FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 2025
Of Wonders Wild and New: Sienna Martz exhibits immersive, sustainable fiber arts installation
at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Canada
Sienna Martz. Photo: Patricia Trafton
Burlington, ON – Fiber artist and sculptor Sienna Martz presents a new sustainably-made immersive installation in the exhibition Of Wonders Wild and New at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. The exhibition is on view February 1 – March 30, 2025.
Martz’s new work, A Portal Blooms in the Cradle of Night, is a sustainably-made immersive installation that invites viewers to step inside the artwork and experience a vividly imagined alternate world. The installation combines tactile soft sculptures, soundscapes, and lighting design to engage the senses and provoke a sense of wonder and exploration while fostering a deep connection between viewers and their surroundings, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.
This vibrant “textile mural” grows beyond the walls and onto the floor and is made of secondhand clothing, organic plant fibers, and recycled felt. The artist’s use of secondhand clothing embodies her sustainability initiatives and a powerful commentary on community and togetherness, weaving together the diverse experiences and identities of the garments’ past wearers.
A Portal Blooms in the Cradle of Night encourages visitors to contemplate their role within the collective tapestry of life; inspiring a deeper appreciation for both sustainability and the rich diversity that unites us all; and to reflect on their own experiences and the possibilities that lie just beyond their perception.
Exhibition Details
Location: Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Featured Artists: Amanda McCavour, Cielo Tejido, Fuzzy Mall, Gunjan (Echoes), Hamilton Craft Studios, Hitoko Okada, Ina Dyreborg, Katy Bielefeldt, Melanie Monique Rose, Sienna Martz
Curated by CoBALT Connect
Dates: February 1st – March 30th
About Sienna Martz
Sienna Martz is a renowned sculptor and fiber artist known for her innovative approach to material manipulation and sustainable practices. She has established a strong reputation for her compelling sculptures and installations that often explore nature’s adaptability, challenge the prevailing currents of consumerism, and spark dialogue about the consequences of dissonance between humanity and nature.
Sienna’s sculptures are in public and private collections worldwide. They are exhibited internationally in gallery and museum exhibitions, including in Seoul, Berlin, Rome, New York City, Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles. Her work has been featured in major publications, including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, House & Garden, The World of Interiors, and Domino Magazine. International art museums, galleries, luxury hotels & apartments, art consulting firms, dance companies, botanical gardens, musicians, and non-profit organizations have commissioned her artwork. She received the 2024 Sculptor of the Year Singulart Award.
Sienna is represented by Vibe Fine Arts in New York, New York; Gallery Les Bois in London, United Kingdom; and Soapbox Arts in Burlington, Vermont. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Sienna is currently based in Vermont.
Website: https://www.siennamartz.com
Instagram: @siennamartz.art
About Royal Botanical Gardens
Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is the not-for-profit caretaker of 2,100+ acres of land and ecosystems surrounded by Canada’s largest urban environment. It is an educator and experience creator delivering cultural, artistic and culinary experiences throughout its diverse network of gardens and natural spaces.
Website: https://www.rbg.ca/
Instagram: @rbgcanada