Thursday, September 9, 2021

The Spirit Of Haida Gwaii

 Continuing on where we left off, here we have more views of the final of these exhibit spaces adjoining the Grand Hall.


Emerging, we get a view of a very large ocean going canoe. The area adjoining it is presently closed off due to Covid restrictions.


Back into the Grand Hall.


One of the treasures of this space is the plaster cast version of Bill Reid's Spirit Of Haida Gwaii. Two others exist, in black and jade bronze. One is at the Canadian embassy in Washington. The other is at the Vancouver airport.


To close things out today, another totem pole view.

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32 comments:

  1. MarleenSeptember 9, 2021 at 1:26 AM

    The grand hall is a beautiful space.

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  2. Salty Pumpkin StudioSeptember 9, 2021 at 3:54 AM

    The art is amazing. The large canoe display is well done.

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  3. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"September 9, 2021 at 4:24 AM

    I very much like Spirit Of Haida Gwaii, fantastic piece of work.

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  4. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraSeptember 9, 2021 at 4:36 AM

    Continuo a acompanhar esta exposição com interesse.
    Um abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    O prazer dos livros

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  5. David M. Gascoigne,September 9, 2021 at 4:45 AM

    The Spirit of Haida Gwaii is stunning.

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  6. Nancy ChanSeptember 9, 2021 at 4:58 AM

    The exhibits are interesting. The hall is impressive. Have a great day.

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  7. GemelSeptember 9, 2021 at 5:05 AM

    Wow, wow, and more wow. I think I can just say wow!

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  8. eileeninmdSeptember 9, 2021 at 6:41 AM

    Hello,
    What a beautiful museum, the Grand Hall is lovely. The Spirit of Haida Gwaii is beautiful.
    Take care, enjoy your day!

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  9. William KendallSeptember 9, 2021 at 6:47 AM

    @Marleen: it is.

    @Maywyn: I agree.

    @John: definitely.

    @Francisco: thanks.

    @David: indeed.

    @Nancy: thank you.

    @Gemel: I can relate.

    @Eileen: thanks.

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  10. TomSeptember 9, 2021 at 7:36 AM

    ...these First Nation motifs are wonderful.

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  11. Beatrice P. BoydSeptember 9, 2021 at 7:44 AM

    As always, William, your posts about places you visit are informative for those of us who may never see these places in person.

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  12. Jan K. alias AfanjaSeptember 9, 2021 at 8:13 AM

    That 'Spirit Of Haida Gwaii' is a wonderful piece of art.

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  13. RedPatSeptember 9, 2021 at 9:35 AM

    Bill Reid's work is fabulous.

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  14. SharonSeptember 9, 2021 at 9:45 AM

    I saw a blanket (or shawl) very much like the one in your first photo at the Heard Museum here.

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  15. Marie SmithSeptember 9, 2021 at 9:46 AM

    I want to walk in that grand hall.

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  16. William KendallSeptember 9, 2021 at 9:55 AM

    @Tom: they are.

    @Beatrice: a pleasure to show.

    @Jan: it really is.

    @RedPat: I agree.

    @Sharon: not a surprise.

    @Marie: I enjoy each visit.

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  17. Barbara RogersSeptember 9, 2021 at 10:18 AM

    Wonderful exhibits, and an architectural wonder as well. But of course that plaster replica of the statues in bronze, I would love to see one of the three!

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  18. DeniseinVASeptember 9, 2021 at 11:11 AM

    Marvelous exhibit! I have actually seen the Bill Reid's Spirit Of Haida Gwaii at Vancouver Airport. I was totally enthralled and took several photos. Thanks for another great post William!

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  19. RedSeptember 9, 2021 at 12:03 PM

    I've always liked Bill Reid's art.

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  20. VENTANA DE FOTOSeptember 9, 2021 at 2:53 PM

    Ese gran salón, tiene unos grandes ventanales para aprovechar bien la luz y mucho arte, al lado de los cristales.

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  21. BillSeptember 9, 2021 at 2:55 PM

    The Grand Hall is stunning!

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  22. William KendallSeptember 9, 2021 at 3:16 PM

    @Barbara: the embassy one would be the closest one to you.

    @Denise: you're welcome.

    @Red: he was a great artist.

    @Ventana: thank you.

    @Bill: it certainly is.

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  23. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiSeptember 9, 2021 at 3:41 PM

    I saw the sculpture at the Vancouver Airport a few years ago!

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  24. Lowcarb team memberSeptember 9, 2021 at 4:23 PM

    The Grand Hall is amazing and a big WOW for the Spirit of Haida Gwaii.

    All the best Jan

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  25. Joanne NoragonSeptember 9, 2021 at 7:50 PM

    Amazing.

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  26. carol l mckennaSeptember 10, 2021 at 9:40 AM

    Always love the First Nation creations ~

    Living in the moment,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  27. JeanieSeptember 15, 2021 at 8:59 AM

    That Reid plaster cast is magnificent.

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