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STARS & SPORES
This piece was created for an exhibition all about the relationships of mycelia and the forest called Symbiosis at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Running from Spring 2023 - Fall 2023
“The intimate and magical connectivity of the forest via mycelium is a beautiful love story of community care. Working together for the benefit of all is a powerful lesson. This circle represents the cyclical nature of all things — growth, death, rebirth, repeat. Mushrooms and plants work together to create habitat for all living things in the forest. The cosmic wren in the center goes beyond just the connectivity of the forest to the earth and exemplifies the interconnectedness of ALL things — the cosmos, bacteria, spores, and stars. These elements in the universe work together to create harmony. The Coast Salish components insinuate the connection we as indigenous people have with the land and give cultural significance to our non-human kin. This piece is a glimpse into the world of indigenous knowledge, ecological science, philosophy, and honouring those visible and invisible connections.”
“The intimate and magical connectivity of the forest via mycelium is a beautiful love story of community care. Working together for the benefit of all is a powerful lesson. This circle represents the cyclical nature of all things — growth, death, rebirth, repeat. Mushrooms and plants work together to create habitat for all living things in the forest. The cosmic wren in the center goes beyond just the connectivity of the forest to the earth and exemplifies the interconnectedness of ALL things — the cosmos, bacteria, spores, and stars. These elements in the universe work together to create harmony. The Coast Salish components insinuate the connection we as indigenous people have with the land and give cultural significance to our non-human kin. This piece is a glimpse into the world of indigenous knowledge, ecological science, philosophy, and honouring those visible and invisible connections.”
SMALL WORKS
The Ministry of Casual Living presents: Small Works Exhibition and Sale 2022. This show and sale will be taking place on Dec 3rd and 4th and will be up for the Dec 10th Open Studio Tour.
2022
2022
THE STORIES WE BELONG TO
A group show featuring the works of the 2022 Indigenous Emerging Artist Program at Open Space Gallery.
The Indigenous Emerging Artists Program (IEAP) was founded as a free and hands-on program to nurture, mentor and assist in the development of emerging Indigenous artists’ professional and creative practices. A small cohort of mentees between the ages of 15 to 30, whose Indigenous ancestry comes from anywhere in the world, explore a wide range of artistic practices and connect with established Indigenous artists through a series of workshops developed by each mentor specifically for the group.
This exhibition is the result of a year's worth of workshops between emerging and established Indigenous artists. Every other Sunday for most of the year the group gathered, shared and worked on various projects that have informed this exhibition and new ways of working and understanding together.
Ouroboros & ḰȽO¸EL
Acrylic on hide, 16"
The eternal snake that consumes itself is an ancient, multicultural symbol that represents self-reliance, eternity, and the cycle of life. It was said to be an archetypal symbol of the human psyche and symbolizes our ability to regenerate ourselves through self-reflection. It is a direct confrontation of our shadow selves, resulting in becoming whole and well-rounded.
ḰȽO¸EL (camas) is a symbol of relationship and reciprocity. Camas teaches us that we must give before we have the privilege of taking. ḰȽO¸EL meadows have been lovingly tended to since time immemorial, creating rich and biodiverse ecosystems called Garry Oak meadows. The practice of frequent, low intensity prescribed burning has been the main method of stewarding for thousands of years. The fire keeps the area clear of shrubs and trees, adds nutrients to the soil, and creates space for the flowers. Without human intervention —of burning and digging out the bulbs —the ground becomes hard, the bulbs become small and squished together, and the forest overtakes the grassland. This can also be a teaching of how we treat ourselves. We must give the love and attention to our wellbeing just as we give love to the land.
Snake Medicine
Serigraph, 8"x10"
The snake is a symbol of renewal and rebirth as it sheds what is no longer serving them and transforms into a better version of themselves. Plant medicines —nootka rose, KEXMIN seeds, and stinging nettle — with ancestors represented as rain soothe this uncomfortable yet necessary process. We can learn much from this graceful yet highly misunderstood creature as we move through different phases of our lives. The snake is introspective and capable of remediating intergenerational trauma. Healing is attainable, no matter how slow and painful it may be.
The Indigenous Emerging Artists Program (IEAP) was founded as a free and hands-on program to nurture, mentor and assist in the development of emerging Indigenous artists’ professional and creative practices. A small cohort of mentees between the ages of 15 to 30, whose Indigenous ancestry comes from anywhere in the world, explore a wide range of artistic practices and connect with established Indigenous artists through a series of workshops developed by each mentor specifically for the group.
This exhibition is the result of a year's worth of workshops between emerging and established Indigenous artists. Every other Sunday for most of the year the group gathered, shared and worked on various projects that have informed this exhibition and new ways of working and understanding together.
Ouroboros & ḰȽO¸EL
Acrylic on hide, 16"
The eternal snake that consumes itself is an ancient, multicultural symbol that represents self-reliance, eternity, and the cycle of life. It was said to be an archetypal symbol of the human psyche and symbolizes our ability to regenerate ourselves through self-reflection. It is a direct confrontation of our shadow selves, resulting in becoming whole and well-rounded.
ḰȽO¸EL (camas) is a symbol of relationship and reciprocity. Camas teaches us that we must give before we have the privilege of taking. ḰȽO¸EL meadows have been lovingly tended to since time immemorial, creating rich and biodiverse ecosystems called Garry Oak meadows. The practice of frequent, low intensity prescribed burning has been the main method of stewarding for thousands of years. The fire keeps the area clear of shrubs and trees, adds nutrients to the soil, and creates space for the flowers. Without human intervention —of burning and digging out the bulbs —the ground becomes hard, the bulbs become small and squished together, and the forest overtakes the grassland. This can also be a teaching of how we treat ourselves. We must give the love and attention to our wellbeing just as we give love to the land.
Snake Medicine
Serigraph, 8"x10"
The snake is a symbol of renewal and rebirth as it sheds what is no longer serving them and transforms into a better version of themselves. Plant medicines —nootka rose, KEXMIN seeds, and stinging nettle — with ancestors represented as rain soothe this uncomfortable yet necessary process. We can learn much from this graceful yet highly misunderstood creature as we move through different phases of our lives. The snake is introspective and capable of remediating intergenerational trauma. Healing is attainable, no matter how slow and painful it may be.
MYSTERIES OF THE AMBER FOREST
Bull kelp pillars created for the Shaw Centre of the Salish Sea for their exhibition all about seaweed. This show is on until Fall 2023.
2022
2022
ART IN KIOSKS
Uncovering Common Ground is a visual representation of the various projects that the youth participants of the UCG project were undertaking. It is a tribute to the work that Indigenous communities and allies are doing together to build relationships and mend the damage that colonization has imposed upon the land.
The hand symbolizes hard work in W̱SÁNEĆ culture; its loose translation in SENĆOŦEN is “my tools from creator to create gifts for the future.” Within the hand are some key points that detail the work that is being done. The woolly sunflower, stinging nettle, cedar tree, and clamshell are acknowledging the restoration that is occurring on the land and within cultures. The fire represents rebirth — a rising from the ashes — as well as a centrepiece for a community gathering. Tiny beads in the pinky finger symbolize connection through cultures and between generations, as well as meticulous work, beauty, and expression.
The WEXES (frog) in the center is representative of new beginnings, sharing, communication, and transformation. The frog is the keeper of the sacred; it communicates to us the beginning of spring. It possesses incredible transformative properties as it begins its life in the water as a tadpole and adapts to live on the land as an adult. Frog is a beautiful symbol of transforming relationships within communities, healing the land together, and bringing in a new era of peace.
The Art in Kiosks program enhances everyday artistic encounters and conversations in public space.
This program celebrates the creativity of local visual artists by temporary exhibition opportunities throughout the downtown core.
Artworks are displayed in rotating periods throughout the calendar year. The public is invited to seek out these artworks or experience them as they go about their day.
2022
The hand symbolizes hard work in W̱SÁNEĆ culture; its loose translation in SENĆOŦEN is “my tools from creator to create gifts for the future.” Within the hand are some key points that detail the work that is being done. The woolly sunflower, stinging nettle, cedar tree, and clamshell are acknowledging the restoration that is occurring on the land and within cultures. The fire represents rebirth — a rising from the ashes — as well as a centrepiece for a community gathering. Tiny beads in the pinky finger symbolize connection through cultures and between generations, as well as meticulous work, beauty, and expression.
The WEXES (frog) in the center is representative of new beginnings, sharing, communication, and transformation. The frog is the keeper of the sacred; it communicates to us the beginning of spring. It possesses incredible transformative properties as it begins its life in the water as a tadpole and adapts to live on the land as an adult. Frog is a beautiful symbol of transforming relationships within communities, healing the land together, and bringing in a new era of peace.
The Art in Kiosks program enhances everyday artistic encounters and conversations in public space.
This program celebrates the creativity of local visual artists by temporary exhibition opportunities throughout the downtown core.
Artworks are displayed in rotating periods throughout the calendar year. The public is invited to seek out these artworks or experience them as they go about their day.
2022
COMMUTE
The Commute bus shelter exhibit provided emerging artists the opportunity to participate in public art and exhibit their artworks on Lekwungen territory. The temporary installation was designed to encourage dialogue and new ways of thinking about neighbourhoods and public spaces, inspire local artists, and cultivate future public artists and audiences.
Three pieces were shown for a year in four month periods. I hoped to re-indigenize Indigenous spaces with Coast Salish art, despite the urban setting.
2019
Three pieces were shown for a year in four month periods. I hoped to re-indigenize Indigenous spaces with Coast Salish art, despite the urban setting.
2019
theDock // Centre for Social Impact
theDock is a social enterprise created for community and by community providing connection, access to learning, and unique networking events within an inspiring culture. They showcase rotating works of local artists to give artists a platform and add creativity to the work space.
JUNE 2021 - SEPTEMBER 2021
JUNE 2021 - SEPTEMBER 2021
FOR TIME IMMEMORIAL
2020 marked the ten-year anniversary of the First Peoples House on the campus of the University of Victoria located on Lekwungen territory. This exhibition focuses on Coast Salish title and relationship to land and how this is communicated through art.
2020
2020
UNTIL MAGAZINE
Saltwater Woman was featured in UNTIL Issue 8: Relationships. Artists were invited to submit works that explore relationships with human and non-human kin. My piece navigates the role women play in tending to medicines and holding traditional knowledge.
2020
2020
GROUNDWORK
groundwork is a print publication coming out of Open Space's Small Press Fest! Featuring the work of twenty-four local artists and writers, groundwork reflects on our relationships to the land, waters, and plant life around us through poetry, photography, illustration, essays, and a fold-out board game.
Saltwater woman makes another appearance. I love to advocate for the strong women in my community.
2020
Saltwater woman makes another appearance. I love to advocate for the strong women in my community.
2020
TO FISH AS FORMERLY
ȽḴÁLJ SDÁĆEṈ (moon tide) being shown at the Reef Net group exhibition at the Legacy Art Gallery. This exhibition showcased ancient Salish technology.
Curated by XEMŦOLTW̱ Dr. Nicholas Claxton and Katie Hughes.
With artists: TEMOSEN Charles Elliott, J,SIṈTEN John Elliott, Chris Paul, Dylan Thomas, Sarah Jim, Temoseng, aka Chasz Elliott and Colton Hash.
To Fish as Formerly tells the story of the SX̱OLE (the Reef Net Fishery) through contemporary art, traditional knowledge and historical documentation. The exhibition shares the story of the efforts of generations of W̱SÁNEĆ people who are revitalizing the belief systems, spirituality, knowledge and practices inherent to the SX̱OLE.
2020
Curated by XEMŦOLTW̱ Dr. Nicholas Claxton and Katie Hughes.
With artists: TEMOSEN Charles Elliott, J,SIṈTEN John Elliott, Chris Paul, Dylan Thomas, Sarah Jim, Temoseng, aka Chasz Elliott and Colton Hash.
To Fish as Formerly tells the story of the SX̱OLE (the Reef Net Fishery) through contemporary art, traditional knowledge and historical documentation. The exhibition shares the story of the efforts of generations of W̱SÁNEĆ people who are revitalizing the belief systems, spirituality, knowledge and practices inherent to the SX̱OLE.
2020
GOOD GRIEF
Our BFA group exhibition made up of the UVIC graduating class of art students in 2019. Here you can see my painted records on the far right wall. Our room was the informal "freak out" room.
2019
2019
FIELD GUIDE FOR LISTENERS
Field Guides for Listeners is a multidisciplinary project by Jay White (filmmaker & visual artist) and Jenni Schine (sound artist & community-engaged researcher). Since 2017, Jay and Jenni have taken part in a series of art residencies at the remote Salmon Coast Field Station located in Musgmagw Dzawada’enuwx territory (aka: the Broughton Archipelago, BC). From this experience, they hoped to create a podcast, graphic novel, and installation about salmon health, salmon acquaculture, and the science that takes place far from the eyes (and ears) of most Canadians.
Tiffany Joseph and I were invited to speak at their opening receptions about the connection between environmental restoration and art. My piece "Simultaneity" was shown at this exhibition.
Tiffany Joseph and I were invited to speak at their opening receptions about the connection between environmental restoration and art. My piece "Simultaneity" was shown at this exhibition.
W̱SÁNEĆ ART
Artists work from W̱SÁNEĆ was shown at the Sidney Museum. The museum wanted to honour the traditional territory on which it resides and celebrate the talented artists of these homelands.
MELINDAS BISCOTTI
Artist of the Month exhibition at Sidney's own Melinda's Biscotti.
2019
2019
FUN ART SHOW
Hosted by the McTavish Academy of Art on the Saanich peninsula with a play on words title (Fun opposed to Fine). Local artists showcased their works from paintings to sculptures.
Shown here are some of my early works. All nature inspired and somewhat psychedelic.
2018
Shown here are some of my early works. All nature inspired and somewhat psychedelic.
2018
BEGINNINGS
A show for emerging artists and established artists who are pursuing experimentation. Exhibited at the Coast Collective Gallery in Colwood BC.
Beginnings is right.
2018
Beginnings is right.
2018
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