UWAG - Greg Staats: embrace of the longhouse
Open until Apr 30
University of Waterloo Art Gallery
263 Philip St.
Free
Organized by University of Waterloo Art Gallery
Wampum is the medium of truth and intention by recording the heart and good mind of the Hodinöhsö:ni’. Within the Hodinöhsö:ni’ Condolence Ceremony to recognize and resolve grief, the transformative orality of At the Edge of the Woods is 4 reciprocal speeches followed by actions of exchange of codified white wampum strands embodying life and light, that elevate the good mind.
Digital photography printed on matte coated vinyl. Produced in partnership with University of Waterloo Art Gallery and Longhouse Labs.
Greg Staats is Skarù:reˀ (Tuscarora) / Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) b. 1963, Ohsweken, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. He is a Toronto-based artist and the recipient of the 2024 Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts.
University of Waterloo Art Gallery, East Campus Hall, Room 1239, 263 Phillip St., Waterloo. Free. Gallery hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 12–5 pm or by appointment.