Mar 25, 2024
We have exciting news to share! The following Indigenous artists from across Canada have been selected to create artwork for Ādisōke, home of our future Central branch:
- Dee Barsy, Skownan First Nation, based in Winnipeg, will produce artwork for the interior Pimisi entrance.
- Mary Anne Barkhouse, ʼNa̱mǥis First Nation, based in Haliburton Highlands, will produce an exterior sculpture series for the facility.
- Destiny Swiderski, Red River Métis, based on Vancouver Island, and Jaimie Isaac, Sagkeeng First Nation, based in Winnipeg, will produce artwork for the exterior pillars of the facility.
- Naomi Blondin, Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg First Nation, and Verna Stevens, Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg First Nation based in Ottawa, will produce artwork for the Indigenous circular lodge.
- Emily Brascoupé, Claire Brascoupé and Mairi Brascoupé, Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg First Nation, based in Ottawa will produce artwork for the exterior and interior glazing.
- Barry Pottle, Nunatsiavut, based in Ottawa will provide original photographs for the facility.
- Katherine Takpannie, Nunavut, based in Ottawa, will provide original photographs for the facility.
Have a look at our “Get to know the artists” video down below. Over the coming months, we will be featuring these artists and how their art is progressing, stay tuned!