A Mess of Miscellany

Helen and I had a fun morning at the newly-renovated Gardiner Museum of Ceramics.

A modern building entrance with large glass windows reflecting a Canadian flag in the background. The facade is framed with a beige stone structure. A large ceramic sculpture stands to the left of the entrance, while a yellow bin is visible on the right. The sky is clear and sunny. A sculpture resembling a large, intricately folded red bag with a tied top, displayed on a white surface in a minimalist setting. The material appears smooth and the shadows cast create a sense of depth and texture. A round, intricately decorated ceramic plate with a reddish-brown border and a central design depicting a stylized mythical figure or creature. The border features intricate, repeating glyph-like patterns. The main artwork inside the plate exhibits detailed line work and appears to be influenced by ancient or indigenous art styles. The plate is mounted and displayed against a light background. A sculpture of a horse made from a textured material, featuring intricate mechanical and abstract elements on its back. The horse stands on a rectangular base, under natural light against a gray background.