Stories that animate us

June 22 to September 22, 2024

Stories that animate us highlights a diverse selection of works on paper and animations from a wide range of collectively shared oral histories, knowledge systems, and cosmologies, as well as personal memories, imaginings, and dreams. Whether evoking the spirit world, creating fictional tales, or reflecting on historical and current events, the featured artists vividly reflect on such themes as culture, community, memory, death, and identity in order to speak to the past, present, and future.

The stories showcased in this exhibition span from the small to the sweeping, featuring a selection of both Canadian and international voices. Artists include: Joyce Wieland, David Hockney, Robert Davidson, Amanda Strong, Francisco de Goya, Osvaldo Ramirez Castillo, Marina Roy, Jérôme Havre, Cauleen Smith, Camille Turner, Ed Pien, and the Royal Art Lodge. Stories that animate us invites the public to reflect on the importance of storytelling in their lives.

Stories that animate us is organized and circulated by the Vancouver Art Gallery under the Across the Province program and is curated by Diana Freundl, Senior Curator and Zoë Chan, former Assistant Curator.

Presentation at the Kelowna Art Gallery
proudly supported by:

Camille and David Saltman

AUDIO

We are delighted to announce the launch of our inaugural accessibility audio guide, created to enhance the experience of our new exhibition for visitors. This guide provides detailed audio descriptions of the displayed artworks, allowing individuals with visual impairments to engage more fully with the artwork.

Our audio guide offers:

Comprehensive Artwork Descriptions: Immerse yourself in the intricate details behind each piece.
Didactic and Label information: Listen to all the exhibition text read aloud for a comprehensive experience.
User-Friendly Navigation: Easily explore the exhibition with a straightforward and intuitive interface using SoundCloud.

At the Kelowna Art Gallery, we are committed to making art accessible to everyone. This audio guide is a significant step towards inclusivity, ensuring that every visitor can enjoy and appreciate the beauty and meaning of our exhibitions.

Visit us today and experience our new exhibition with the support of our accessibility audio guide.