Artist Talk: Shirley Moorhouse and Curator Rose Bouthillier
Date: Jun 8
2:30 pm
- 3:30 pm
Where: Level 4 Art Gallery
Come and meet artist, Shirley Moorhouse and curator Rose Bouthillier as they take us through the newest exhibition, Eyes - Shirley Moorhouse.
This exhibition showcases 30 years of Shirley Moorhouse’s innovative art practice, from her earliest pieces to new and recently restored artworks. Moorhouse is renowned for her distinctive wall hangings, which incorporate embroidery, beading, and smoke-tanned caribou hide, along with unconventional materials and found objects. Her vibrant imagery delves into complex themes, including environmental stewardship, resource extraction, geopolitics, spirituality, and cultural continuity. Through her work, Moorhouse also extends the invitation “to reflect, to dream, and to celebrate the beauty and mysteries of life."
This is a free event but a ticket is required. Reserve your free ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090. Limited capacity.
About the artist:
Shirley Moorhouse born in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Nunatsiavut is a highly respected member of the national arts community. Her work has been featured in exhibitions such as the 2023 Bonavista Biennale (Bonavista Peninsula, NL), INUA: Inuit Nunangat Ungammmuaktut Atautikkut (Inuit Moving Forward Together), (Qaumajuq/Winnipeg Art Gallery, 2020); and SakKijâjuk: Art and Craft from Nunatsiavut (2017), a nationally traveling exhibition that originated at The Rooms. Moorhouse’s work is held in public collections such as The Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum, Bowdoin College (Brunswick, ME); Indigenous Art Collection, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (Gatineau, QC); the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Collection; and Sir Wilfred Grenfell Art Collection (Corner Brook, NL).
About the curator:
Rose Bouthillier is a contemporary art curator and writer based in Maberly, on the Bonavista Peninsula, NL. She joined the Bonavista Biennale as Artistic Director in April 2022. Previously, she served as Curator (Exhibitions) at Remai Modern and as Associate Curator and Publications Manager at the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland.
Events & Programs
Kickstart your weekend by joining us at The Rooms! Spend Saturday mornings with your little ones in our charming Harbour View Room. It's a delightful opportunity for unguided playtime amidst a variety of toys and books for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in!
Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. Our program room can host up to 20 adults with their little ones.
The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.
In Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou exhibition find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.
Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.