An upcoming exhibition at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre will explore the restorative power of nature through fibre arts.

“Forest Bathing: A Solo Exhibition by Ann Marie Patrick” runs Sept. 3 to 29 in the Joyner Gallery. The show features a collection of textile and fabric-based works that reflect the artist’s experimental approach to dyeing, printing and combining different materials.

Patrick, who lives near Lake Huron, said her inspiration comes from time spent walking in the woods, experiences that left her both refreshed and creatively renewed.

“In today’s anxiety-ridden world, we strive for balance and inner peace,” she said in a media release.

“Being in and becoming part of nature helps rid us of turmoil and reminds us of the serenity around us.”

The exhibition includes pieces designed to evoke the colours, textures and sensory details of the natural environment. Patrick said she hopes viewers will feel some of the same calm she finds in the forest.

Her work has been shown at galleries across Ontario, including in London, Bayfield, Stratford, St. Thomas and Burlington.

She has also taken part in national events such as Quilt Canada and the Festival of Threads, where she received the 2016 Award of Excellence in Innovation.

Patrick is a member of the Studio Art Quilt Associates, the Canadian Quilters’ Association and several local textile arts groups.

An opening reception for Forest Bathing will be held Sept. 7 from 2 to 4 p.m., with remarks at 2:30 p.m.