For many years, I have declined requests to recreate some of the hats most closely associated with Gord Downie.
Those pieces were never simply hats for me. They were deeply personal projects, created in a specific moment, for a specific person, and tied to memories I have always held close.

In honour of the anniversary of the final show i I felt it was the right time to create a faithful, recreation of the original hat I designed and made for Gord, that could support a cause close to Gord’s heart.

This is not something I undertook lightly.

The process brought back memories of the original build- the materials, the special embellishment details, the imperfections, and the story behind them.
It was a reminder of why the hat resonated with so many people in the first place.
I’m honoured to share this recreation, crafted with the same care, respect, and spirit that inspired the original

More than a hat, it is a tribute to a remarkable artist, and a meaningful chapter in my own creative journey.

Auction details.
Starting bid $400-

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100% of the proceeds go to the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund.


Bidding remains open online and at the Kingston exhibit site until August 21, 2026

The hat will be signed and presented in a hatbox .
I can happily resize the hat to fit and shipping can be arranged.



Thank you for all your support, your kindness, and generosity

Happy Bidding
Big love
Karyn

Music From Miles Around, Sponsored by Empire Life is a free, year-long exhibition exploring Kingston’s music history, from Indigenous musical traditions, church choirs, military bands, record shops, radio, venues, and local bands to The Tragically Hip and the artists still making noise today.

Featuring archival materials, artifacts, personal stories, immersive elements, never-before-seen pieces connected to The Hip, and Joe’s Jam Space, where visitors can pick up an instrument and play, the exhibition goes beyond one band to tell the bigger story of the city that helped shape generations of musicians. Come discover Kingston’s sound, past and present.