Craft and Design in Canada

Studio magazine

Vol. 20 No. Fall Winter 2025 - 2026

THE JOURNEY: CANADIAN VOICES AT CONTEMPORANIA. by Marie-Eve G. Castonguay

This editorial traces the path of these unique works of ceramics, textiles, woodwork, glass, and metal, each telling its own story of tradition, innovation, and the hands that shaped it. More than just a physical voyage, this is a cultural migration, a meeting point of technique and expression, exhibiting at CONTEMPORANIA High Craftsmanship Barcelona. The pieces have travelled a long journey from various cities across Canada to Europe, making stops at prestigious fairs and navigating the intricate customs procedures that accompany the international movement of artwork. Along the way, unexpected challenges were met with care and determination, adding an emotional depth to the moment of their arrival. Unpacking each crate and experiencing the works first-hand became a moment of genuine wonder, an intimate encounter that inspired the creation of this editorial. It was conceived within the very logistics warehouse where the pieces now rest, awaiting their grand unveiling at CONTEMPORANIA Barcelona, taking place on October 2, 3, and 4 at the magnificent Palau de Pedralbes.