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Richard Boulet: Art Thou the Accuser of Thy Brethren or Art Thou the Inspiration of Their Heart?November 6, 2025 - January 17, 2026
opening reception: Thursday, November 6, 5-8 PM
Art Thou the Accuser of Thy Brethren or Art Thou the Inspiration of Their Heart? is a solo exhibition by Edmonton-based artist Richard Boulet, curated by Wayne Baerwaldt. On view from November 6, 2025, to January 17, 2026, this exhibition highlights Boulet’s innovative textile art, which fearlessly explores themes of queer identity, mental health, and belonging—reflecting the Art Gallery of Regina’s commitment to providing free access to contemporary art that deepens our understanding of the world and our experiences.
Unlike traditional quilt exhibitions, Boulet’s hand-stitched textile panels merge words and imagery into vibrant, textured compositions that are deeply personal and narrative-driven.
The artist challenges conventions within fibre art by deliberately avoiding highly technical processes and instead embracing simple, accessible techniques such as cross-stitch, latch hook, needle felting, beading, quilting, loom knitting, and thumb braiding. The result is a body of work that subverts expectations—his bold, graphic, text-centered textiles evoke the dynamism of op art paintings rather than traditional cross-stitch samplers or quilts.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Art Gallery of Regina (inside the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre), 2420 Elphinstone Street, PO Box 1790, Regina, SK, Canada, Saskatchewan S4P 3C8
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