Residency: 26 April – 20 May 2023
Open Studio: Sat. May 6 + 13 2023, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Exhibition: 27 May – 17 June 2023
Artist Talk: Saturday, June 10, 2023 @ 1:00 PM
Closing Reception: Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Exhibition Statement

We are thrilled to welcome Vance Wright as Oxygen Art Centre’s Artist-in-Residence from Wednesday, April 26, 2023, to Saturday, May 20, 2023 and to host their exhibition, Tracelines, from Saturday, May 27, 2023, to Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Wright is a two-spirit reconnecting member of the Tl’azt’en Nation who was born on the traditional territories of the S’inix’t Nation, colonially known as Nelson, BC. They return to their hometown for a four-week residency to explore decolonialism through beadwork, sculpture, and curatorial practice.

An emerging artist and curator, Wright is currently engaged in an undergraduate degree at Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Critical & Cultural Practices and Sculpture. During their residency Wright picked up various threads in their practice concerning concepts of trace and portals in sculpture.

Tracelines is on view from Saturday, May 27, 2023, to Saturday, June 17, 2023. Oxygen Art Centre will be open to the public Wednesdays to Saturdays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM during the exhibition run. Admission is free or by donation.

Vance Wright is a two-spirit reconnecting member of the Tl’azt’en Nation who was born on the traditional territories of the S’inix’t Nation, colonially known as Nelson, BC. They are an interdisciplinary artist who is currently attending Emily Carr University of Art + Design with a focus in Critical & Cultural Practices, and Sculpture.

Special Thank you to Brian Lye for his support as Exhibition & Residency Coordinator. This program is generously supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and the British Columbia Arts Council.