HUMBER COLLEGE COMMUNITY UPDATE
Welcome back! At Humber Lakeshore, September always brings a sense of excitement and renewal. I look forward to seeing more students and staff on campus this term. This fall is one of transition and it feels different than last year. The world has learned how to better cope with COVID-19 and vaccination rates are on the rise. This is uncharted territory and we’re navigating it together. The campus is changing, too. One of my favourite art installations has moved on, but not before leaving a lasting impression on our community. Since November 2019, Cover Up (The Reveal) has been an important part of our campus culture. You have probably seen it – a 9-ft bronze statue of a man reaching for his hood in front of C Cottage. It was created by British artist Thomas J Price, whose work explores social identity and challenges the underrepresentation and misconception of Black people. Cover Up was part of a larger exhibit curated by the Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery that highlights Price’s art, on loan from the Rennie Collection in Vancouver. When Price visited at the launch, he went to Humber’s Lakeshore campus and learned about its history. Then, he chose Cover Up’s exact location.
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Photo:Chiara Filicetti The piece was deinstalled and transported back to Vancouver last month. Humber College is fortunate to have partnered with the Power Plant to bring this thoughtprovoking piece to Lakeshore. Cover Up inspired many people to pause, reflect and engage in meaningful conversations about race, equity and privilege. Cover Up was part of Humber’s Campus as a Canvas initiative. Humber Galleries is extending
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