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Alan Syliboy

Ongoing

13 July - 21 September

Details

Start:
13 July
End:
21 September

Location

Main-floor
Two long, dark green eels swim through an underwater scene filled with aquatic plants and glowing yellow circular lights. Small blue starfish-like shapes are also subtly painted in the background.

Alan Syliboy

Alan Syliboy is an established Mi’kmaq artist who was born and raised in Truro and lives at Millbrook First Nation. He looks to the Indigenous Mi’kmaq petroglyph (stone etchings) tradition for inspiration and developed his own artistic vocabulary out of those forms. Working in acrylic and mixed media, he creates vibrantly coloured images exploring the themes of family, searching, spirituality, struggle, and strength. Alan Syliboy and the Thundermakers are performing during Sappyfest (1-3 August 2025).

Artist Talk: Sunday 3 August 2025 @ 11:00 am
Organized in collaboration with Sappyfest 2025

Accessibility

This exhibition is located on the main-floor. The stairs to the Owens from the entrance nearest the University Chapel have a handrail. There is also ramp access at this entrance, however, the ramp is steep. The stairs to the Owens entrance off York Street also have a handrail, but there is no ramp. The main floor of the Owens is wheelchair accessible. Our second-floor gallery is not wheelchair accessible. Two flights of stairs lead to the second floor. Find more information at owensartgallery.com/visit/accessibility/

Top Image: Alan Syliboy, Two Eels and Yellow Spirits, 2024, acrylic on canvas. Collection of Dr. Laurie Stanley-Blackwell and John D. Blackwell. Courtesy of the artist.