George Littlechild: Sacred Honouring, Sacred Blessing

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George Littlechild, "Sacred Honouring, Sacred Blessing," 2019

In our Winter 2018 newsletter we announced that we are now carrying the work of popular First Nations painter and printmaker, George Littlechild. His pieces have received a huge response since being on display at both our flagship and Museum of Vancouver locations so we were eager to begin planning a solo show for George based on his recent works. Titled Sacred Honouring, Sacred Blessing this forthcoming exhibition will be on display at Lattimer Gallery MOV and will feature over ten new works. From large-format oil paintings that measure 36” x 36” to smaller mixed media compositions, the pieces in this show are both visually striking and poignant. George Littlechild has pieces in both public and private collections across Canada, and he has won some of the top Arts awards in the country, such as the Hnatyshyn Foundation Indigenous Art Award. While his skills are diverse – he has written five books and taught at several institutions in Western Canada – he is widely known for his colourful paintings and mixed media compositions that explore social issues and the Cree concept of Wahkomkanak, which means "our ancestors”.

In this new body of work, my intention is to explore the relationship we are currently experiencing with global warming and our Mother Earth. Each piece delves into the connection we have with our Sacred Earth and all living things, including the air, the water, the plant life, and especially the Sacred tree spirits. It is our duty to protect and guard our home, which is our Mother Earth. I am also introducing my first selection of artworks made using oil paints, which is both exciting and enjoyable. – George Littlechild