Description
Vision Weave, by artists Thoma Ewen and Gabriel Ewen, is a visual expression of inter-cultural and inter-generational creative collaboration. Hidden within the woven wool banners suspended from the foyer ceiling are over 100 ‘vision messages’ for the present and future written by members of the Heatherington community.
The artist team set up their portable loom outdoors at a June 2010 celebration for “Better Beginnings Better Futures” and in the Centre throughout July 2010 to teach, animate, communicate and direct the weaving of the Vision Weave project with community members of all ages. On strips of ribbon and fabric entwined throughout the textiles community members declared their shared hopes, dreams and visions for a vibrant, peaceful and creative community.
Thoma Ewen is Artistic Director of Moon Rain Centre, and Gabriel Ewen, Project Coordinator of the Centre. An award-winning tapestry artist, and former instructor at the Ottawa School of Art, Thoma directs community projects in Canada and Europe. An assistant at the Moon Rain Centre for over 12 years, Gabriel has studied at Richard Robinson Fashion Academy, Arts Canterbury and Ottawa School of Art.