One of Canada’s most celebrated Indigenous artists will be honoured in his home region this August as an immersive 360-degree film experience showcasing the life and work of Alex Janvier comes to Cold Lake.

Soul Symphony: The Art of Alex Janvier will be presented at the Cold Lake Energy Centre from Aug. 1 to 10, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience Janvier’s iconic artwork, stories and culture in a 23-minute immersive film.

Presented in partnership with the Janvier Gallery, the family-friendly experience surrounds audiences with Janvier’s artwork in a 360-degree format, creating an engaging visual journey through his life and artistic legacy.

“We are incredibly honoured to host this film experience in Cold Lake,” said Mayor Bob Mattice. “Alex Janvier had a tremendous impact on the world of the arts, and his talents created a lasting impact in our community.”

The film will run every 40 minutes between noon and 8 p.m., with 13 showings each day. Seating is limited to 50 people per showing, and tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

A globally recognized Indigenous artist

Born into the Denesųłiné Nation of Cold Lake First Nations on Treaty 6 Territory, Alex Janvier became one of Canada’s most influential Indigenous artists over a career spanning several decades.

Known for his flowing curved lines, vivid colours and abstract style, Janvier helped redefine contemporary Indigenous art in Canada while inspiring generations of First Nations artists.

His work can be found in public spaces across the country, including the celebrated Morning Star mural at the Canadian Museum of History, Tsa Tsa Ke K’e (Iron Foot Place) at Rogers Place in Edmonton, and the Sunrise and Sunset installations at the Alberta Legislature.

Janvier’s paintings have been exhibited nationally and internationally, including the National Gallery of Canada’s travelling exhibition Alex Janvier: Modern Indigenous Master, which toured from 2016 to 2018.

Throughout his career, he received numerous honours, including the Order of Canada, the Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts, the Alberta Order of Excellence, and the National Aboriginal Lifetime Achievement Award, along with several honorary degrees from Canadian post-secondary institutions.

Despite his international acclaim, Janvier remained deeply connected to his culture and homeland, with many of his paintings reflecting the history, spirituality and landscapes of Indigenous peoples and the natural world.

For more information about Soul Symphony: The Art of Alex Janvier, including a film trailer, visit www.alexjanvier.com.

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