Artist Lecture Series: Crystal Przybille

Join Crystal Przybille for a talk about the in-depth process she undertook to gain the understanding required to create the chief swkn’cut Monument. The chief swkn’cut Monument was commissioned by Westbank First Nation, and was unveiled on National Aboriginal Day, in 2019. Her study included experiential, oral, and text-based research, and engagement with members of the syilx community. The process was a unique and valuable learning experience in Settler/Indigenous relations and an effort in reconciliation. Przybille discusses how the sculpture helps create an important balance to The Father Pandosy Mission 150th Anniversary Sculpture in place-making and public consciousnessThis event is free and open to the public to attend.SPEAKER BIO:Crystal Przybille was born in Vernon, B.C. She has created a number of public sculptures in British Columbia, including The Father Pandosy Mission 150th Anniversary Sculpture and The chief swkn’cut Monument. She is a recipient of several grants, awards and scholarships, including from the Canada Council for the Arts and BC Arts Council, as well as from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. She obtained her Master of Fine Arts from the University of British Columbia, Okanagan, and has exhibited and participated in artist residencies nationally and internationally.