S.H.E. is Healing
by Suellen Evoy-Oozeer
“S.H.E. is Healing” 2024, a community art project resulting in 13 spirit portraits, is for all nations working to heal, themselves, families & communities. This project, which seeks to cultivate compassion, is inspired by the earth’s ability to heal. Like many women who turned to earthly wisdom during the pandemic, Suellen sought not only a connection with other women but also with her Celtic ancestors.
Encouraging women to tell their story Suellen caught the subject’s enthusiasm to share their spiritual side. This process resulted in her creating visual representations of spirit.
This work was greatly influence by many grandmothers: Powerful Sacred Woman. Grandmothers from various cultures who all pray for a kinder, gentler world for their grandchildren. These wise women know the future is only possible with a living earth. S.H.E. is healing, gives homage to all human’s connection to the earth. Also, nature’s ability to heal itself and all of us.
Woodlands After Dark
by Adam Monture & Jeremy Freiburger
The Woodlands After Dark is a collaboration between Adam Monture and Jeremy Freiburger of Cobalt Connects. The sculptures are hand-made by Jeremy, and are re-imagined versions of Adam’s stunning paintings. The series depicts woodland animals such as loons, bears, otters, deer, heron, frogs and turtles in aluminum with LEDs on the back that illuminate the sculptures when it is dark.
Adam is a Mohawk artist from the Six Nations reserve where he lives with his wife & five children. A carpenter by trade he enjoys spending time painting and being with his family. He is an entirely self-taught artist whose medium of choice is acrylic on canvas using various vibrant colours.
Jeremy is the founder and Cultural Strategist for Cobalt Connects
Exhibit Programming
- Sept 8 – Cooking workshop with Chef Destiny – Bison Three Sisters Stew
- Sept 14 – Artist meet & greet book signing with Suellen Evoy – Oozeer – All are welcome
- Sept 15 – Intuitive Energy Art Workshop with Suellen Evoy – Oozeer
- Oct 5 – Intuitive Energy Art Workshop with Suellen Evoy – Oozeer
- Oct 6 – Drum Circle with Kelly Laurila – 3pm Free event All are welcome
Workshop – Culinary Class with Chef Destiny
Sunday Sept 8 1pm – 2:30PM
Join Chef Destiny Moser of FoodZen and Cedar Spoon Indigenous Catering for an Indigenous culinary experience. Learn to make Bison Three Sisters Stew and savour a bowl paired with a Fall Harvest Salad.
Growing up in a farming family, Chef Destiny combines her Indigenous heritage with her German upbringing to create hyper-local, ultra-seasonal meals. Her farm-to-table approach supports local businesses and prioritizes whole foods over processed ones. She collaborates closely with the Indigenous community, offering workshops and teaching experiences on Indigenous food, healthy eating, food sovereignty, and sustainability.
Come and enjoy familiar flavours elevated with unique Indigenous ingredients.
SOLD OUT
Artist Meet & Greet Saturday Sept. 14th 3pm – 5pm
The creation of the S.H.E. is Healing collection of spirit portraits was the result of time Suellen spent learning from Indigenous Grandmothers. Join us Saturday Sept 14th 3pm – 5pm to hear Suellen’s story and take in the healing aspect of her Spirit Portraits. Suellen will be signing her book which will be available to purchase . This event is free to attend.
Workshop- Intuitive Energy Art Workshop – Suellen Evoy-Oozeer
This workshop includes creating a sacred space to explore your own spirit and connect with others. Individuals are encouraged to venture into the unknown and establish a greater familiarity with their spirit and their own unique creative source. Explore your own spirit with courage and abandonment while having fun. Some have reported feeling some healing or maybe even magic, you decide!
All materials provided. Please Bring paint shirt and water bottle.
Sunday Sept 15th 1pm – 5pm
Saturday Oct 5th 1pm – 5pm
SOLD OUTClosing Event Oct 6 3pm
FREE Event – All are Welcome
Starting at 3pm
Singing and Drumming with Kelly Laurila
Kelly Laurila, an Indigenous Sami woman, song carrier, helper and educator, invites you to join her in song. With a little bit of teaching and a little bit of learning about Indigenous songs, everyone will have opportunity to be in circle to sing and drum.
The Indigenous words, ‘All my relations,’ are significant to Kelly and guide her life and work with Truth & Reconciliation and balanced relationships with all beings (e.g., humans, animals, birds, trees, plants, insects, water, land etc.). Many of the Indigenous songs speak to how to live one’s life with an ‘all our relations’ understanding. Come learn how!”
Closing Remarks by Suellen Evoy -Oozeer
Creator of the S.H.E. is Healing Spirit Portraits.
Drumming with Mary Sue Robinet
Elder Mary Sue Robinet is a professional First Nation advocate & worker in a hospital in Oshawa, a respected Elder who performs many ceremonies and Suellen’s dear friend.
This is a free event – All are welcome
