A Juried Exhibit of
Contemporary Artisans
Woodstock Museum - Woodstock Ontario
September 5 to November 1 - 2008
illustration by Faith Vardy @ MoLas
In Ancient times, providing for the needs of the dead into the
after life often exhibited the best work of artist and
craftsman. Much of what we know about these lost cultures comes
from clues found in graves. Into the early years of Canada's
history, people continued their own distinctive and often
elaborate traditions around burials and morning. How future ages
may view our current era is sure to be coloured partially by
what objects we use to mark our own passing.
Be it whimsical or serious, conceptual or traditional - GRAVE
GOODS seeks to explore how the current generation of artisans
view all aspects of burial customs. Original objects in all
mediums created after September 1, 2007 are eligible for entry.
Artists are being juried based on past works to encourage the
creation of new pieces specifically for this exhibit. Grave
Goods further explores the themes set out in the Woodstock
Museum's special program for 2008 - 'Funeral Rites'.
Exhibit Guest Curator : Darrell Markewitz
(Reflections
of the Conquest, Out
of the Fiery Furnace)
Special Exhibit Host :