Is going to events actually making a comeback during this pandemic? Well slowly, and only for some things including a new art exhibit that will open up on October 21.

This new gallery, Resurgence: Indigequeer Identities will be hitting the Vancouver art scene tomorrow and will highlight the work of four up and coming 2Spirit artists. The exhibit is on display at The Bill Reid Gallery from October 21- January 24.

The artwork on display delves into themes of what it is like to be Indigenous and queer explored from the personal stories and view points of four Indigequeer artists all from different tribes and communities in the Northwest Coast region.

The four artists on display are, Levi Nelson (Lil’wat First Nation), Jaz Whitford (Secwepemc), Morgan Whitehead (Plains Cree) and Raven John (Coast Salish/Sto:lo). Their artwork reflects how they see themselves and how they identify within their community in a raw and personal way. It explores the challenges they face, the resilience they have and ultimately the love and life they experience.

Their pieces are in multiple mediums including, portraits, jewelry, clothing and many others for an array of things to explore.

The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art was created in 2008 to celebrate the art and culture of the extremely diverse groups of indigenous people within Northwest Coast. It continues to shed light on indigenous culture by bringing  forms of art from these communities to the general public.

The gallery is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11-5 and tickets are available here! If you are of indigenous decent this exhibit is completely free but don’t worry prices are low and come at an even more discounted rate for students!

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