Libraries celebrates new art piece by Val Vint
UM Libraries strengthens connection with Indigenous communities through the addition of artwork created by Métis artist Val T. Vint [BFA(Hons)/97], which is now housed in the Elizabeth Dafoe Library. An official installation event was held on October 26, with Vint sharing the story of her art.
Vint’s art may be familiar to some, as her 12-foot steel “Education is the New Bison” was unveiled near The Forks in Winnipeg in 2020. It is constructed out of 200 steel replicas of books and other articles by Indigenous authors.
Vint works in large-scale public art, painting, fabric work, ceramics, willow, beading and more. After graduating with a fine arts honours degree, Vint also became a designer and worked in theatre, film and performance art.
UM Libraries strives to create pathways to Indigenous achievement to fulfil the needs of UM’s Indigenous community and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. Indigenous knowledges, cultures and traditions are respected in all aspects of our work.
Vint’s art is located on 1st Floor, Elizabeth Dafoe Library, 25 Chancellors Circle, Fort Garry Campus.
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