Drank way too munch coffee, was probably incoherent at times, but still had the best time at @slicevancouver teaching zines with @the_new_darien_in_colour_ ! Thank you to all of our students—Natasha, Maya, Jasmine, Cora, and Danny—who made the most beautiful and intriguing zines!! 📚✨
So thankful to have been a part of this incredible show curated by @jennifershepitart . Check it out this month at @downtownopenspace ✨
The Exquisite Exhibition, curated by Jennifer Shepit, brings together 13 artists in a collaborative show inspired by the Surrealist Exquisite Corpse game. The exhibition explores collective creativity, and the unexpected connections that emerge when artists respond to one another’s ideas and processes.
The exhibition runs April 1–30 at Open Space in Downtown Abbotsford, BC, and features new works by Jennifer Shepit, Ember Munnin, Samantha Price, Eisha Menon, Susannah White, Sam Majumder, Rachel Kehler, Aaron Moran, Michelle Msami, Chelsea Isbister, Gracienne Llavore, Helena Krobath, Olivia Harks
Next week, join us at the opening for The Exquisite Exhibition. Each artist created a piece based on the work from the artist before them, and this is the first time we’ll be seeing all the pieces! I’m really excited & hope to see you there..
EXQUISITE EXHIBITION. 🖼️🎨🖌️
For the rest of the month, we are featuring some of the artists who will be collaborating on this exhibition.
Starting with @embermuninnart
Ember explores the imaginal realms through large-scale abstract paintings and artist’s books, inviting viewers to step into other dimensions. A graduate of @emilycarru , Ember has exhibited across BC including Vancouver, Sechelt, and the Harrison River Valley.
Beyond their personal practice, Ember has spent over a decade teaching bookmaking workshops, helping to keep this ancient tradition alive. They also serve as Creative Director of @snaginthevalley , a live art event highlighting Fraser Valley artists, and were honoured as Arts Advocate of the Year in 2023 by the @abbotsfordartscouncil .
#downtownopenspace #exploreabbotsford #thefraservalley #historicdowntownabbotsford
Some moments from the last few weeks ✨ Would love to see you at one of my next workshops! Come join my bookmaking army; We’ll make art and fight fascism with our stories.
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Come make books with me this Saturday! We’re gunna be explore alternative materials and how to transform them into one of a kind artist’s books 📚
(All examples from Pinterest)
Hey folks! I’ve got some upcoming workshops for you:
Feb.12 - Vision Board Books @downtownopenspace
Learn how to create your own vision board books in this two-hour beginner friendly workshop with artist Ember Muninn. Together we will go through the steps for creating your goals or vision, that we will then transform into a series of collages. Finally, we will bind the whole thing together using a traditional Japanese binding technique. All tools and materials are provided. Feel free to bring along any collage material that you would like to incorporate into your book.
Feb.15 - Book Binding for Beginners @chilliwackculturalcentre
Learn the basic steps and methods of book binding! Learn about different techniques such as the 8-fold book and pamphlet stitch, and then make your own Japanese Stab Binding book that you can take home afterwards.
Feb.21 - Alternative Books @slicevancouver
If industrial dryer lints sheets, knitting needles, egg cartons, and dental floss can be used to
make books, what else can? Find out in this exploratory workshop where we take junk
journaling to the next level by creating a one-of-a-kind artist’s book. For this workshop, bring in
as many unconventional materials as you can from the thrift store, Urban Source, or your mom’s
basement. All other tools and materials are provided. Some bookmaking experience is
recommended.
Check out the links in my bio to sign up today 📚
Join me at my first workshop of 2026!
Dive deeper into the world of Japanese stab bindings in this two-hour workshop at @slicevancouver . Learn the tortoise shell, hemp leaf, and star bindings as well as with the principles of stab bindings so you can come up with your own designs in the future. All tools and materials provided, some bookmaking experience recommended.
Link to tickets in bio :)
Snag @snaginthevalley is happening this Thursday at Open Space!
From 5 - 9 PM come by and see three unique artists creating artwork. This months artists are
@embermuninnart@nicolawithers_art@oliviaharksart
While the artists create, try your hand at life drawing with @jasperhill.designs , or enjoy a cocktail by @atangardcommunityproject
This Snag we are excited to announce we have an exclusive SITV mini market.
Three vendors to check out, get a reading with @wildfloratarot , grab a handcrafted coffee mug from @dumb.bitch.ceramics and get a custom poem created just for you by talented wordsmith @alextherake , portrait artist @jayrettich henna artist @arshj.henna
You can win one of the artworks at the end of the night in the evening’s raffle. Your event ticket is your raffle ticket, just $15, pick up yours today through Eventbrite or the link in our bio.
Hosted by Ember Munnin, this is sure to be a great evening!
#openspace #downtownabbotsford #abbotsford #abbotsfordartists #snaginthevalley #historicdowntownabbotsford #liveart #artist
Ember Muninn is an abstract painter and bookmaker based in Abbotsford. Their work is an invitation to step into another dimension, through bright colours and bold brushstrokes.
Watch Ember create magic at the next @snaginthevalley event on August 21st from 5-9pm @downtownopenspace . Tickets 🎟️ in bio for your chance to win original art by local Fraser Valley artists!
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