The images and objects featured in this exhibition draw from rich literary, poetic, and mythological traditions. Although different in media, style, production, and motivation— a thematic continuity of storytelling prevails. More than three dozen works of art drawn from the WAG's collection contribute to A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words. Included are two ink drawings by Bertram Brooker, inspired by the writings of Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky. Also on view is Metis artist Rosalie Favell's captivating photograph entitled I awoke to find my spirit had returned 1999 , reimagining an episode from the story The Wizard of Oz. Engaging, large scale contemporary ceramic work by Akio Takamori, Maurice Savoie, and Jordon Van Sewell refer to mythological legends from ancient Greece, Rome, and China. Aboriginal myths and legends are invoked by the work of Norval Morisseau, Jackson Beardy, Abraham Anghik Ruben and Kiugak Ashoona. div.
Event Details. Location:
300 Memorial Boulevard