Tracey-Mae Chambers Artist Talk

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We invite you join this talk by Ontario Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers  to discuss her work Hope and Healing.

The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum is pleased to present Hope and Healing, a one day in situ installation by Ontario Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers 

Hope and Healing. We must remain hopeful to heal. There is still so much that connects us to one another. Has the pandemic made that more apparent to everyone? I have been building as many temporary installations across Canada’s outdoor spaces as is possible. They are constructed with red string. Red is the colour of blood, the colour of passion and of anger. It is the slur against Indigenous and represents danger and power. It can also represent courage and love. This is the focus of my work. These installations are detailed and temporary. They will be created photographed and then removed on the same day. There is no waste. The very same string is used in the next installation. Although painstaking it is worth every ounce of effort. I have included photos of a few I have built. I can build anywhere. The challenge of an unknown environment to build in is part of the point. I must adapt. We all must. 
I want to illustrate the temporary nature of our lives, of our struggles and our achievements. The string represents the connectivity between each other and our environment. I hope to exhibit them all in one gallery at the end of the project. Each installation promotes discussion with the people who see it being built. 

Installation: Friday September 10, 2021, 10am
Virtual Artist Talk: Monday September 13, 7pm. Registration is in advance and by donation.

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