Museum of Industry Launches Jewelry, Photography Exhibition

The Nova Scotia Museum of Industry will launch What Remains: The Nova Scotia Industrial Project, today, Oct. 17, an exhibit inspired by the province's industrial sites.

The exhibit runs until Dec. 12, and includes photographs of industrial sites, jewelry made from or inspired by these places, and artifacts from the museum's collection.

"The Museum of Industry is excited to partner with jeweller and metalsmith Liz van Allen and photographer Eliot Wright to explore Nova Scotia's industrial archaeology by combining art and artifact," said Debra McNabb, museum director.

The exhibition presents Mr. Wright's photographs and Ms. van Allen's jewelry pieces together for the first time. Last year, they received a creation grant from Arts Nova Scotia. Their focus was on industries related to the jewelry-making process, such as mineral extraction and refinement, steel production and textiles.

"The Museum of Industry is home to a beautiful gallery and an abundance of Nova Scotia's industrial artifacts, many from locations and materials that you will find in our body of work," said Mr. Wright. "Given the conceptual connection with our project and all the support and assistance the museum has provided us over the last year, we couldn't think of a more suitable place to première this work."

"What better way to tell the story of the province's industries than to combine photos with truly unique pieces of art," said Communities, Culture and Heritage Minister Tony Ince. "The exhibition reminds us of what was, what has become, and what remains in Nova Scotia's industrial heritage."

There will be a public reception tonight, Oct. 17, from 6-8 p.m. at the museum, 147 North Foord St., Stellarton. For more information, visit http://museumofindustry.novascotia.ca .