Sudbury exhibit represents cultures of racialized communities

Effervescence“a group exhibition that celebrates the richness and diversity of cultures within racialized communities,” is underway in Greater Sudbury.

The exhibitors say they want to represent through their works joy, liberation and solidarity between people of color, we read in the official press release from Place des Arts, where the exhibition is presented.

Works by indigenous, black and Latin American artists, among others, are presented in the gallery at Place des Arts in the nickel city.

They take various forms ranging from photography to videos that tell stories of racialized peoples.

One of the exhibitors, Connor Lafortune, does sewing and storytelling. He is originally from the Dokis First Nationwe read in the press release.

He explains that he agreed to participate in the exhibition to create an artistic space for racialized artists and being able to talk about our stories in an honest way.

For me specifically, it is to recreate the stories of genocide and to make people understand that without interventions, without compassion, these realities will continue.

Inclusive space

This exhibition aims to create an inclusive environment where racialized communities feel at home, the press release specifies.

Mr. Lafortune explains that the public responded.

So far it has been well received. We had a large group at the opening. People were inspired by the activism happening in our communitieshe said.

The works remain open to the public until February 28. They are installed in such a way that visitors can appreciate them without the help of exhibitors.

Open in full screen mode

Mr. Lafortune wants to send a message of inclusion to racialized people who could potentially come to visit the gallery.

We must realize that we are one community trying to achieve a common goal. We all want to be liberated, we all want to feel comfortable in a Western worldhe concludes.