Saturday, November 16, 1-3 pm
Open to all ages | People under 14 should be accompanied by an adult.
Free | Pre-registration is required. Email admin@strutsgallery.ca
Join Open Studio Artist in Residence Alex Balkam for an image making workshop suitable for all ages. Alex will begin by sharing insights into his artistic practice, offering a look at his creative process, which incorporates trail camera imagery, painting, brain tanning and analogue film. Participants will have the opportunity to generate images from a selection of waisisk / animal species within the Tintamarre National Wildlife Area and contribute to a large painting at the gallery. Of special interest are species which formerly ranged across Mi’kma’ki before local extinctions, such as Qalipu / Caribou and Apistane’wj / American marten. Participants will contribute to a large painting at the gallery. No prior experience is needed—everyone is welcome to take part in this interactive, hands-on exploration of animal imagery. Dress for the possibility of a mess.
About the Artist
A member of Wasoqopa'q First Nation based out of Soqmkiknuk, Mi'kma'ki (Shelburne, NS), Alex integrates research in Mi'kmaw oral, material, and visual culture within a contemporary artistic practice.Inspired by his time as a Cultural Interpreter stewarding the petroglyphs of Kejimkujik National Park — including depictions of qalipu/caribou — his residency at Struts considers local extinctions of once great qalipu herds across Mi'kma'ki.
We acknowledge the support from the Canada Council for the Arts and Arts Culture NB.#ArtsCultureNB
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