This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.
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![A releif sculpture made from various coloured threads forms the realistic head of an alpaca. Mostly white with a black background.]()
A sample of the work you will find by Jodi Edwards Wright in the exhibition Storybook Realism.
Storybook Realism at ARTspace
In-person
Fibre & textile arts Self-guided Tour Visual arts CraftDate and time
This activity runs the duration of Culture Days.
Location
ARTspace
165 King Street West
Chatham, ON
Directions: ARTspace is open 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Wednesday through Saturday.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
Attendant will be available to answer questions
About
Self-described, Storybook Realism blends the charm of children’s book illustrations with realistic, three-dimensional embroidered animal masks in Jodi Edwards Wright’s work. Using only thread and water-soluble stabilizer, she builds intricate, textured sculptures that combine machine and hand embroidery techniques to mimic fur, feathers, and facial expressions. Inspired by illustrators like Beatrix Potter and her father’s love of nature, Wright’s work humanizes animals to foster empathy and environmental awareness. Her art not only honors the tradition of textile work but also aims to captivate audiences—through its detail, whimsy, and emotional resonance.
Organizer
ARTspace
ARTspace was formed in 2008 as a joint initiative between the Thames Art Gallery and an interested group of Chatham-Kent artists. It has since grown into a cultural hub that represents approximately 30 fine artists and 5 artisans, and offers affordable arts programming to the surrounding community.
ARTspace is a not-for-profit gallery dedicated to the promotion and development of Chatham-Kent artists engaged in contemporary visual arts practice. The gallery maintains a special focus on exhibiting and promoting a diversity of artistic practices within the region of Chatham-Kent.
In addition to our goal of expanding artistic discourse through exhibition programming, a significant part of the gallery’s vision includes professional development and support. Members are encouraged to access information and skills training offered through the gallery in the form of resources, workshops, studio visits, volunteering opportunities, and gallery openings.