We invite you to the first exhibition of the Liu Lobby G allery’s new series “Roots and Reflections: On Personal and Collective Iden tity.” Bringing together over 200 textiles from 17 countries\, “Patterns as Poetic Practice: Mapping Stories Through Textile Cartographies” explores a rtistic expression\, identity\, and material engagement. Join us on April 1\, 5:30 PM for an opening reception with the artist\, or visit the g allery during its open hours from March 25 - April 28.
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Exhibition: March 25 – April 28<
/strong> Curated by Ellinee Nelson About the Exhibition: “Patterns as Poetic
Practice” brings these locally-crafted works together with others made aro
und the world\, creating a collective tapestry. Across the gallery hang fab
ric banners\, all featuring a collection that represents diverse perspectiv
es and shared narratives. Each square embodies the roots of its maker’s anc
estral heritage while reflecting the fluidity of identity in a globalized w
orld. Together\, they become maps of meaning\, relationships\, dreams\, and
desires\, that foster dialogue and connection across borders. The exhibiti
on highlights the enduring relevance of craft traditions in shaping collect
ive memory and identity and celebrates the creative resilience of communiti
es worldwide. Viewers are invited to engage with the banners and make
their own discoveries. The exhibition is an evolving process. Following th
e opening reception on Tuesday\, April 1\, viewers can contribute to the ex
hibition on an ongoing basis. Artist Bio: Elly
Yazdanpanah is a postdoctoral fellow (NFRF) at The University of British C
olumbia\, a highly skilled and dedicated scholar seamlessly combining the d
omains of artistic expression and education\, driven by a deep enthusiasm f
or cultural exploration. Originally from Iran\, she holds a Ph.D. in art ed
ucation from Concordia University in Montreal\, Canada. She earned her Bach
elor of Arts degree in Design\, followed by a Master of Arts in Fine Art Pa
inting\, demonstrating her commitment to experimentation and gaining knowle
dge beyond disciplines and nationalities. Elly has made significant contrib
utions to well-known art galleries in both Iran and Canada\, venturing into
the vibrant world of art galleries and curating and managing exhibitions.
Her pioneering research focuses on walking practices in art museums and gal
leries\, exploring the immersive nature of embodied experiences.
Opening Reception: April 1 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM<
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This exhibition is part of the larger international initiative\, “Textile Cartographies\,” a participatory action research project coordinated by the APECV Research Group on Arts\, Communi ty\, and Education (GriArCE) in collaboration with 29 groups from universit ies\, schools\, collectives\, and NGOs across the Americas\, Africa\, Asia\ , Australia\, and Europe.
The textile workshops that contribute to th is exhibition were held at UBC from 2023-2025 and were made possible throug h the generous support of the Government of Canada’s New Frontiers in Resea rch Fund (NFRF) [Anita Sinner\, PI\, NFRF-2022-00245\, “Worlding Higher Edu cation Differently: Co-creating a Technology-Art-Science Commons”].
C ette exposition a été rendue possible grâce au soutien généreux du fonds No uvelles frontières en recherche du gouvernement du Canada [Anita Sinner\, c hercheuse principale\, NFRF-2022-00245\, “Worlding Higher Education Differe ntly: Co-creating a Technology-Art-Science Commons”].
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