Thing To Wear

JOLIE BIRD, HEMP COURTESY OF THE ARTIST

Thing To Wear

Illingworth Kerr Gallery, Calgary, AB - Nov 7 – 26

by Robin Laurance

Curated by textile artist Jolie Bird, this group show features kimono-inspired garments by students, faculty, sta and alumni from Alberta University of the Arts, guided and inspired by Bill Morton. A fibre arts specialist who trained in Japan, Morton has mastered and taught a number of processes and techniques related to kimono construction. His works and those of others represented here incorporate both traditional and innovative weaving, dyeing and printing methods and materials.