Patterns of Influence Artist Discussion with Carlyn Yandle

Wednesday May 26th, 2021

4:30pm to 6:30pm

Discussion and Q&A with the Artists

The Patterns of Influence exhibition by Rachael Ashe is a collection of handcrafted works from paper devised to visually challenge the viewer with intricate details on a grand scale. The exhibition aims to provoke conversation around materials, the use of hands-on methods, and the concept of slow craft. In conjunction with the exhibition, journalist and multidisciplinary artist Carlyn Yandle will engage Rachael Ashe in a discussion around aspects of the show. Part interview, and part conversation between two artists with much in common and a shared passion for making.

Rachael Ashe (Vancouver, BC) is a graduate of the Creative Photography program at Humber College in Ontario and is self-taught in paper-cutting and sculpting. She creates hand-cut artwork and installation from paper inspired by visual patterns found in nature, and influenced by textile design and production.

Carlyn Yandle’s art practice interweaves a childhood steeped in West Coast counter-culture, a range of skills in traditional craft methods and her previous profession as an award-winning newspaper journalist. She finds inspiration through literally playing with ideas, often using culturally-embedded found materials and regularly sharing this creative process through writing. She splits her time between an off-grid studio of her own design on Lasqueti Island, B.C. and her hometown of Vancouver.

Donations to attend this event will contribute to paying the artist(s) and curator. We are suggesting donations of one dollar or more for this event, please pay what you can. Donations over ten dollars will be issued a charitable tax receipt.

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