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New art series UnikKausiga — 'my story' — depicts the life stories of Inuk Elder Ellen Ford – CBC.ca
A new collaborative art series between artist Jennifer Young and Inuk Elder Ellen Ford documents the stories of Ford’s life through encaustic paintings.
Young, a retired management consultant, spent most of her time working with Indigenous communities, including with Ford’s daughter, Valeri Pilgrim, and it was during one of Pilgrim’s visits to Young’s studio in St. John’s that the idea for the series — titled UnikKausiga, an Inuttitut word that means “my story” — was sparked.
Young says she was fascinated by Ford’s stories and wanted to collaborate with her. As a non-Indigenous person Young said, she believes working together to tell stories is an important part of the reconciliation process.
“We need Indigenous and non-Indigenous working together to tell stories, to understand them, to understand the impact of them. And her stories are beautiful, it was just such an easy thing to want to translate,” said Young.
Encaustic painting involves using a heated medium to create the artwork. For her paintings, Young melted together beeswax and tree resin and added layers to the paintings, scraping layers of the wax away to showcase the colours underneath, even embedding wax moulds and photographs printed on tissue paper.
Young had been working on encaustic maps of different places around the province, one of those being Hebron, a resettled community north of Nain that is now a National Historic Site of Canada. When Pilgrim saw the map she told Young about her mother’s connection to the area, and the series was born.
Stories from the heart
When Ford was first approached by Young, she says, she couldn’t believe someone would want to tell her stories through their artwork but she became intrigued and even a little excited about the process.
Ford told Young stories about her parents, living off the land, attending boarding schools in Labrador and going to St. Anthony, on Newfoundland’s Northern Peninsula. When Ford’s parents would go to their gathering place in the winter, she would stay in Nain at the boarding school. When Ford was eight years old there was no teacher at the boarding school in Nain and she had to go to the Yale School in North West River.
“Growing up sometimes there were hard times, but the best times that I really enjoyed was when we’d go off on the land and be gone for most [of the year]. Then of course, it was come back going to school, which I wasn’t really fussy about but I went anyway, because of course, you listen to your parents,” said Ford.
Ford says she “couldn’t get over” Young’s paintings and is proud of the work they created together, with her favourite the one about her story of going egging — harvesting eggs from nests — with her sister on an island between Nain and Hopedale.
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The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House has reopened its doors to the public after a fire swept through the historic building in central London. While the gallery has resumed operations, the rest of the iconic site remains closed “until further notice.”
On Saturday, approximately 125 firefighters were called to the scene to battle the blaze, which sent smoke billowing across the city. Fortunately, the fire occurred in a part of the building not housing valuable artworks, and no injuries were reported. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.
Despite the disruption, art lovers queued outside the gallery before it reopened at 10:00 BST on Sunday. One visitor expressed his relief, saying, “I was sad to see the fire, but I’m relieved the art is safe.”
The Clark family, visiting London from Washington state, USA, had a unique perspective on the incident. While sightseeing on the London Eye, they watched as firefighters tackled the flames. Paul Clark, accompanied by his wife Jiorgia and their four children, shared their concern for the safety of the artwork inside Somerset House. “It was sad to see,” Mr. Clark told the BBC. As a fan of Vincent Van Gogh, he was particularly relieved to learn that the painter’s famous Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear had not been affected by the fire.
Blaze in the West Wing
The fire broke out around midday on Saturday in the west wing of Somerset House, a section of the building primarily used for offices and storage. Jonathan Reekie, director of Somerset House Trust, assured the public that “no valuable artefacts or artworks” were located in that part of the building. By Sunday, fire engines were still stationed outside as investigations into the fire’s origin continued.
About Somerset House
Located on the Strand in central London, Somerset House is a prominent arts venue with a rich history dating back to the Georgian era. Built on the site of a former Tudor palace, the complex is known for its iconic courtyard and is home to the Courtauld Gallery. The gallery houses a prestigious collection from the Samuel Courtauld Trust, showcasing masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Among the notable works are pieces by impressionist legends such as Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne, and Vincent Van Gogh.
Somerset House regularly hosts cultural exhibitions and public events, including its popular winter ice skating sessions in the courtyard. However, for now, the venue remains partially closed as authorities ensure the safety of the site following the fire.
Art lovers and the Somerset House community can take solace in knowing that the invaluable collection remains unharmed, and the Courtauld Gallery continues to welcome visitors, offering a reprieve amid the disruption.
Sudbury’s annual art and music festival is marking a significant milestone this year, celebrating its long-standing impact on the local cultural scene. The festival, which has grown from a small community event to a major celebration of creativity, brings together artists, musicians, and visitors from across the region for a weekend of vibrant performances and exhibitions.
The event features a diverse range of activities, from live music performances to art installations, workshops, and interactive exhibits that highlight both emerging and established talent. This year’s milestone celebration will also honor the festival’s history by showcasing some of the artists and performers who have contributed to its success over the years.
Organizers are excited to see how the festival has evolved, becoming a cornerstone of Sudbury’s cultural landscape. “This festival is a celebration of creativity, community, and the incredible talent we have here in Sudbury,” said one of the event’s coordinators. “It’s amazing to see how it has grown and the impact it continues to have on the arts community.”
With this year’s milestone celebration, the festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a full lineup of exciting events, workshops, and performances that will inspire and engage attendees of all ages.
The festival’s milestone is not just a reflection of its past success but a celebration of the continued vibrancy of Sudbury’s arts scene.
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