All Dressed Up — Cultural showcase at AGSM
‘Important to hear from Indigenous voices,’ executive director says
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This article was published 30/01/2018 (2793 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
I find it fascinating to hear the many different opinions of artistic expression. It is such a mystical world where constraints and boundaries need not hinder the expression of the artist.
The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba does such a wonderful job of making Brandon much more interesting. For such a small gallery, it really creates a large and wonderful place to learn and experience other ideas, places, times and ideas.
On Jan. 25, approximately 140 people attended the opening reception of two incredible exhibits. “In Dialogue,” in the main gallery, shows us a glimpse into the complex conversations that Indigenous artists are having across Canada. “A Healthy Neighbourhood: Voices of Indigenous Youth,” in the community gallery, gives a voice to Indigenous artists and youth by sharing stories and images that help us think about what makes a neighbourhood healthy.
“It’s important to hear from Indigenous voices because they make up such a large percentage of our population, said John Jampton, executive director at the AGSM. “Not only do we have a legal and ethical responsibility to help lift each other up as a community, but it also makes our lives better across the board when we learn from all members in our communities.”
The main gallery exhibit features 11 artists primarily from Canada, as well as Indigenous artists from Alaska, Mexico and Sweden, and has been in the works for two-and-a-half years. The community gallery show featured eight local artists and is part of a larger multi-year project being directed by Kathy Moscou.
One of the fascinating exhibits is the 10,966-pound wood pile which took approximately five hours to stack. The wood will be carried out through the course of the exhibition to be used in sweat lodge ceremonies. If you have not made time to check out the local gallery, mark your calendar and check out this exhibit which will run until March 24.
One of the other amazing reasons to check out exhibits on opening reception night is the free wine, beer and finger foods provided. The food for this reception was provided by Karla’s International Foods and Suzie Bone made the bannock.
» Mariah Phillips is a longtime Brandon resident and lead singer in the band Misty Street. She will be dropping into many of the major social events in the Wheat City. This column will run regularly, depending on the community’s social calendar. If you have an event you think deserves notice in The Sun, send information to opinion@brandonsun.com.
