[Past Winners] N/A

For the purposes of this category a mantel is defined as a cloak or kimono fashioned from a piece of fabric wrapped loosely around the body; the inclusion of a hood is optional. We are asking artists to use this medium to tell a story: decorate your mantel to represent a theme or concept. The story being told need not relate to the Olympics (but it can if you wish). The more detail the better; without a performance in 2010 more emphasis will be on craftsmanship. This is a medium-based category: we are asking all artists to use a mantel as a base for storytelling.

Txa'msen Steals
Back Pride
T. Littlewood
Port Coquitlam, BC		 2010 Category Winner

Wool melton, direct photo transfer on silk organza, buttons, beads, metallic thread

In this button blanket - complete with leggings and a mask - I have created a new mythology; one where Txa'msen (raven), known to the First Nations People as both a trickster and creator, steals back the pride of the Tsimshian People.
Metamorphosis
of Hope
Mary Walker
Westbank, BC		 2010 Honourable Mention

Rolled quilling paper

I am drawing a parallel between the cocoon, where a butterfly is created, to the mantel or cloak of ignorance, power, greed and intolerance of mankind today. As a butterfly emerges from its previous existence, to become a great beauty and benefit to the world; I am offering hope to all of us, that we too will become the beauty and benefactors of our planet. I see us growing inside our mantel now, but the cocoon is cracking and we will emerge as new beings.