Spadina Museum
Dis/Mantle
Dis/Mantle: Meet the artists with
Gordon Shadrach, Christine Nnawuchi and Moraa Stump
Feb 4, 1 to 3 p.m. @Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Road
Space is limited. Pre-register for your free ticket
Artist Gordon Shadrach sits down to have a conversation with Christine Nnawuchi and Moraa Stump on their contributions to Dis/mantle. After the conversation there will be the chance to see the exhibition.
Part of Toronto History Museums Good Vibes programming for Black History Month. Good Vibes is an intimate atmosphere that educates and honours Black Freedom through music, culture and storytelling that uplifts and warms the soul.
Gordon Shadrach
Toronto-based artist Gordon Shadrach was born and raised in Brampton, Ontario in 1966. Gordon works from photographs and paints in oil and acrylic on wood. He has exhibited in solo and group art shows in Canada and the United States. He received his B. Des. (MAAD) from OCAD University and has a Master of Education degree from Niagara University. He is currently represented through United Contemporary Gallery in Toronto.
www.gordonshadrach.com
Moraa Stump
Moraa Stump is a Kenyan and Canadian material artist based in Toronto, having grown up and spent her formative years in Mozambique and eSwatini. Moraa is interested in race, notions of safety, and physical space. She primarily works in quilting, using re-purposed materials to create sculptures and installations.
Christine Nnawuchi
Christine Nnawuchi is an award winning self taught contemporary artist, working primarily in porcelain. Her practice celebrates the beauty in imperfection, reminiscent of an ancient time. She is inspired by primal ideas, cultures and principles which she fuses with fictional narratives to create objet d’art with their own tales and history. Christine has exhibited at The Artist Project, The Harbourfont Centre and TOAF and has been featured in several publications.
www.christinennawuchi.com
Free admission
Feb 4, 1 to 3 p.m. @Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Road
Space is limited. Pre-register for your free ticket
Artist Gordon Shadrach sits down to have a conversation with Christine Nnawuchi and Moraa Stump on their contributions to Dis/mantle. After the conversation there will be the chance to see the exhibition.
Part of Toronto History Museums Good Vibes programming for Black History Month. Good Vibes is an intimate atmosphere that educates and honours Black Freedom through music, culture and storytelling that uplifts and warms the soul.
Gordon Shadrach
Toronto-based artist Gordon Shadrach was born and raised in Brampton, Ontario in 1966. Gordon works from photographs and paints in oil and acrylic on wood. He has exhibited in solo and group art shows in Canada and the United States. He received his B. Des. (MAAD) from OCAD University and has a Master of Education degree from Niagara University. He is currently represented through United Contemporary Gallery in Toronto.
www.gordonshadrach.com
Moraa Stump
Moraa Stump is a Kenyan and Canadian material artist based in Toronto, having grown up and spent her formative years in Mozambique and eSwatini. Moraa is interested in race, notions of safety, and physical space. She primarily works in quilting, using re-purposed materials to create sculptures and installations.
Christine Nnawuchi
Christine Nnawuchi is an award winning self taught contemporary artist, working primarily in porcelain. Her practice celebrates the beauty in imperfection, reminiscent of an ancient time. She is inspired by primal ideas, cultures and principles which she fuses with fictional narratives to create objet d’art with their own tales and history. Christine has exhibited at The Artist Project, The Harbourfont Centre and TOAF and has been featured in several publications.
www.christinennawuchi.com
Free admission