Interlaced: Major Exhibition Merges Animation and Textiles Opens December 7 at Govett-Brewster

Press Release: Major Exhibition on Animation and Textiles Opens December 7

A new exhibition titled Interlaced: Animation and Textiles will open at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery | Len Lye Centre on December 7, 2024. The exhibition examines the connection between animation and traditional textile arts, including embroidery, quilting, weaving, and tapestry.

Curated by Alla Gadassik from Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Canada, this exhibition showcases the works of 26 artists from diverse locations, including New Zealand, the UK, Canada, the USA, Germany, France, Azerbaijan, Sāmoa, and Tonga.

Interlaced highlights various artistic techniques such as moving images, celluloid quilting, and digital tapestries. It also underscores the cultural significance of textiles and their role in shaping modern arts. The work of experimental animator Len Lye, who lived from 1901 to 1980, is a focal point in this show, linking animation with textile design.

Opening events on December 7 include:

• 1 PM: Artists Vaimaila Urale and Sione Faletau will discuss their new commissions with curator Alla Gadassik.
• 3 PM: Alla Gadassik will lead a free guided tour of the exhibition.
• 6 PM: A reception will celebrate the exhibition’s opening.

Fast Facts:

• The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery opened in 1970, funded by a bequest from local resident Monica Brewster.
• The gallery welcomes approximately 85,000 visitors annually.
• The Len Lye Centre was added in July 2015, dedicated to the New Zealand-born artist Len Lye.
• The gallery features a rotating program of contemporary art, events, and educational opportunities.
• It also has an art store and an independent cinema.

About the Curator:
Alla Gadassik is the International Film Curator in Residence at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery for 2022-2025. She is an Associate Professor at Emily Carr University in Vancouver and founded the Animate Materials Workshop, which focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to animation.