ENTWINED

15 November - 20 December 2024 | Vancouver Arts Centre

An exhibition by Amanda Keesing.
 
Discover the enchanting world of Amanda Keesing at her upcoming exhibition, Entwined, at the Vancouver Arts Centre. This exhibition showcases two captivating aspects of the natural world through the mediums of photography and weaving.
 
Photography: I use my camera every day to capture the delights of the natural world I am so connected with. I focus on revealing the hidden or often unseen beauty of nature. Everywhere I see patterns, textures, symmetry and wonders. I strive to take photos of these, to open other’s eyes to the splendor around them.
 
Weaving: I have become obsessed with the urchin shape and love to forage on the beach, at tips and in gardens for unusual materials to create woven urchins. Most of the urchins have taken many, many hours to create. For example, it takes around 100 hours to weave a large seagrass piece. And my practice involves lots of problem solving too.  Try juggling 80 fine wires as you start a woven wire urchin. The solution was a paper plate with 80 slits round the edge.

I can’t guarantee the longevity of some of the woven pieces and colour change is inevitable especially if they are exposed to sunlight. And perhaps you can detect a fair hint of the sea emanating from some of the seaweed urchins. All part of the fun.
 
Dates: 15 November - 20 December 2024
Days: Monday to Friday
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Vancouver Arts Centre, 85 Vancouver Street, Albany, WA