But There’s No Scar? 2017 Catherine Blackburn (b.1984 Saskatchewan Canada)
Blackburn applies intricate beadwork to a pristine deer hide rendering a disturbingly large and shimmering bruise. Representing a violence that penetrates the body and spirit, this work highlights the impact of Canada’s Indian residential schools (IRS) on Indigenous individuals, families and communities. It may also allude to the reluctance of many Canadians to recognize the ongoing effects of IRS on Indigenous life and culture.
But There’s No Scar? 2017 Catherine Blackburn (b.1984 Saskatchewan Canada)
Blackburn applies intricate beadwork to a pristine deer hide rendering a disturbingly large and shimmering bruise. Representing a violence that penetrates the body and spirit, this work highlights the impact of Canada’s Indian residential schools (IRS) on Indigenous individuals, families and communities. It may also allude to the reluctance of many Canadians to recognize the ongoing effects of IRS on Indigenous life and culture.