We are very excited to welcome our first travelling art exhibit, curated and managed by TREX. Until January 22nd 2025, explore the Cradle exhibit, located on the upper floor of Triwood Community Association.
About The Exhibit: Cradle
Canada is a young country, but many who settle here come from regions which lay claim to being sites of the oldest civilizations on earth: regions known as ‘cradles of civilization’. Throughout their long and tumultuous histories, these regions provided many of the building blocks upon which contemporary societies rest.
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibition, Cradle presents the work of three artists, currently residing in Edmonton, who originally come from regions associated with cradles of civilization in the Middle East and South-East Asia. Arriving in Canada as economic immigrants or refugees from war and conflict, each of these artists is a storyteller, sharing in their artworks ancient and rich cultural histories and legacies.
While concerned with specific places and people in their works, however, these artists also strive to address more universal concerns to demonstrate that, regardless of where people come from, we are one people with similar dreams and desires.
Cradle features works by Hanny Al Khoury, originally from Palestine; Riaz Mehmood, originally from Pakistan; and Aboud Salman, originally from Syria. This exhibition was curated by Shane Golby, TREX, Region 2, for the Art Gallery of Alberta.
Visit Triwood Community Association while open (Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm) and enjoy the art from these three great artists. There are many resources available for all ages to learn more about the artists and art generally! Read through the Interpretive Guide & Hands-On Activities for exploring the Cradle Exhibit.
About TREX
The TREX program strives to ensure every Albertan has an opportunity to see professionally curated visual art exhibitions in their community. Venues include schools, libraries, healthcare centres, seniors centres, and smaller rural institutions and galleries throughout the province. The program showcases the AFA’s extensive provincial art collection and the work of contemporary Alberta artists. For more information, visit https://www.albertasocietyofartists.com/trex-home/ or contact Ashley Slemming, Manager/Curator • TREX Southwest • The Alberta Society of Artists Suite 222, 1235 26 Avenue SE, Calgary AB T2G 1R7 • Email: trex@albertasocietyofartists.com • Phone: 403.262.4669
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