Join us for an artist talk with Bangishimo, whose exhibition, The Medicines We Carry, is on view from 10 February to 12 May 2024.
About the Event
Join us for an artist talk with Bangishimo, whose exhibition, The Medicines We Carry, is on view from 10 February to 12 May 2024. Curated by Darryn Doull with Fitsum Areguy and Shalaka Jadhav, the exhibition is the product of Bangishimo’s time as the 2023 Artist-in-Residence with the City of Kitchener. Their series of photographic portraits and custom garments created with natural materials are intimate glimpses into local Indigenous, racialized and Black communities. This talk with discuss this most recent body of work alongside a broader perspective on their photography and community building.
Artist Talk with Bangishimo
Thursday, 22 February
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. │ Free to attend
About the Artist
Bangishimo (They/Them) is an IndigiQueer Anishinaabe originally from Couchiching First Nation located on Treaty #3 territory. They currently reside in so-called Kitchener located along the Grand River. Bangishimo is a community organizer, educator, and advocate. Their focus is creating space for communities to come together allowing for Black, Indigenous and racialized voices to be heard. They are currently one of the co-founders of O:se Kenhionhata:tie also known as Land Back Camp. Their advocacy and photography have allowed them to visit over sixteen countries, taking photos and sharing the stories of those they meet along the way. Bangishimo's work has been featured in numerous publications and has had their work on display throughout Waterloo Region. Bangishimo won the Briarpatch Writing in the Margins Contest - Photography Category (2020), was voted Best Photographer (2021, 2023) and Best Community Leader (2023) in the Community Edition and was the City of Kitchener’s first Indigenous Artist-in-Residence (2022-23).
Artist Talks are generously sponsored by
1) Bangishimo, Process shot from Artist-in-Residence, 2023. Photo by Conan Stark. © Conan Stark.
2) Bangishimo bio photo courtesy of the Artist, by Erik O’Neill.
When
February 22nd, 2024 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location
101 queen street
Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery, ON n2h6p7-n2h6p7
Canada
Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery, ON n2h6p7-n2h6p7
Canada
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