Join artist Roda Medhat, the City of Guelph, and 10C on Monday, September 22nd from 7PM-9PM for the opening celebration for Hidden in Plain Sight – An Ontario Culture Days Public Art Installation
On the rooftop of 10C Shared Space, a bold inflatable sculpture comes alive with the colourful patterns of Kurdish rugs—reimagined with a playful pop-art sensibility. For artist Roda Medhat, these motifs are more than striking design; they are carriers of history and memory, preserving the stories and traditions of Kurdish communities across generations. By bringing these patterns into the heart of downtown Guelph, Medhat transforms them into statements of the power of cultural identity, the importance of visibility, and the ways in which identities can be both pervasive and yet hidden within modern urban life.
The evening will include a short artist talk from Medhat and light refreshments on 10C’s 4th floor.
This program is part of the Ontario Culture Days 2025 Creatives in Residence series.
Parking: The Market Parkade on Wilson Street and on street parking in Guelph is free after 6pm on evenings after 6pm.
