Roots

A body of work inspired in change, transformation, and adaptation. It delves into material-driven processes and alternative material expressions,engaging in a dialogue between screenprinting and weaving, centred on the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, embracing life’s transient and imperfect nature

The methods include printmaking (screenprinting, corn stamping), embroidery, hand-drawing, and traditional weaving, alongside modern high-tech production techniques like rasterization, laser etching and laser cutting, and the use of common materials in unconventional ways.

In the dialogue between digital precision, accuracy and complexity and manual imperfect but sensible interventions, the aims to evoke new modes of expression, ultimately blending rational processes with intuitive approaches to forge a unique language.

The Exhibition

Ruth A. Mora Izturriaga gratefully acknowledges funding support from the Ontario Arts Council, Latin American Canadian Art Projects and Chris Glover (MPP, Spadina-Fort York).

She also would like to acknowledge her mother, Ruth Izturriaga de Mora, for her contribution and invaluable support.