Oct 30th – Nov 23, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, Nov. 1st, 2pm – 4pm
In the Main Gallery
HELENA WADSLEY | Words Matter
In Words Matter, Gibsons artist Helena Wadsley alters books to take on a sculptural form based on their contents, asking us to consider how we use words that may be oppressive or perpetuate difference and otherness. Wadsley transforms books into tactile sculptural forms that draw attention to histories embedded in language. Language is biased; what gets written in history books is skewed, and therefore Wadsley alters the book in a way that speaks to its context, generally incorporating a textile technique. Slow, repetitive processes such as knitting, weaving, and embroidery give space for contemplation, bridging any separation between mind and body. Embracing skills passed down through generations prompts a reconstruction of the definitions of inheritance and identity, and by using craft techniques, traditional forms of women’s labour are drawn into the vernacular of contemporary art.
Check out our YouTube channel for a video of this exhibition!
