Through the Tide honours the perseverance and growth that follows hardship. Reflecting on her own experiences, Edmonton artist Diana Ohiozebau’s work gives voice to self-belief, celebrating the confidence that comes from confronting life’s ongoing challenges.  

Raised in Nigeria, Ohiozebau is inspired by her African heritage, and reflects on femininity, vulnerability, and place. “My studio practice is influenced by African themes and objects including masks, sculptures and fabrics. These elements form the basis of my paintings as I explore this rich historical and cultural heritage.” 

Through the Tide features a single work, Resilience II, installed in the Art Gallery of St. Albert’s staircase exhibition space. Created using acrylic paint, collaged Aso-ebi fabrics and yarn on white Aso-oke fabric, this striking work measure 1.8 meters long, with long looping braids trailing gracefully downwards.   

Intuitive and free flowing lines merge the faces and hands of the women in Resilience II, linking each figure to the next. Ohiozebau captures an atmosphere of community, cherishing the knowledge that we are never truly alone.   

Our Songs, Our Roots

Music in St. Albert

September 14–January 16, 2022 at the Musée Héritage Museum (St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert)

Music is perhaps the deepest form of human communication, affecting us spiritually, culturally, and socially. In Our Songs, Our Roots – Music in St. Albert we look back at the role of music in the St. Albert region, exploring the many ways that music has connected us and provided the soundtrack for our community.

This area has always been made up of a mix of cultures with their own musical traditions. Each has added distinct layers to the musical landscape. Through photos, instruments, and recordings, this exhibition will delve into the differences and connections in our musical past and highlight the role of song in our lives.