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Mandarin Tour: Stepping Into the Circle: Aaron Nelson-Moody/Tawx’sin Yexwulla
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Location
West Vancouver Art Museum
680 17th Street
West Vancouver, BC
Access
Free.
Offered in Mandarin.
Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
Join us for a tour led in Mandarin of the West Vancouver Art Museum’s exhibition, Stepping Into the Circle: Aaron Nelson-Moody/Tawx’sin Yexwulla.
The word stélmexw in the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh language has been historically translated as a noun, “human being.” However, recent discussions among Elders and knowledge keepers found this translation to be inaccurate. It is now widely understood as “being human,” a verb signals the privilege and responsibility that comes along with active participation in a community.
Aaron Nelson-Moody’s 30 year-long career encompasses carving, graphic design, and metalwork. As both an artist and educator, community has been fundamental to his artistic approach. This exhibition highlights his activism and advocacy work, as well as the collaborative nature of his working style. While artists of all cultures invite onlookers to ponder the existence of life on Earth, Nelson-Moody’s work is often conceived with a strong intention to create opportunities for profound connection and shared learning. In doing so, Nelson-Moody’s artistic approach actively seeks to create tangible positive change. Using art in the broadest sense of the word—art as cultural encounter; art as protest; art as process; art as teacher—Nelson-Moody invites others in reflection and conversation.
Links
- Event Webpage westvancouverartmuseum.ca
Organizer
West Vancouver Art Museum
The West Vancouver Art Museum builds awareness of diverse forms of contemporary and historical art, architecture, and design, engaging audiences with issues and ideas central to the community and the world beyond.
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