Exhibition Dates and Location:

The Federation of Canadian Artists' exhibition Material Matters is on display from March 15th - May 1st 2025 at the Walkway Gallery at the Timms Community Centre (20399 Douglas Crescent, Langley, B.C., V3A 4B3). The Timms Community Center is open from Monday - Friday from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Saturday from 8:00 - 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

Exhibition Statement: Material Matters

Material Matters highlights the vital role of materials and techniques in the creative process, showcasing artworks that push the boundaries of medium, texture, and process to convey meaning and evoke emotion. In an era of constant change, materiality has re-emerged as a focal point in contemporary art, as artists seek innovative ways to respond to and reflect the complexities of our time. Rather than resisting these shifts, they embrace experimentation, using the inherent qualities of their chosen materials to create work that resonates on both visual and conceptual levels.

This exhibition celebrates material as both form and language—where the physicality of substances carries significance beyond the surface. Through intentional choices and inventive methods, participating artists explore how materiality can challenge traditional definitions of art, prompt new perspectives, and forge deeper emotional connections with viewers. Whether through the playful manipulation of texture, the transformation of everyday objects, or the layering of diverse mediums, these works demonstrate how materials can be activated to tell stories, disrupt conventions, and inspire dialogue.

By reconsidering what materials can do—and what they can mean—artists in Material Matters invite us to see the familiar in unexpected ways. Their practices reflect a conscious engagement with process and intervention, becoming tools to express both personal and collective narratives. In doing so, they remind us that materiality is not merely a vessel for creative expression, but a dynamic force that shapes how we experience and interpret the world.

Ultimately, Material Matters is a testament to the enduring power of creativity. In exploring the limitless potential of materials, these artists reflect on transformation, resilience, and the shared human impulse to make meaning through making. At a time when the world feels increasingly fragmented, their work invites us to slow down, look closely, and find connection through the tactile, the tangible, and the beautifully complex.