$13 – $26
I Use My Haida Eyes: The History Robes of Jut-ke-Nay–Hazel Wilson
A powerful collection of 51 Haida history robes documenting pivotal moments from pre-contact legends to colonial legacies.
When Sat, Aug 1 · 5:00 PM – Sun, Aug 2 · 12:00 AM 5:00 PM – Sun, Aug 2 · 12:00 AM
Where Museum of Anthropology (MOA) 6393 NW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2, Canada Open in Google Maps
Getting There UBC Exch ~880m away
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About this event
This exhibition explores a singular body of work by late Haida artist Jut-ke-Nay–Hazel Wilson, featuring 51 powerful history robes. Created between 2005 and 2006, these painted and appliquéd robes document pivotal episodes of Haida history from an Indigenous perspective. The collection ranges from ancestral stories of the pre-contact period to the artist's own childhood experiences in Haida Gwaii. By expanding on traditional button-blanket techniques, Wilson's work pushes into the realm of history painting and innovative folk art. This is the first time nearly the entire landmark series has been displayed publicly at MOA.