[BCMA] [MEDIA RELEASE] Felted art creations reflect artist’s personal journey of healing

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For Immediate Release



Felted art creations reflect artist’s personal journey of healing



Simone King: Bloom

November 27, 2023 to April 20243



November 30, 2023 – Kelowna, BC: Pedestrians along Water Street will notice a new art installation at the Kelowna Art Gallery which is visible from the sidewalk day or night.



Simone King is the artist behind the new presentation titled Bloom, which utilizes needle-felted wool, assorted textiles, and clay to create an arresting narrative that unfolds across The Glass Gallery window space.



Visitors will see three fantastical creatures placed in concert with a mesmerizing “wool painting” in the background. A large green woolly creature, which the artist has named Mossy, is flanked by a small bird-like creature named Babyface, with fledgling wings and a long grey tail. Rounding out the trio is an arachnid-like creature named Debbie with eight fuzzy legs, a brown thorax, and two button eyes.



According to King, “Each of the monstrous creatures represented in the exhibition are meant to embody otherness and isolation, while reminding us that imperfections do not diminish our worthiness of care and peace.” The genesis of Bloom was the artist’s own journey and personal catharsis, with each artwork representing a distinct point in their healing process. Bloom reminds viewers that inspiration can be found in the beauty that emerges from even the most challenging chapters of life.



Simone King received a BFA from UBC Okanagan. Their work addresses contemporary textile art, with a primary focus on needle felting and wool, and explores themes of catharsis, healing, and identity.



Bloom can be seen until April 2024.



The Kelowna Art Gallery is located at 1315 Water Street in downtown Kelowna, B.C.



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Resources



Exhibition Webpage: https://kelownaartgallery.com/bloom/

Artist’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonekingart/

Gallery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelownaartgallery/



For additional high-res images, to arrange an interview with Simone King, or other media enquiries, please contact:



Joshua Desnoyers

Marketing and Events Coordinator



Kelowna Art Gallery

1315 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9R3

250-762-2226 ext. 305

josh at kelownaartgallery.com<mailto:josh at kelownaartgallery.com>

www.kelownaartgallery.com<http://www.kelownaartgallery.com>
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