Forest: Breath of Life Image; Angelo Cavagnaro / “Kalum Guno”: “The Return of NaxNox”
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he Cowichan Public Art Gallery is pleased to present Forest: Breath of Life, recent works by artists living and practising in British Columbia. This show will explore the multi-faceted nature of forests: as home to a vast number of flora and fauna; as a source of beauty, healing and solace to humans; as a resource to be harvested; as an ecosystem under threat; and as a source of every breath we take.
This exhibition is cosponsored by Sierra Club BC, an environmental charity that provides educational programs, science-based reports, and other tools to explore how communities can thrive while respecting their environment. The Cowichan Public Art Gallery (CPAG) is based on a vision to bring world42
class exhibits to Duncan and to assemble a permanent collection of outstanding contemporary art. It aims to bring great art here from around the province and the world, honouring our local artists, inviting cultural tourism and offering educational programs for all ages. When communities utilize public art as a tool for growth and stability, they tend to thrive. In conjunction with the exhibition, Sierra Club will host an online panel discussion on Tuesday, August 17, at 7:00 PM. This event is free but registration is required. Notable artists, students and environmental activists will discuss the intersection between arts and societal engagement. To register, go to: https:// sierraclub.bc.ca/forest-breathof-life-panel-discussion/
Written by Becky Hazell, Director, Cowichan Public Art Gallery
