Tides of Structure
Jan 24
Feb 02 2025
exhibition in-person
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Free
1150 Queen Street West, Toronto
Jan 24Fri 9:00am 2:00am
Jan 25Sat 9:00am 2:00am
Jan 26Sun 9:00am 2:00am
Jan 27Mon 9:00am 2:00am
Jan 28Tue 9:00am 2:00am
Jan 29Wed 9:00am 2:00am
Jan 30Thu 9:00am 2:00am
Jan 31Fri 9:00am 2:00am
Feb 01Sat 9:00am 2:00am
Feb 02Sun 9:00am 2:00am

‘Tides of Structure’ is a large woven textile that explores the balance between structure and fluidity. Exhibited at The Drake Hotel, this black-and-white abstract piece features one of Klara VY’s signature patterns, manipulated and distorted to evoke movement. The piece reflects the tension we experience in life: the push to fit within structures and the pull to step outside them without disrupting the delicate balance. As Klara created this work, she reflected on how we navigate societal frameworks, seeking personal freedom both within and beyond them, and how art becomes a space to explore this fluidity.

At the core of Klara’s work is a desire to invite playfulness and curiosity by challenging expectations. This textile, stretched across the wall like ceramic tiles, retains the softness and flexibility of fabric. The distorted pattern echoes the fluidity of paint, though it’s achieved through woven cotton threads.

Viewers are invited to engage with the flow of the design, allowing their eyes to move across over 16 feet of surface, immersing themselves in the interplay of structure and movement.

Participants

Klara VY

Accessibility

Who should visitors contact with questions regarding accessibility?
Ana Yuristy
Is this venue accessible by wheelchair or similar mobility devices? This includes access to washrooms and all aspects of programming/events.
Yes
Can people get to the venue using accessible transit?
Yes
Drake Hotel lobby featuring a large black and white woven textile hanging behind the reception desk
Tides of Structure, 2025