[BCMA] Press Release-EXHIBITION OPENING

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

*For Immediate Release*

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May 30, 2014

*Exhibition: /Gina suuda tl'l xasii ~ Came to tell something/ *

*June 28 -- December 31*

*Opening: June 28 *

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/"The art and knowledge in this exhibition is simply incredible, but 
perhaps even more exceptional is the generosity and trust of those 
who've shared their personal treasures and stories with us all. These 
are not just pieces of art -- they tell of one's history, one's way of 
life, one's way of knowing."/

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/Gina suuda tl'l _x_asii ~ Came to tell something/features a wide range 
of historical and contemporary traditional Haida art created for and 
used within Haida society. Poised to educate and inspire through a 
visually stimulating and culturally intimate sharing of Haida art and 
culture, this exhibition//promises to make an important and lasting 
contribution to the preservation and continuation of Haida art and its 
role within Haida society.

In its social function, Haida art -- both visual and performance -- is a 
companion to our Haida language, it "comes to tell something" -- 
recording and communicating history from the time of the supernatural 
through to events of today; conveying family lineage, social standing, 
and relationships with others; expressing our connection to the 
supernatural and affirming our inseparable relationship to, and 
dependency upon, the lands and waters of Haida Gwaii. It also serves an 
important economic function within our nation.

Curated by Nika Collison under the guidance of Haida artists and 
scholars Evelyn Vanderhoop, Isabel Rorick, Robert Davidson, James Hart 
and Guujaaw, the exhibition//consists of an amazing and rare array of 
ancestral treasures from the early 1800s through to the time of Bill 
Reid, alongside the works of over 35 contemporary artists -- emerging to 
master -- who have shared their knowledge and experience in the 
construction, use, traditions and spiritual connections of our numerous 
Haida art forms.

An accompanying publication, released later this summer, expands upon 
the knowledge, stories and artworks in the exhibition and features 
additional pieces of cultural significance such as monumental poles, 
canoes and rare ancestral treasures held elsewhere.

Planned programming includes artist talks, roundtable discussions, 
storytelling, sharing of Haida song, opportunities to witness artists in 
the midst of their creations and more. /Gina suuda tl'l _x_asii ~ //Came 
to tell something/provides multiple layers of access to knowledge and 
inspiration for new, emerging, senior and master artists and offers the 
general public a personal and visually stimulating glimpse into Haida 
art and culture.

For more information, please contact, Haida Gwaii Museum curator, Nika 
Collison at (604) 837 -- 9947

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-- 
Scott Marsden
Director
Haida Gwaii Museum

#2 Second Beach Road
Skidegate BC V0T 1S0
250.559.4643 x 245

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