octobre 2021
Cette exposition célèbre la vie et l’œuvre dynamiques de l’éminente historienne canadienne de l’artisanat, Sandra Alfoldy. Les recherches de Sandra ont ouvert la voie au discours sur l’artisanat d’art canadien, son travail de conservation a présenté l’artisanat sous un jour nouveau et critique, et son enseignement a inspiré une passion engagée pour l’artisanat à une génération d’étudiants.
Pour l’amour de Sandra Alfoldy est un projet qui rassemble des objets d’art, des œuvres d’art et des histoires des amis de Sandra (ses collègues, ses collaborateurs et ses étudiants) afin de célébrer la vie de Sandra, son travail et son impact extraordinaire sur ses communautés.
J’ai eu l’immense honneur de participer à cette expo avec l’œuvre FONDANT
FONDANT : A platter for Sandra
by Veronika Horlik
Fondant icing is often brightly coloured, adding a silky mat sophistication to cakes and pastries. It does not have the texture of most icings; rolled fondant is akin to stiff clay. It’s utility, however, extends well beyond cosmetics: Draped over cake layers during the decorating process it forms a protective capsule preserving the freshness of the interior cake for several days depending on how elaborate the cake is.
If the field of Canadian Craft could be thought of as an intricately constructed cake, Sandra Alfoldy would be its Fondant: containing, enveloping, shaping, preserving, and all with unique style and sophistication.
I met Sandra in 2005 when I was completing my theoretical Master’s thesis at McGill University, years before my MFA studies at NSCAD. I was determined to pursue theoretical research in the field of Craft and all of my inquiries led me to Dr. Sandra Alfoldy. I was very nervous to meet a keystone figure in the shaping of our contemporary Craft dialogue.
Sandra’s cheerful demeanor and nimble intelligence made me feel instantly welcome, like we were peers with common interests destined to meet. The personal and the professional melted together in our conversations throughout the years, which were always bright and inquisitive, delicious treats.
Dr. Sandra Alfoldy’s love for laughter (and lively bright colours!) draped like silk over her sophisticated and intelligent work as a Historian, Educator, and Curator. I am in debt to her my friend, mentor, and inspiration, on so many levels. She stood steadfast in supported my work, research and writing, and her vibrant fervor inspires me to this day.