 THE BUTTERMAKER'S HOUSE ARTIST RESIDENCY presents
Selena Phillips-Boyle at the Creamery Courtyard in Markerville on Friday, July 17th, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm! Join photographer Selena Phillips-Boyle for a creative, hands-on photo embroidery workshop. Selena will teach basic embroidery stitches and present examples of embroidery photography work done by various artists. Participants will be invited to make their own photo embroideries using either images from our Markerville Archives or participants’ own family history photos. Photos should be something reflecting your family history such as a family photo, a building/home, animals, a family event. NOTE: two photos need to be sent ahead so they can be prepared on specialty cardstock. WORKSHOP DETAILS * Date: Friday, July 17 * Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m. * Location: Creamery Courtyard, 114 Creamery Way, Markerville, Alberta This workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities, including children as young as five. You’re also welcome to attend as an observer or use one of our archival photographs if you don’t have family photos to submit. REGISTRATION Please preregister by emailing [email protected]. If you plan to use your own photographs, include your two images with your registration email no later than July 13. ARTIST BIO: Selena Phillips-Boyle (they/she) is a photographer and filmmaker living in Tiohtià:ke (Montréal, Canada). Selena prioritises slow and intentional image-making through collaboration, centering a public engagement approach to image creation. Using lens-based media, they use experimental analogue film techniques to document and explore topics at the intersections of labour, gender, and mental health. Selena incorporates archival materials from their family into their creative process, opening avenues for bodies of artistic work that deal with themes of family histories and queer identities. Originally from Alberta, Selena will be Artist-in-Residence in Markerville from July 13–20, developing a new project titled Lefse and Love. Drawing from their Finnish family history, the project blends family photographs and archival objects to examine the lasting impact of migration and memory on identity. Comments are closed.
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Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society
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