February 23, 2011

The Royal Ontario Museum is pleased to display four recently-acquired original works by one of Canada’s preeminent artists, Jane Ash Poitras.

These new pieces explore the impact of colonialism through the combination of personal and historic imagery, and examine the use of traditional non-Western medicines. The featured works include Buffalo Seed (2004), The Extermination (1997), Potato Peeling 101 to Ethnobotany 101 (2004) and It’s Good for Your Heart (2003).

Jane Ash Poitras has received RCA designation from the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts; of Cree/Dene descent, she continues to observe and participate in the practices of various Native cultures, seeking to share knowledge of the First Nations in her art.

Today (and every Wednesday), admission to the ROM is free from 3:30pm until 5:30pm, so take advantage of your opportunity to check out Jane Ash Poitras’ fantastic works for no cost! For more information on this and other exhibits, and to purchase tickets for other dates/times to visit the ROM, go to www.rom.on.ca.