Image: Marika Swan, To Be Held and Not Contained, 2024, Reduction woodblock print, 17.875 x 13.875 in.
To Be Held and Not Contained
Marika Swan
Sept. 25th – Nov. 7th, 2026
Opening reception Friday, Sept. 25th 4-7pm
Ceremonial/Art is thrilled to present our first solo exhibition of wood block prints by Tla-o-qui-aht (Tofino) based artist Marika Swan/ ƛ̓upinup.
Marika Swan/ ƛ̓upinup is a mother, artist, and community arts organizer of Tla-o-qui-aht, Scottish, and Irish descent. Her main creative practice is exploring the Nuu-chah-nulth worldview through woodblock relief printmaking, often layered with other visual arts techniques such as carving, stencil, and photography.
ELSEWHERE:
Michelle Sound
MacLaren Art Centre, Barrie, ON
June 5th – October 25th, 2026
Krystle Silverfox
National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, ON
June 12th – September 20th, 2026
Seymour Art Gallery, North Vancouver, BC
August 23rd – October 24th, 2026
Two Rivers Gallery, Prince George, BC
(upcoming) October 29th – January 17th, 2026
Jake Kimble
My Bones Are Funny, Sometimes They Ache
Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton, NB
May 30th, 2026 – October 11th, 2026
Mackenzie Art Gallery, Regina, SK
June 11th – November 1st, 2026
L’art de perruquer / Parallel Play
Joliette Art Museum, Joliette, QC
June 19th – September 7th, 2026