“Uprising” is the first ever retrospective of Belcourt’s 25-year career. Belcourt, a Metis artist who was born in nearby Scarborough, is best known for her acrylic paintings of floral patterns that mimic First Nations beadwork. Each work has an accompanying story, and aims to make a point on culture, identity and the natural world.
Belcourt’s work has been featured in national institutions like the National Gallery of Canada and Canadian Museum of History, and the McMichael Gallery will be borrowing several Belcourt works from other galleries to display a comprehensive summary of her career.
The exhibit will also include Belcourt’s collaborations with Isaac Murdoch, an Ashinaabe visual artist. Some of Murdoch’s images will also be included to provide more context on Belcourt’s career and the values she champions in her work. The gallery writes that:
“Together, these two artists produce powerful images that champion the restoration of balance between all living beings and the natural world, reflecting the deep traditions of Indigenous culture.”
Retrospective shows like this, often accompanied by art Books and other Promotional Products, are a major milestone in an artist’s career.
Uprising: The Power of Mother Earth will open on October 24 and run until February 2021 at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Vaughan.
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