The Government of Yukon is pleased to announce the selection of 11 new artworks for inclusion in the Yukon Permanent Art Collection.
The new additions showcase an array of stylistic approaches and themes through a wide range of media including sculpture, textile, painting, drawing and printmaking.
The works were selected through the annual call for submissions process held by the Government of Yukon and the Friends of Yukon Permanent Art Collection. This year 68 artists submitted 144 works of art for consideration.
A public exhibition to officially unveil the new artwork will be held this fall.
I am honoured to announce 11 exciting new additions to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection. These compelling artworks reflect the richness and diversity of Yukon visual art and mark captivating chapters in the ongoing story being recorded by Yukon’s artistic community.
This year’s call for submissions received an impressive response from across the territory and beyond. Featuring new types of media and many artists new to the collection, the selected works reflect the amazing growth of the Yukon art community in recent years.
My piece, Ice, is one part of an exploration of the powerful movement of ice on the Stewart River that provided a welcome connection to my home when I was living far across the country. I am truly excited and honoured that this print will be included in the presence of so much impressive artwork. I share this place with many talented artists who each are affected by their culture, history and surroundings in distinct and important ways.
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Les pièces acquises sont les fruits du travail des artistes yukonnais suivants : Kaylyn Baker, Dan Brown Hozjan, Sho Sho Esquiro, Theodore Jim, Joanne Love, Rebekah Miller, Virginia Mitford, Sandra Storey, Anne Tayler, Pam Van Kampen et Alainnah Whachell.
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Friends of Yukon Permanent Art Collection est un organisme à but non lucratif composé d’artistes, de professionnels du secteur et de passionnés qui consacrent leur temps à l’élargissement de la collection
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Les œuvres de la collection sont exposées dans les espaces ouverts au public des édifices du gouvernement à Whitehorse, Dawson, Faro, Haines Junction et Mayo. En outre, elles sont régulièrement présentées dans le cadre d’expositions spéciales organisées par la Section des arts de Tourisme et Culture ou de prêts à d’autres institutions.
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Pour l’heure, la collection compte plus de 450 œuvres produites par 240 artistes.
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La date limite et les critères de l’appel de propositions pour 2020 seront annoncés à la fin de 2019.
Janine Workman
Cabinet Communications
867-393-7449
janine.workman@gov.yk.ca
Cameron Webber
Communications, Tourism and Culture
867-332-0400
cameron.webber@gov.yk.ca