Image: Charlene Vickers with her Ovoid Installation in "Your Old Way Kind of Vision" exhibition at The Libby Leshgold Gallery from June 1 - 30, 2024. Photo courtesy of the Artist.

Join us for a compelling pre-recorded artist talk with Charlene Vickers, presented as part of Griffin Art Projects' special programming for National Indigenous Peoples Day and National Indigenous History Month!

The Governor General of Canada proclaimed June 21 as National Indigenous Peoples Day in 1996, marking an occasion for Canadians to come together, reflect on, and celebrate the traditions, and knowledge of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. In celebration of this day, Griffin Art Projects conducts programming featuring Indigenous artists to highlight their perspectives, stories and artistic practices.

This year, we are excited to spotlight Charlene Vickers, an esteemed Vancouver-based artist of Wauzhushk Onigum Anishinaabe heritage.

In her talk, Charlene Vickers explores the creative process behind her remarkable work, She Listens for Her Voices, in the exhibition The Prop House: A Collection of One Million Objects, currently showcased at Griffin Art Projects until August 18th. Vickers will also provide valuable insights into her broader body of work, including her Ovoid Installation at the Libby Leshgold Gallery, and discuss how her art bridges traditional Anishinaabe crafts with contemporary forms.

Charlene Vickers is a Vancouver-based artist from Wauzhushk Onigum Anishinaabe First Nation in Kenora, Ontario. Raised in Toronto and living on the West Coast since 1990. Charlene employs a wide array of materials in her practice, including painting, sewn fiber assemblages, and wooden objects. Her use of these diverse mediums reflects a deep engagement with both traditional Anishinaabe crafts and contemporary art forms. Through her performances and music, she further bridges these cultural elements, transforming her pieces into living expressions of history and healing.