Art In The Lobby
I found this wonderful work of carved wood in the lobby of yesterday's building at 180 Queen St W and it has to be one of the best works I've seen in a long time. It is by Susan Point, a First Nations artist from the west coast, and was done in 2006 and is titled "Ongoing Journey". Her explanation is - "pays tribute to all those involved in treaty negotiations. Paddles were traditionally held point up as canoes approached shoreline settlements, in a salute for peace or a sign for parley". Very suitable for a federal court building!
13 comments:
I love this
Awesome ;-)
Beautiful.
A very apt title indeed!
I love the symbolism of this art and agree it is appropriate for the space it's in.
The paddles are beautiful and the explanation is heart-rending for we know so often peace and parley were passed over in favor of violence and theft of lands; at least in this country.
What a great find, these are both beautiful and symbolic.
That would be something I would like to have. Beautiful.
They do brighten up the space and give visitors something to think about.
Stylish!:)
What's treaty worth these days on the open market?
Very interesting fact about paddles up. Love these, and the modern totem too!
What an awesome piece. Love the colors, really love the inspiration
I do like those!
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