Kensington Unearthed and (Re)formed
Step into ‘Unearthed and (Re)formed’, an exhibition of ceramics crafted from wild clay discovered in the heart of Toronto’s Kensington Market. Each piece has been shaped with care and intention to reflect the neighbourhood from which it comes — and the community it continues to shape.
Kensington Market has long been defined by movement and making: waves of immigrants, artists, and independent shopkeepers have built a place where an array of cultures meet and celebrate one another — a place alive with exploration and discovery.
From the site where this wild clay was uncovered, a brewery and the well known community staple, St. Andrew Poultry once stood. Nearly two centuries later, as new foundations are dug for development, the raw clay has resurfaced — stirring questions about what came before, what remains, and what the future holds for this ever-changing neighbourhood.
The works in ‘Unearthed and (Re)formed’ are made from the urban earth, discovered just before it was built over. Each piece has been reformed, refined, hand-shaped, and fired — embodying the tensions of Kensington itself: change and continuity, pressure and possibility.
‘Unearthed and (Re)formed’ invites you to look beneath the surface — to see not only the soil, but the stories it holds. A tribute to a place in flux, shaped by history, pressure, and human hands.
About mi.sul
mi-sul (미술) defined as ‘art’ in Korean is a space born out of a shared love for creativity and an appreciation for artistry. Founded by four Canadian women with diverse backgrounds, mi.sul space is designed to nurture process, exploration, and self-expression.
At its heart, mi.sul is about expression — through clay, florals, or any art form that inspires. Our studio invites individuals and groups to create freely, connect through making, and discover the beauty in the process.
