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Bee Keeper's Masked Ball
Award-winning artist Aganetha Dyck was born in Winnipeg in 1937. Her Masked Ball collection began after she came across a few figurines that reminded her of the days of luxurious gatherings held in elegantly decorated ballrooms. Dyck built the series using dolls she purchased in antique shops and second-hand stores. To her surprise, many of the dolls were in poor condition yet were still being sold. She was inspired by the white artificial wigs worn by men long ago and the masks people carried or wore at galas. Dyck wanted to examine how masquerades changed their guests' nature and how 'masking' would have given them the liberty to be anyone they wished. She worked in collaboration with honey bees, as a lot of her work is covered in honeycombs, giving her figurines a new life and profound beauty. Honeybees have an ability to enhance the resolutions of their subjects concluding in works that are only slightly changed as if masked for a masquerade ball. On Jan. 9, The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery hosted the Bee Keeper's Masked Ball. It was indeed a wonderful event which included a murder mystery masquerade with live music and DJ. Taylor's Gourmet provided cakes and Silver Spoon offered chocolates and other treats as well. SNAP had the great pleasure of taking part in the elegant evening with colourfully dressed characters and delightful atmosphere.
