Exhibition celebrates the life and work of artist and Indigenous activist
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The late Joane Cardinal-Schubert was an artist, and an activist who fought for the right of First Nations artists to exhibit their work in museums and galleries alongside the work of non-indigenous artists The exhibition, The Writing on the Wall: Works of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert, RCA is an examination of her work and will be on display at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery (MAG) May 5th to August 12th, 2108. Cardinal-Schubert’s work is a deep exploration of her personal investigations into her Kainai heritage, and Canada’s colonial history. It represents issues that concerned her: identity, history, the environment.
The Writing on the Wall: Works of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert, RCA reflects the cyclical nature of Joane Cardinal-Schubert’s (1942-2009) work, including pivotal pieces in painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, ceramic, and installation. The works are drawn from collections from across Canada including, the National Gallery of Canada, many private collections and the participation of the artist’s son and widow in recreating several of her installation pieces.
“The Writing on the Wall presents the work of very gifted artist whose work was fueled by her passion for justice and recognition for First Nations people,” says Lorna Johnson, Executive Director, “and her profound love for the environment. She invented unique and powerful visual languages to communicate her ideas. Her work shows the results of her research into the history of First Nations people and her personal inner journey to explore the depth and nuance of her identity. When you see her work assembled in this exhibition, you become aware of what a leader and visionary she was. The MAG is honoured to present this exhibition.”
“This exhibition is about learning, unlearning, and relearning stories and history,” says Lindsey Sharman, exhibition curator. “Each piece has a story and is a reaction to what was happening around the artist, around the country, and around the world when they were created. And although they are all tied to a place and a time, they are addressing issues that are relevant still.”
