Opening on Thursday, 15 January, from 4:00 till 8:00 is the first show of the year, Function/Art featuring a trio of artists, , and .
The exhibition focuses upon basic utilitarian forms, in this case musical instruments and costume as art forms.
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Cowichan News Leader and Pictorial
Published: January 14, 2009 4:00 PM
Function/Art blends music and fabric art
~ by Peter Rusland
Sound meets stitching during the arts council's Function/Art display starting Thursday in downtown Duncan.
Guest artists hosted by the Cowichan Valley Arts Council include clothing designer/fabric artist Jan Donaldson, flute maker Rommy Verlaan and string luthier Zak Stolk who will show some of their many pieces at CVAC Centre on Station Street.
Cowichan Station's Donaldson will display hand-made stage wear for musicians, and some art pieces including wall hangings — one measuring six- by 14-feet and depicting a seascape.
"This show's a great idea," the 30-year fabric artist said.
"It's fun because we're all in a music theme. I dress musicians and Zak and Rommy create instruments for them."
Lake Cowichan's Stolk aims to show an ornate mandolin and a violin while partner Verlaan adds several of her Native flutes.
Stolk, a 22-year luthier, said Function/Art fills in "a weird season when not much is happening so hopefully people will come to see our work."
Verlaan's been creating flutes for about four years and is among just 10 Native flute makers in Canada.
Local player Ed Peekeekoot owns several of her instruments.
"They’re Lakota or Native American love flutes," explained Verlaan who also displays her crafted works Saturdays during Duncan’s Market in the Square.
Your ticket:
Function/Art show
When: Opening Jan. 15, 4 to 8 p.m. and running until Feb. 7, 2009
Where: Cowichan Valley Arts Centre, 139 Station St., Duncan
Tickets: Free. Call 250-746-1633
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