"i'éyel: to get better, to get well"
A Solo Exhibition by Kwiis Hamilton
September 11 – 30, 2024
Opening reception: Wed. September 11
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
About the Artist
Kwiis Hamilton is Nuuchahnulth (Opechesaht) and Sto:lo (Lequamel). He practices jewelry making, painting, print making, spoken word poetry, wood carving, singing, dancing, and story telling. Through the creation of well-made objects Kwiis expresses his values and tells modern and traditional stories. His work sheds light on the obsolete systems of domination and exploitation upon which the foundation of the colonial project of canada is built. He hopes to inspire critical thinking and radical expressions of healthy, educated, safe, and joy filled community, as well as a shared sense of belonging rooted in self location and a strong spiritual identity.
Learn more about the pieces on the exhibition here
A Solo Exhibition by Kwiis Hamilton
September 11 – 30, 2024
Opening reception: Wed. September 11
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
About the Artist
Kwiis Hamilton is Nuuchahnulth (Opechesaht) and Sto:lo (Lequamel). He practices jewelry making, painting, print making, spoken word poetry, wood carving, singing, dancing, and story telling. Through the creation of well-made objects Kwiis expresses his values and tells modern and traditional stories. His work sheds light on the obsolete systems of domination and exploitation upon which the foundation of the colonial project of canada is built. He hopes to inspire critical thinking and radical expressions of healthy, educated, safe, and joy filled community, as well as a shared sense of belonging rooted in self location and a strong spiritual identity.
Learn more about the pieces on the exhibition here
