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Survivor Truths: The Art of Reconciliation

Survivor Truths: The Art of Reconciliation / Art as Truth /

Untitled, by Dennis Thomas, Ditidaht First Nation

Painting

Painting of a wolf howling, within the face of another wolf. Painted in shades of black, white and grey.

Painting of a wolf howling, within the face of another wolf. Painted in shades of black, white and grey.

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Activities

Think

Think

Do

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?)

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?

Watch the video of the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about his experience at residential school.

    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?

    Do

    Watch the video of the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about his experience at residential school.

    Details

    Date Late 1950s to mid 1960s
    Object Origin British Columbia
    Materials
    • Tempera on Paper
    INSTITUTION
    Credit / Object Number Private collection of Dennis Thomas / University of Victoria
    Artist / Maker / Manufacturer Dennis Thomas

    Historical Context

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    Painting by Dennis Thomas, Ditidaht First Nation. Watch the video of the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about his experience at residential school.


      

    Painting by Dennis Thomas, Ditidaht First Nation. Watch the video of the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about his experience at residential school.


      

    Summary

    Painting by Dennis Thomas, Ditidaht First Nation. Watch the video of the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about his experience at residential school.


      

    Essential

    Painting by Dennis Thomas, Ditidaht First Nation. Watch the video of the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about his experience at residential school.

      

    In-Depth

    Painting by Dennis Thomas, Ditidaht First Nation. Watch the video of the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about his experience at residential school.

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