This past week we've been installing an elaborate tent structure for Heather's solo exhibition at Hamilton Artist's Inc. The Wardens Today is an extension of her art practice which allows us to explore the ideas and values of the nondenominational organization founded by Anna Ward Brouse in the late 19th century. Constructing the 8 room labyrinth has required some serious engineering efforts, a number of late nights and a whole lot of elbow grease.
"At Hamilton Artists Inc., Goodchild invites the viewer into the world of the Wardens through a maze of canvas arches and rooms. Reminiscent of a travelling spiritual show, the rooms contain objects, text, mysterious games and textile hangings that lead the viewer to question childhood preconceptions and ideas of self-improvement. Through toys, puppets and game boards, Goodchild is commenting on a reluctance in our culture to “take up the mantle” of adulthood while at the same time revelling in the magic of youth, believing that to bear the responsibility of maturity you must remain open to the beauty and wonder of life."
Appropriately titled The Wardens, this exhibition opens tonight 7-930pm. We will also be there tomorrow evening for the Hamilton Art Crawl 7-11pm and the show runs through to the 24th of June.
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