"Copper Thunderbird: Invention, Inspiration and Transformation" at UVic's Legacy Gallery opens TODAY!

July 9th, 2008 - November 30th, 2008-

@ 630 Yates Street, Victoria, British Columbia-

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"Norval Wife & Norval Man", © Mary Kerr
/The costumes designed for the National Arts Centre presentation of "Copper Thunderbird"/

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-More than 15 paintings influenced or created by internationally renowned Anishnaabe artist Norval Morrisseau will be on display at the Legacy Art Gallery and Cafe from July 9th, 2008 to November 30th, 2008.

"Copper Thunderbird: Invention, Inspiration and Transformation" will feature painted works spanning three decades, as well as sets, costumes, drawings, and photographs designed by celebrated Canadian stage designer and UVic theatre professor Mary Kerr from "Copper Thunderbird", the biographical play about Norval Morrisseau recently staged at the National Arts Center in Ottawa.

This exhibit honors Michael Williams' request to make UVic's collection of contemporary art available to the public in a downtown setting.

The gallery, located at 630 Yates Street is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Admission is free.

The exhibit is sponsored by Westerkirk Works of Art Inc. and the National Arts Centre.

* Illustrations for this posting of are of the two costumes of UVic Theatre Professor Mary Kerr (Norval Wife & Norval Man) she designed for the National Arts Centre presentation of "Copper Thunderbird", a play about the life of one of Canada's great artists, Norval Morrisseau