Brush of The Ancestors

  Brush of The Ancestors! In more ways than one, Indigenous art is more than just a visual expression; it is living history carried through many generations to this day. It is essential and exciting to acknowledge and embrace the beauty of historic First Nation culture and beliefs through art. Art is a form of communication that words themselves cannot express.  According to The Canadian Encyclopedia, Indigenous art dates back as far as 80,000 years.  Take a LOOK! Canadian Encyclopedia: Bone, Queen Charlotte Islands, BC, Haida (courtesy ROM).     Indigenous art not only allows its audience to feel moved by its visual presence but also to embrace the cultural traditions, stories, and history, as it carries weight from the time period in which it was made. From visual arts, to textiles & beads, to carvings, paintings, performances and ceremonies, all of these forms of art work together to tell stories. Many common themes and backstories behind art have s...