This striking ceramic installation invites quiet reflection, echoing a found sanctuary formed from the tide’s castoffs and coastal memory. Inspired by the aesthetics of William Morris, church interiors, and the natural and architectural details of Unama’ki, Cape Breton, Wilson’s work explores the search for home through memory, repetition, and ornament. Over 200 hand-cut porcelain tiles form a three-dimensional wallpaper, paired with candle holders, pots, and vessels that echo sacred spaces.
Created during the early days of the pandemic after Wilson’s move to Unama’ki–Cape Breton, HARBOUR draws from her surroundings — including washed-up detritus from the shoreline like kelp and discarded fishing rope — to shape a tender meditation on shelter, beauty, and belonging. Free and open to the public during Eltuek’s building hours.
Exhibition Dates: Summer, Fall 2025
Exhibition Viewing Hours: Monday through Friday: 9am to 4pm; Saturday: 9am to 3pm; Closed Sundays and by appointment with mkearney@newdawn.ca.