On the Klondike highway from British Columbia to Yukon, winding around lakes and mountains, suddenly, a sign appears. It reads: “Yukon: Larger Than Life.” This exhibition of recent work by contemporary artists based in Yukon examines the region’s vast expanses, while not necessarily embracing what we tend to think of as the Great White North. The artists explore storytelling and the imaginary within their interpretations of nature and the everyday through video, collage, mixed media, and painting.

Larger Than Life offers a cross-section of contemporary art in Yukon, which critically and indirectly examines the region’s sociopolitical dynamics.

Artists: Sonja Ahlers, Rosemary Scanlon, Joseph Tisiga, Veronica Verkley

Curator: Ola Wlusek

The Ottawa Art Gallery gratefully acknowledges the ongoing support of our members, donors and sponsors, as well as the City of Ottawa, the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council.

Partners: Yukon Arts Centre, Galerie SAW Gallery

Presented in association with the NAC’s Northern Scene

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