On the cusp of the year of reconciliation many Canadians are discussing First Nations issues, past and present. One interesting element of this discussion that can be overlooked is diversity within and between First Nations. Canada is a country of cultural diversity and we extol this continually as part of our effort to understand our identity as a nation. However, little time is been given to explore and discuss the diversity within First Nations cultures.<\/p>\n

Haida-Ukrainian artist Trace Yeomans<\/strong> explores her own duality through a series of artwork titled Raven’s View.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Raven\u2019s View <\/em>is an intimate invitation to enter into the artist\u2019s cross-cultural worldview.<\/p>\n

Born into the Haida Raven clan Yeomans sees herself expressed in this mythological character. However, she is not only a Raven and has great affection for the traditions and culture passed down to her from her Ukrainian father.\u00a0 In this exhibition Yeomans offers viewers an opportunity to get into her head to see what her dreams and experiences have created. Her work is inspired by\u00a0the constantly changing world around her, life, love and humour. Her ideas, culture and personal experience are expressed in a visual dialogue that is full of life. Yeomans likes to deal with Life, not Theory. Her works insist on it and are infused with nature and narrative.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I decided to do a show with Fazakas Gallery I knew right away I wanted to paint a Raven themed show. I wanted to incorporate my ideas on love, humor and life changes into the pieces through “my view,” hence the name of the show Ravens View.”, explains artist Trace Yeomans<\/p>\n

“It seemed natural to call the show Raven\u2019s View since Raven is also my crest from my Haida heritage. I didn\u2019t want to leave out my Ukrainian heritage, which I am equally proud of, so I used bright colours in some of my paintings, similar to those seen on Ukrainian eggs. The Ravens in most of my paintings represent myself and how I look at things in my life\u201d – Trace Yeomans<\/p>\n

The exhibition will open at the Fazakas Gallery<\/strong> in Vancouver on 27th September 2014. For more details visit Fazakas Gallery<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Title: Friends at the Park <\/strong>(20″ x 24″ \u00a0 Oil on canvas)<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Title: Looking back at the past<\/strong> (48″ x 36″\u00a0\u00a0Oil on canvas)<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Title: Upon Reflection<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Title:\u00a0In her Shoes<\/strong>\u00a0(12″ x 12″ \u00a0 Oil on\u00a0board)<\/p>\n

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Title: Empty Nest<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Title: Ukrainian Raven<\/strong> (40″ x 30″ \u00a0 Oil on canvas)<\/p>\n

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Title: Anticipating Ravens<\/strong> (8″ x 8″ \u00a0 \u00a0Oil on canvas)<\/p>\n

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