Burnaby Art Gallery hosts Marika Swan ƛ̓upinup: A Circle Strong Enough to Carry Both Sides, November 14 to January 25

Artist’s first solo exhibition features woodblock printmaking informed by the rich traditions of her Nuu-chah-nulth lineage

Burnaby Art Gallery presents Marika Swan ƛ̓upinup: A Circle Strong Enough to Carry Both Sides from November 14 to January 25, 2026. An opening reception with live printmaking takes place on November 13 from 7 pm to 9 pm.

The first solo exhibition by Marika Swan, A Circle Strong Enough to Carry Both Sides explores her deep understanding of the duality held in all things. In elaborate, large-scale imagery, Swan depicts truths about the human experience through playful imaginings of spiritual realities.

Swan’s woodblock printmaking is informed by the rich philosophical and carving traditions of her Nuu-chah-nulth lineage, and uses an emotional visual language that is entirely her own. She was introduced to printmaking as a tool for political organizing, and her work speaks to the challenges people must face in the world.

A Circle Strong Enough to Carry Both Sides features new works alongside Swan’s extensive portfolio. Admission is by donation (suggested donation $10). More details are available here.

Post sponsored by Burnaby Art Gallery.

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Burnaby Art Gallery hosts Marika Swan ƛ̓upinup: A Circle Strong Enough to Carry Both Sides, November 14 to January 25

Artist’s first solo exhibition features woodblock printmaking informed by the rich traditions of her Nuu-chah-nulth lineage

Burnaby Art Gallery presents Marika Swan ƛ̓upinup: A Circle Strong Enough to Carry Both Sides from November 14 to January 25, 2026. An opening reception with live printmaking takes place on November 13 from 7 pm to 9 pm.

The first solo exhibition by Marika Swan, A Circle Strong Enough to Carry Both Sides explores her deep understanding of the duality held in all things. In elaborate, large-scale imagery, Swan depicts truths about the human experience through playful imaginings of spiritual realities.

A Circle Strong Enough to Carry Both Sides features new works alongside Swan’s extensive portfolio. Admission is by donation (suggested donation $10). More details are available here.

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