Debut Debut: Aug. 15 - Sept. 15

JORDAN ST. JAMES

Born 1980, Montreal

Jordan St. James, a Montreal based quilter and textile artist, holding up a religious-themed quilt with images of Jesus, saints, and the Virgin Mary, set against a city rooftop with skyscrapers and church rooftops in the background.

We are thrilled to introduce you to the work of Montreal-based quilter and textile artist Jordan St. James, whose practice combines the threads of heritage, innovation, identity, queerness and emotion. As the inaugural exhibition at our gallery, this show - aptly titled DEBUT - invites you to step into a world where the artist’s hands meet the machine, and the past informs the future. Jordan St. James' work is a dynamic tapestry of modern storytelling, sustainability, and cultural exploration - each piece a testament to his unique blend of traditional quilting techniques and innovative craftsmanship.

Jordan St. James is a textile artist whose practice spans the centuries-old craft of quilting with the contemporary tools of modern design. A foundation in traditional quilting techniques has been the launchpad for his evolution into a multifaceted artist who explores the intersection of manual and digital craftsmanship. His artistic process is a unique dialogue between the tactile and the imaginary. He begins with digital sketches and designs, using open-source software to create intricate patterns and textures. These designs are then realized through a blend of traditional quilting, custom fabric printing, and hand-stitched elements. His use of technology is not just a tool but a narrative component, allowing for complex, layered storytelling that speaks to the digital age while honoring traditional craftsmanship.

The work is characterized by its vibrant use of color, innovative materials, and a deep exploration of themes that range from personal narratives to environmental and social consciousness. St. James’ pieces can be described as “textile fairytales” – each quilt, tapestry, or textile installation telling a story that is both deeply personal and universally relatable, if not sometimes controversial (hopefully).

During the exhibit, the gallery will host an artist talk and community discussions to delve deeper into themes of identity, sustainability, and the evolving role of textiles in modern art and society.

Vernissage: Saturday, Aug. 15, 6-10 pm

Artist Talk: Thursday, Aug. 27, 7-9 pm (rsvp to info@pointderepere.shop)

Colorful Olympic rings on a black and white patterned fabric backdrop.
Art quilt depicting a hand with an extended middle finger, with a lit match flame on the finger, flowers and grass at the bottom, and a background transitioning from blue to green.
White fabric sign with black handwritten text saying 'I like you...'
A fabric artwork made from a collage of magazine or newspaper clippings sewn together with fringe and artificial vines.
A large quilt hanging on a wall, featuring a patchwork of small floral fabric squares and a large central design with the word 'LOVE' in black fabric with a floral pattern.
An art piece resembling a garden scene with quilted roses, leaves, and stems in bright pink, green, and yellow colors, decorated with beads, on a multicolored fabric background.
A quilted wall hanging depicting the colors and layout of a color wheel, with sections in various shades of blue on the left and shades of orange and yellow on the right, hanging on a wall.
A quilted textile art piece with the word 'LOVE' spelled out in large capital letters. The background consists of a patchwork pattern in shades of tan and peach, framed by a red border. The piece hangs vertically, supported by a metal frame in an ind
A large fabric wall hanging quilt with a geometric pattern of black, yellow, and maroon colors. The quilt features outlined floral and leaf designs with a border of yellow dots along the edges.
Colorful quilt with circular patterns in various pastel colors, with the words 'WHY' and 'WHEN DID I STOP BLOWING BUBBLES' embroidered in yellow.
A large fabric art piece resembling a quilt made from crumpled white and yellow fabric squares, bordered with intricate white embroidery, hanging on a wall in an indoor space.
Quilted fabric art piece resembling the American flag with large eye illustrations, displayed on a stand indoors.

MADE BY THE ARTIST & Friends

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Tote Bag Made By A Homosexual
$125.00

Limited edition of 7 numbered bags, with appliques and stitching done by hand using remnants from the MADE BY A HOMOSEXUAL quilt in the DEBUT exhibit (8/15-10/15/26)

Cotton tote - 13”w x 16”l with 12” long straps

Choose your preferred number below from available inventory.

Bags 1,2: first two photos

Bag 6: second to last photo

Bag 7: last photo

The Ties That Bind Bag Tag The Ties That Bind Bag Tag
The Ties That Bind Bag Tag
$30.00

Stitched fragments from The Ties That Bind Quilt* lean together holding space between closeness and distance, human connection and disconnection, vulnerability becomes collective resistance. The people we meet, we love, we let go of…

Hand-made bag charms from silk and cotton fabrics, each is one of a kind and exact item will be decided based on availability.

*The Ties That Bind: Threadbare and Fancy-Free quilt was winner of the Excellence in Innovation Award at Quilt Canada 2026

The Quilt Design Colo(u)ring Workbook
The Quilt Design Colo(u)ring Workbook
$29.00

Experiment and develop your own quilted masterpiece with dozens of design prompts and exercises by expert quilter and design professor Thomas Knauer. A new approach to quilt design to help free our vision and lead to exciting, innovative patterns and colour combinations.

Distributed by Microcosm Publishing

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Two tall columns made of stacked, colorful fabric or paper strips in a gallery or installation space.
A sleeveless men's vest with a patchwork design of various fabric textures and colors, including plaid, linen, and sheer panels.
Three fabric art pieces hanging on a wall, including a curtain with a circle cutout, a rectangular piece with a hole, and a gradient-colored square, displayed in an art gallery setting.
Pair of pajamas hanging on a line, with checkered pattern on a beige background and dark-colored pants.
Person with a fringed, patterned sweater, dark wide-leg pants, and mid-length brown hair covering their face, posing with hands on their head against a plain light background.
A mixed media art piece featuring a small couch covered with various colorful fabrics, threads, and mesh, with a neon green fabric draped over it.
Multi-colored, textured fabric wall hanging with rows of small, gathered fabric pieces in various colors, including white, pink, purple, orange, blue, red, black, and yellow.