"Canadian Roots - O Canada" Textile, 15"x23" The rift between the native Canadians and the more recent Canadians is depicted in the torn fabric in the nation- a chasm of differences in outlook, education, life values, etc. The rooted horse still represents all of Canada but in this version, the natives views are shown with the use of teepees embroidered in the mane and a large arrow in one direction. The national Canadian view is shown with the maple leaf tail and the beginning of the national anthem 'Oh Canada...' which might also be construed in this case as a lament.
"Canadian Roots - O Canada & The British" Textile, 15"x23" The rift between the native Canadians and the more recent Canadians is depicted in the torn fabric in the nation- a chasm of differences in outlook, education, life values, etc. The rooted horse still represents all of Canada but in this version, the natives views are shown with the use of teepees embroidered in the mane and a large arrow in one direction. The national Canadian view is shown with the maple leaf tail and the beginning of the national anthem 'Oh Canada...' which might also be construed in this case as a lament. The horse is chosen to depict Canadians in this series on the various nations comprising Canada. The horse is a freely moving and beautiful animal but with some restraint and obedience. Its legs become rooted into the vast and sectioned countryside as we co-exist, sometimes in a fractured way. The influence of the British heritage on Canada is symbolized with the use of the English saddle, and Canadian icons are included with the maple leaf mane and tail, and the Canada goose embroidered on the neck of the horse. Techniques used include hand and machine embroidery, couching, applique', quilting.
"Canadian Roots - The British" Textile, 15"x23" The horse is chosen to depict Canadians in this series on the various nations comprising Canada. The horse is a freely moving and beautiful animal but with some restraint and obedience. Its legs become rooted into the vast and sectioned countryside as we co-exist, sometimes in a fractured way. The influence of the British heritage on Canada is symbolized with the use of the English saddle, and Canadian icons are included with the maple leaf mane and tail, and the Canada goose embroidered on the neck of the horse. Techniques used include hand and machine embroidery, couching, applique', quilting.
