that otherwise might be hard to reach. Capturing these dancers in motion with her camera, Lubell invites us into to the conversation. Lubell's dancers range from beginners to internationally lauded ballerinas, some situated in the studio while others are freely moving about urban & natural settings, all engaged in the moment their bodies speak to us in the language of emotion.  

Jeidn Winkler is a multi-disciplinary Czech-Canadian artist based in Vancouver whose work delves into the complexities of identity & subjectivity. Their practice is deeply rooted in self-portraiture, informed by personal experiences as a queer artist living with BPD, allowing them to chronicle the fragments of their ever-evolving identity. In a realistic impressionism approach, Winkler creates life-resembling depictions of themself accentuated with symbolic stylistic elements. Using a variety of media, including coloured pencil, acrylic paint, & photography, allows them to capture multiple facets of being. Through these striking self portraits, Winkler invites us to reflect on our own experiences & engage in a shared exploration of identity & selfhood.

Artists Talk Livestream

Tues. May 6, 7 pm

Join us for an engaging conversation with the artists as they share insights into their inspirations, processes, take a tour of the exhibition & answer questions from viewers live.

Meet the Artists Reception

Sun. May 11, 2 - 3:30 pm

Join us in celebrating the opening of this incredible exhibition! Meet these talented artists & learn about their inspirations & processes.