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| The Great Coat by Jacqueline Treloar |
Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak whispers the o'er-fraught heart and bids it break. William Shakespeare
The Great Coat and the White Cat, is artist Jacqueline Treloar's exploration of loss and celebration of memory at the Artscape Triangle Gallery. This talented Toronto artist and former textile designer (and friend) created this majestic yet whimsical great coat as a pivotal focus of her exhibition.
The exhibition commemorates her mother Lucy Treloar, and centres on The Great Coat, a dramatic 1950s style floor-length double-layered garment embellished with beading and decorative trims. It evokes the sheltering and protective elements in that the large and wide collar and cuffs can be turned out to protect the face and hands from cold and rain.
Intended as a vehicle of recognition and thanks, the coat is made of various synthetic translucent fabrics. The outer layer carries images of the memorial cards the family received upon the death of her mother on September 9, 2010. The inner layer carries the personal written messages and texts from inside the cards.
The accompanying paintings complement the coat, portraying places and times experienced by Jacqueline's mother and family in England.
The Great Coat and the White Cat
Artscape Triangle Gallery
33 Abell Street
October 5-30, 2011
Gallery Hours: 12-6 pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 2-4 pm
Artist Talk: October 22, 2011 at 4 pm
Website: www.jatreloar.com
7 comments:
Dear Ingrid,
This is so gorgeous layered like a cake! Like a patchwork of decadent pieces of the past. I love the words on it too.
Hope all is good with you my friend!
XO
fabulous, would love to get my hands on that coat spectacular!
What a beautiful tribute. Also a really fascinating metaphor, too, as we often wear our memories like overcoats, I think. The design of the coat is really gorgeous, too.
This really is so amazing. What a fabulous project and so well realised. It's beautiful. Kx
Such a beautiful work Ingrid...the rich and various layers...an imaginative tapestry of major moments....Wonderful, xv.
That coat is so beautiful - in its design and meaning. It's a true piece of art and I wish I could see in up close to really look at all the details. Wishing you a lovely Sunday xo
What a stunning tribute....such an incredible idea! You have so many wonderfully talented shows and exhibits in Toronto.
I hope that you are getting into a "groove" with your studies! I know you are...
Nathalie
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