Paintings by Indigenous artist Alex Janvier unveiled in Alberta legislature – Global News

March 18, 2019

Striking, kaleidoscopic art was unveiled at the Alberta legislature on Monday morning ahead of the throne speech.

Indigenous artist Alex Janvier, 84, painted a diptych entitled Sunrise and Sunset that will be permanently featured in the legislative assembly chamber.

“These stunning works of art by Alex Janvier will forever honour the past and present contributions of Indigenous peoples to our province and serve as reminders to all members of the legislative assembly that we must never lose sight of our ultimate duty, which is to ensure the decisions we make on behalf of our constituents create positive and meaningful change in the lives of all Albertans, presently and for generations to come,” said Speaker Robert Wanner.

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