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The architect talks about the significance of the site in which the work is presented.
42 s
The curator remembers seeing the work unfold.
56 s
Alex Janvier speaks of the emergence of the spiritual elements in the central design.
1 min 9 s
Alex Janvier speaks of his early years.
43 s
The artist speaks about the unveiling of the mural, September 13, 1993.
49 s
The artist’s source of inspiration for his abstract style.
1 min 8 s
The artist talks about the interplay of symbols.
51 s
The artist signs the completed work.
1 min 4 s
Alex Janvier talks about the Time of Healing.
1 min
Alex Janvier talks about the Time of Changeover.
1 min 3 s
Alex Janvier talks about the weakening of Aboriginal cultures after the arrival of Europeans.
44 s
The artist explains the symbolism of the ship forms.
1 min 4 s
Alex Janvier talks about Aboriginal cultures before the arrival of Europeans.
58 s
The artist explains the Morning Star title.
37 s
The first brush stroke
42 s
Morning Star, “a symbol of people working together in unison,” says the architect.
1 min 3 s
Morning Star, a “significant work in Canadian art history,” states the curator.
1 min 8 s
Morning Star, his “top work,” says the artist.
43 s