Hughadēsłēł — give it all away gestures towards concepts of value within Tsēmā’s ongoing practice, which is concerned with land, embodiment, sustainability, and industrial extraction. Her preparation for this project ranged from harvesting and processing berries, teas, and salmon in her home Tāłtān territory to the development of sculpture with materials connected to mine sites.
Solo Exhibition, SFU Gallery, Burnaby, BC, Canada 2022
Text by artist mentor, Tanya Lukin Linklater
Photos: Rachel Topham Photography.