ABOYNE – Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is pleased to announce the return of Connections Fibre Artists for a new exhibition, Re:Play.
On display from Oct. 5 to March 6, Re:Play celebrates the joy of play and the power of imagination.
Featuring unique fibre art creations from over 20 artists, Re:Play invites visitors to explore a world where nostalgia meets artistic innovation.
Toys and games from the Museum’s artifact collection were used as inspiration for the works in the show, including 1950s tin toys, handcrafted wooden games, and toys from as recent as the 1980s that many visitors may still have at home.
“Looking through the toy collection was a lot of fun,” Connections member Elizabeth Litch.
“Toys bring back so many powerful childhood memories – how many of us still remember a favourite toy from when we were kids, and playing for hours on end in our own imaginary world?”
Artifact inspired – Re:Play, the new exhibit by Connections Fibre Artists at the Wellington County Museum and Archives features works inspired by toys in the museum’s collection. The image above is a detail from a piece called “Thread Story Two,” by artist Penny Berens. Submitted photos
Some of the artists have designed interactive pieces, encouraging visitors of all ages to play and experience art in their own way.
“Toys and games are for everyone, not just kids,” said WCMA curator Hailey Johnston.
“Re:Play reminds us all that it’s important to take time out of our busy lives to relax and have fun.”
Established in 1999, Connections Fibre Artists is dedicated to the exploration of fibre as an art form.
Coming together from diverse creative backgrounds, members work together to raise awareness of fibre art, and to develop their talents by exchanging ideas and sharing new skills and techniques.
All are welcome at Re:Play’s opening reception on Oct. 6, from 1-3pm, admission by donation.
Wellington County Museum and Archives is located on Wellington Road 18 between Fergus and Elora.
Explore all current WCMA exhibits at wcma.wellington.ca/exhibits.
