Gussied Up: Michelle Sound

March 7, 2026 – April 25, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 7, 2026, 5–8pm

Ceremonial/Art is thrilled to present a new solo exhibition of recent works by Cree and Métis artist Michelle Sound. Incorporating photography, cyanotypes, and the archive, Sound has created a visual landscape of their experience cultivating kinship, identity, and assertion. 


ARTIST STATEMENT

Installation view of Gussied Up,

Michelle Sound,

2026

Installation view of Gussied Up,

Michelle Sound,

2026

Installation view of Gussied Up,

Michelle Sound,

2026

East Van Fam,

2026,

24 x 36 in. Edition 1 of 3, 2AP,

Inkjet print

Gussied Up,

2026,

24 x 36 in. Edition 1 of 3, 2AP,

Inkjet print

Fancy Skins,

2026,

24 x 36 in. Edition 1 of 3, 2AP,

Inkjet print

We are our own heroes,

2026,

Dimensions variable,

Mixed media installation, Inkjet prints, washi tape, stickers

I'm rough and I'm tough and I'm a mean cream puff,

2026,

Dimensions variable,

Inkjet print, ribbon

Floral Quillwork 5,

2026,

20¼ x 29 in.,

Cyanotype on elk and deer hide, thread, suede

Floral Quillwork ,

2026,

20 x 28½ in.,

Cyanotype on elk and deer hide, thread, suede

Floral Quillwork ,

2026,

20 1/2 x 28 1/2 in.,

Cyanotype on elk and deer hide, thread, suede

Floral Quillwork ,

2026,

20 3/4 x 27 3/4 in.,

Cyanotype on elk and deer hide, thread, suede

Floral Quillwork ,

2026,

20¼ x 28¼ in.,

Cyanotype on elk and deer hide, thread, suede