Presencing: Works on paper from the Salish Weave Collection
Presencing showcases a selection of works on paper from the Salish Weave Collection. Dedicated to celebrating the resurgence of Coast Salish art forms, the Salish Weave Collection features emerging and established artists who draw upon traditions in Salish art while expanding conventions and working within contemporary contexts. Highlighting works by esteemed artists Andy Everson, lessLIE, John Marston, Luke Marston, Johnny Maynard Junior, Chris Paul and Dylan Thomas, this exhibition asserts a diversity of approaches to visual storytelling of Coast Salish life, history and worldviews.
The Burnaby Art Gallery manages the City of Burnaby Permanent and Art Education Collections, the only public art collections in Canada dedicated to works on paper. The significant donation of works from the Salish Weave Collection has forever strengthened the representation of Indigenous presence within the City of Burnaby Art Collections, enabling the Burnaby Art Gallery to share, celebrate and learn from Coast Salish artists and their communities.
This exhibition coincides with National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day. Recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples throughout the month of June, and join us on Saturday, June 21 from 3-7 pm for a free community celebration at Civic Square.
