Hold the Star
Amalie Atkins: Hold the Star
In Residence: March–April 2024
Exhibition: April 6–May 18, 2024
Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Saskatoon, SK
“Amalie Atkins is the museum’s second artist-in-residence. Her installation utilizes rushnyky (traditional embroidered cloths) from our permanent collection, integrating light and sound to create a unique experience. The title of her exhibition draws inspiration from an 8-pointed star observed on a pink pysanka in our collection, as well as a photograph of a theatrical production written by her grandmother, also named Amalie, when her grandmother was young. This theme of preservation and nurturing is woven through the installation, including in the welcoming poem penned by Atkins.
Atkins’ work for the Ukrainian Museum of Canada involves a collaboration with musician Castle If (Jess Forrest), who created a score directly linked to the textiles. Castle If writes music as translated through her music-colour synesthesia and has invented an innovative system of musical notation using different colours and shapes to represent sounds as she understands them.”
—“Amalie Atkins: Hold the Star,” exhibition didactic, Ukrainian Museum of Canada, April 6 - May 29 2024
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Related Events:
Opening Reception: Friday, April 12th, 2024
Artist Talk: Saturday, April 20, 2024
About the Ukrainian Museum of Canada Artist-in-Residence Program
The Artist-in-Residence Program at the Ukrainian Museum of Canada is rooted in the belief that art is a powerful catalyst for learning and innovation. This program is dedicated to fostering dynamic conversations between contemporary artists of diverse backgrounds and the rich cultural heritage preserved within our permanent collection.
Guided by the principles of collaboration, exploration, and inclusivity, the Artist-in-Residence Program invites artists to draw inspiration from our collection, which boasts over 10,000 artifacts and serves as a treasure trove of Ukrainian and Ukrainian Canadian cultural history.
From textiles to ceramics, pysanky, fine and folk art, our diverse range of cultural objects provides artists with a rich palette for creating new, inspiring, and sometimes provocative works.
Our residencies are designed for local and regional artists, who can work around their existing schedules. Our goal is to create a program that reflects and contributes to the artistic vitality of our immediate community, fostering connections between the Museum and the vibrant artistic ecosystem in
our region.
Through the Artist-in-Residence Program, we aspire to bridge the gap between tradition and contemporary expression, honouring the past while embracing the present and future. This initiative envisions a space where artists can push the boundaries of their creativity, experiment with new ideas, and contribute to the evolving narrative of the Ukrainian Museum of Canada.