ALLERGIC TO LABELS for 9th Annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival in Vancouver on Friday November 2, 2012
Visual Arts
ALLERGIC TO LABELS Artisan Retrospective
Opening Reception: Friday November 2, 9pm – 10pm
W2 Media Café, 111 W. Hastings
Exhibition November 2 to 18
Karenza t. Wall of Chindi Nation displays a selection of her work
that explores art as a revolutionary act. Joining the exhibition are
works from friends and fellow artists Debbie Blair, Haisla Collins
and Helen Spaxman. In hindi dialect “chindi” means scraps or rags,
and rags is the traditional name for clothing. Exploring concerns
about the sustainability of the clothing industry, Karenza is a
culturally ingrained artisan leading renewed vigour in mending,
darning, bunting and reclaimed clothing. The Festival is pleased
to partner with Chindi Nation and W2 on this exhibition and
opening reception. Free
This event was on Day 10 of the 12 Days of the Heart of the City Festival. Please check the website for more events!
The 9th Annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival
Wednesday 24 October to Sunday 4 November, 2012
Over 120 events at over 25 venues throughout the Downtown Eastside
http://www.heartofthecityfestival.com
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