Karin Jones: Ornament and Instrument

This exhibition is a survey of the intricate, meticulous and visually-compelling work of Vancouver-based artist Karin Jones. Jones' work Worn, on loan from the Royal Ontario Museum, is a Victorian mourning dress crafted from synthetic hair, evoking the complexity of African identity shaped by colonial displacement, slavery and oppression. Jones' history as a goldsmith is highlighted through Damascene inlay work on objects such as farm tools, with new works presented in mixed media exploring European beauty ideals, furthering her exploration of notions of beauty and race through fine craft.