[BCMA] [media release - Caetani Cultural Centre] Artist-in-Residence is Calling Out to the Community for Information That Could Help Her Project

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

*Public Service AnnouncementFor Immediate Release*

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE IS CALLING OUT TO THE COMMUNITY FOR INFORMATION THAT
COULD HELP HER PROJECT

Who: Jihee Min, Artist in Residence
What: Welcome Reception
Where: Caetani Cultural Centre (back courtyard)
When: Wednesday, May 11 @ 6-8PM

We are pleased to present Jihee Min, Vernon's newest artist-in-residence
for the Fresh!AiR art & environment themed residency hosted by the Caetani
Cultural Centre in partnership with the Allan Brooks Nature Centre. There
will be a welcome reception at the Caetani Centre for Jihee on Wednesday
evening to introduce her to the community - all are welcome. During her
6-week residency, Min is developing a body of work that explores the flora
and fauna of the Okanagan, specifically focusing on connecting the local
animals to the symbolic and mythical creatures from various cultural
folklore, from which she hopes to draw metaphors which speak to Canada’s
multiculturalism.

Min is looking to speak with those who might have stories to share about
the local animals, and especially birds. Working out of the Allan Brooks
Nature Centre, Min is drawing influence from Major Allan Brooks himself,
who was an ornithologist and a bird artist. Coupled with her own personal
beliefs in the spiritual power of birds, she is especially interested in
stories of winged creatures that are local to the Okanagan. Birds generally
symbolize freedom for their ability to fly and many cultures believe that
they signify eternal life, a link between heaven and earth. Looking for
Canadian connotation for certain species of birds, Min hopes the research
will lead to a unique storyline with layers of cultural symbolism,
exploring the complex relationship between time, memory, culture and
landscape. Her research will conclude with a presentation at the Allan
Brooks Nature centre in June.

If you’ve had any magical encounters with animals in the Okanagan or have
stores that have been passed down that you are willing to share, please
join Jihee Wednesday evening at the Caetani House or reach her at
JMinStudio33 at gmail.com. She looks forward to hearing your stories.

Min’s residency is made possible through a partnership between the Caetani
Cultural Centre and the Allan Brooks Nature Centre, and funded by the
Ontario Arts Council.

Please note that due to construction on Pleasant Valley Road, access to the
Caetani Cultural Centre might be limited, however there is additional
parking on 22nd Street (behind the Caetani House), with access through the
back gate. For more information, please visit our website www.caetani.ca or
feel free to give us a call 250-275-1525.


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Gabrielle Strong
Program & Events Coordinator
Caetani Cultural Centre
www.caetaniculturalcentre.org
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