The exhibition by Latvian textile artist Egils Rozenbergs opens in Almonte, Ontario

The exhibition “Signs of the Time” by Latvian textile artist Egils Rozenbergs opens at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum in Almonte, Ontario.

During the Vernissage on 18 January, Egils Rozenbergs shared his joy for continuing to exhibit his art in Canada and thanked the audience for ongoing support and admiration for his art. The Almonte residents and guests from Ottawa and Montreal were present at the event, among those also Senator Rebecca Patterson, Co-Chair of the Canada-Latvia Parliamentary Friendship Group, and long-time patrons of the Museum that is celebrating the 40^th anniversary in 2025.

Egils Rozenbergs is prominent Latvian textile artist, well known for his large-format textile compositions that impress in movement, colour, and use of mixed materials. The exhibition offers a glimpse at the majestic artwork created by Egils Rozenbergs - 14 woven tapestries from the last two decades of Rozenbergs's life. Among those exhibited in Almonte are works from series “Transfiguration”, “Angels and Masks”, “Scars”, Rhythms of Paris” and “Signs in the Sand”.  “Transfiguration” series reflects on our generation in the ever-changing world. The transition from natural fibres to synthetic materials is present in our lives and in Rozenbergs’ creations, so masterfully weaved in by the artist using the Soumak technique. “Signs of the Time” exhibition attests that every time has its symbols and signs and the marks left today will be carried forward by the next generation. The skilful use of mixed materials in Rozenbergs’ work addresses the topic of material sustainability.

The exhibition is available for viewing until 5 April 2025, address: 3 Rosamond St E, Almonte; Museum's website. The Embassy of Latvia is grateful to the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum for the partnership and collaboration.

The exhibition “Signs of the Time” in Almonte follows Rozenbergs’ earlier exhibition at the City Hall Art Gallery of Ottawa in the fall on 2024.