Please come by the Asian Centre foyer to view “Patterns as Poetic Practice: A Global Conversation Through Textile Cartographies.” The exhibition will run from May 7 to July 3, 2024. This collaboration between the Art Education Program, The Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy and the Asian Library offers an enriching experience that transcends cultural boundaries and celebrates the artistic beauty of textile traditions from various corners of the globe.

“Patterns as Poetic Practice” is more than just an exhibition; it represents a transnational, transdisciplinary journey that brings us together with international partners. It weaves together narratives of cultural heritage, creativity, and individual and communal experiences. Featuring over 200 textile artworks from Canada, Australia, Brazil, China, Egypt, Iran, India, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Norway, Costa Rica, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and the United States, this exhibition serves as a testament to the power of patterns in conveying stories that transcend borders and continents.

Please join us in exploring the rich tapestry of meanings woven into each textile artwork, fostering a deeper appreciation for the poetic potential of patterns in shaping our collective understanding of the world.

Curatorial team:
Elly Yazdanpanah
Elmira Sarreshtehdari

Supporting team:
Lei Chen
Mengkai Zhang (Eddie)

This exhibition is a part of the broader arts-based participatory international research initiative known as Textile Cartographies, guided by Canada’s coordinators Anita Sinner and Elly Yazdanpanah.

The project draws upon research supported by the Government of Canada’s New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) [Anita Sinner, PI, NFRF-2022-00245, Worlding Higher Education Differently: Co-creating a Technology-Art-Science Commons].

Cette exposition est soutenue par le fonds Nouvelles frontières en recherche du gouvernement du Canada [Anita Sinner, chercheuse principale, NFRF-2022-00245, Worlding Higher Education Differently: Co-creating a Technology-Art-Science Commons].