About the Exhibit
The exhibit examines material culture: how the things people make reflect their worldview and their lives. It explores five key themes:
- The cultural meaning of objects
- Jewelry as a window into culture
- Worldview/environments inspire artists
- Traditions change over time
- Personal and collective identity
"For our people, what we wear is who we are. Our jewelry and our clothing represent where we come from. We wear our history."
Jim Hart, Haida artist and chief
"The old ways, the prayers, thinking about the sacred colours - it all makes you more balanced in the world."
Jesse Monongya, Navajo artist
Dr. George MacDonald, President of the Bill Reid Foundation, speaks about the exhibit.
