The Beach, by Georgina (Gina) Laing (Cootes), Uchucklesaht First Nation
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Think
I see (Describe what you see in the painting)
I think (Describe what you think is happening in the painting)
I wonder (What questions do you have about the painting?)
Think
Look for signs of individual creativity and style.
What kind of places, animals, plants, or things are depicted?
What do you notice about the colours?
The brush stokes?
Can you imagine painting in a similar way?
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Watch the video of the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about her experience at residential school.
Details
Date Late 1950s to mid 1960s
Materials - Tempera on Paper
Historical Context
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Painting by Georgina (Gina) Laing, Uchucklesaht First Nation. Watch the video of the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about her experience at residential school.
Painting by Georgina (Gina) Laing, Uchucklesaht First Nation. Watch the video of the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about her experience at residential school.
Painting by Georgina (Gina) Laing, Uchucklesaht First Nation. Watch the video of the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about her experience at residential school.
Painting by Georgina (Gina) Laing, Uchucklesaht First Nation. Watch the video of the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about her experience at residential school.
Painting by Georgina (Gina) Laing, Uchucklesaht First Nation. Watch the video of the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about her experience at residential school.
Painting by Georgina (Gina) Laing, Uchucklesaht First Nation. Watch the video of the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about her experience at residential school.
Summary
Painting by Georgina (Gina) Laing, Uchucklesaht First Nation. Watch the video of the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about her experience at residential school.
Essential
Painting by Georgina (Gina) Laing, Uchucklesaht First Nation. Watch the video of the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about her experience at residential school.
In-Depth
Painting by Georgina (Gina) Laing, Uchucklesaht First Nation. Watch the video of the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about her experience at residential school.