Identifying Self Exhibition at the Yates

 








Here are my two contributions for the identifying self exhibition organized by Raija Abbott in collaboration with Darcy from Casa. These are 11x14” silver gelatin prints. One is a self portrait of myself pulling my mustache, a common thing I do. The other is my grandfather exploring the land he owns in Manitoba. I felt he represented my cultural aspect required for the exhibition as that is where our family unites often, and he has been a huge aspect in my life offering all of his wisdom. 

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