Canada Pavilion brings Indigenous vision of peace to Gwangju Biennale
JEONNAM-GWANGJU SPECIAL METROPOLITAN CITY — The Canadian Pavilion at the Gwangju Biennale doesn’t pull any punches with its theme, “Do you carry great peace,” nor does the theme of the biennale itself, “You Must Change Your Life.” But rather than an abstract demand for change, the question the pavilion poses is quite specific, and one that few would be able to quickly answer. Canadian Ambassador…
The Canadian Pavilion at the Gwangju Biennale presents a profound message through its title "Do You Carry Great Peace?" This question, rooted in a Kanien kehá:ka daily greeting, embodies a philosophy of peace, mutual recognition, and respect. Canadian Ambassador to Korea Philippe Lafortune, who delivered the opening address at the Lee Kang Ha Museum in Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City on September 5, explained that the title is more than a mere greeting; it is a question that challenges each of us to consider what we bring into our communities and our relationships with others.
The Canadian Pavilion showcases the works of three Kanien kehá:ka (Mohawk) artists, Hannah Claus, Shelley Niro, and Melissa General, whose art reflects the principles of Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) culture.
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