I Dream In Shapes and Shadows II
March 1-30, 2025
Weekdays 4:00 - 9:00 pm
Weekends 12:00 - 9:00 pm
nvrlnd. boutique: 1048 21 Ave SE
Free Admission
About
I Dream in Shapes and Shadows II is a visual art exhibition by Monica Ila. This interactive exhibition is inspired by local scenery and combines intricate paper sculptures with their shadows. Each element was drawn by hand and brought to life through a combination of hand and machine cutting techniques. Visitors are encouraged to become part of the interactive story featured at the nvrlnd. boutique throughout the month of March 2025. Monica Ila created her first installation in this series in St. John’s, Newfoundland for the Eastern Edge Gallery in 2023. She is honoured to be able to create this new body of work based on her hometown. The exhibition is possible thanks to support from the Canada Council of the Arts, Calgary Arts Development, the Festival of Animated Objects and the Canadian Academy of Mask and Puppetry.
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Festival of Animated Objects
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Acknowledging Land and People
I Dream In Shapes and Shadows II is based on the landscapes of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta. In the spirit of reconciliation, I acknowledge that we all live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the îethka Nakoda Nations (Chiniki, Bearspaw, Goodstoney), the Otipemisiwak Métis Government (Districts 5 and 6), and all people who make their homes within Treaty 7 territory. ​I acknowledge and give gratitude to the Indigenous peoples who have lived on and cared for these lands for generations.
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Special Thanks
This exhibition would not have been possible without support from the Canadian Council for the Arts, Calgary Arts Development, Eastern Edge Gallery, NVRLND. Arts Foundation, Festival of Animated Objects, and Canadian Academy of Mask and Puppetry.
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