Artist Talk and Reception: Confluence
Description
Indigenous artist Sonny Assu will deliver an artist talk about his artistic practice with a focus on the current exhibition. This will be followed by an audience Q&A period.Additional Information
About the exhibition:
As a member of the Ligwiłda’xw of the Kwakwaka’wakw Nations on Vancouver Island, Sonny Assu confronts the impacts of Canada’s colonial history upon Indigenous People —including the loss of land, language, cultural belongings, traditional knowledge, and autonomy. Through his multimedia work, he seeks to spark meaningful dialogue around Indigenous realities, often weaving in humour and pop culture references to create meaningful connections with his audience. Drawing on the rich visual traditions and lived histories of his ancestors, Assu reclaims and reinterprets narratives of power, identity and authority through a contemporary lens that centres Indigenous vitality and perspectives.
This event takes place as part of Culture Days, with thanks to SaskCulture’s sponsorship through the support of Sask Lotteries
When
Sep 27 2025, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Where
Dunlop Central Gallery,
Event Type
Dunlop Art Gallery Exhibitions
Topic
Performance, Dunlop Art Gallery, Artist and Author Talks, Art