Event Description
Join us for the opening of ƛułʔats łim̓aqsti : Good Medicine, a solo exhibition and residency with WakiTuuSiis, this Saturday, October 10th (2-8PM) at the 780 Blanshard Open House!
Gallery hours:
Thursdays (5-8PM) & Saturdays (1-4PM) until November 28th.
Free/By donation entry.
Opening Entrance: 780 Blanshard Street, wheelchair accessible.
Gallery Hours Entrance: 750 Fairfield Road, wheelchair accessible through East entrance.
Message from The Artist:
“I am NuuChahNulth from Hesquiaht First Nation and Cree from Saddle lake Alberta. I am a female carver, weaver, artist and have been for over 45 years. Much of my designs and creative pursuits are encouraged and fueled by the natural surroundings of Vancouver Island.
I enjoy clean and simple lines inspired by the natural world. Over time the natural land has shifted far from what we once knew as a result of habitation, and I find great healing and inspiration in looking at and examining truth in the light and through my images. In much of the painful realities of modern Indigenous living, I find great comfort and healing in calling upon my ancestors to join us here through the art that comes from my hands.
Thank you for journeying with me as we decolonize in real time while studying and exploring the art of WakiTuuSiis.”
Stay tuned for information on ƛułʔats łim̓aqsti : Good Medicine Open Carving Sessions with WakiTuuSiis in October and November!
We extend our gratitude to Kyra Royo Fay, our guest curator for this exhibition.