Site-specific vinyl wrap installation on an internally illuminated structure. The work features portraits of Sitting Bull alongside re-articulation of his speeches.

Platforms: The Teachers Among Us invited emerging and mid-career artists to nominate senior artists who have mentored, taught, or profoundly influenced their artistic journey. Following a citywide nomination and adjudication process, 20 senior artists were selected to create new works to be showcases across civic art platforms. These pieces reflect the importance of mentorship and the intergenerational relationships that helped shape Vancouver’s vibrant art scene.

As one of the greatest spiritual and political leaders of the Lakota people – I am forever grateful for Sitting Bull’s wisdom and spiritual practice. He was deeply committed to Lakota people living and continuing culture under great duress during his lifetime. He scarified so the people may live. This work situates his nobility, striking appearance and fortitude within an urban setting. I have re-articulated a few sentences from his public speeches to hopefully inspire all to hear and see deeply and in the profundity of seeing and hearing, may we hear and see each other in good ways that inspire each other to walk gently.