Kevin McKenzie: Resurrection

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Gabriela García-Luna

Kevin McKenzie, "Father, Son and Holy Ghost II," 2017

liquid plastic, carbon fiber, neon

The Opening Reception is February 2nd, 2018 at 7:30 pm. The Artist will be in Attendance.

McKenzie will present an artist talk at the MJM&AG on April 25th at 7:00 pm as part of the Atamiskākēwak National Gathering 2018.

The exhibition Resurrection presents powerful sculptural installations consisting of resin-cast buffalo skulls illuminated by neon and LED lights by Cree/Métis Saskatchewan artist Kevin McKenzie.

Here McKenzie positions Indigenous spiritual motifs in dialogue with Christian symbolism, inviting viewers to consider the impact of Christianity on Indigenous cultures, post-colonial notions of hybridity in terms of identity, as well as, alienation, technology and cultural commodification. Co-curated by Jennifer McRorie, Curatorial Director at MJM&AG, and Joanne Marion, Director/Curator, Esplanade Art Gallery, Medicine Hat, AB.