Indigenous Artists Spotlighted in New Granville Island Exhibit
A collaborative show features emerging First Nations artists exploring themes of identity, land, and language through contemporary sculpture and painting.
A new exhibit on Granville Island is drawing crowds and critical acclaim for its compelling celebration of Indigenous voices in contemporary art. The exhibit, titled “Roots and Resonance,” features the work of 12 emerging First Nations artists from across British Columbia.
Through mixed media, sculpture, and large-format painting, the exhibit tackles themes of land stewardship, cultural revival, and resistance. One piece by Kwantlen artist Eliza Sparrow uses reclaimed cedar to depict traditional territories layered with digital projections of colonized city grids.
“It’s about mapping both memory and erasure,” said Sparrow. “We’re telling stories that have always been here—just not always seen.”
The show is curated by Tsleil-Waututh artist and educator Darryl Point, who emphasized mentorship as a core theme. Each featured artist is paired with an elder or senior creator for creative dialogue and support.
“This is about continuity,” Point said. “We’re not just spotlighting talent. We’re creating lineage.”
The exhibit runs through mid-June at the Pacific Arts Centre and is free to the public.