Sisters Carrying Water
Patricia Rose Williams and Sherry Leigh Williams
March 21 - April 9, 2025
Opening Reception: March 21, 5-7pm

Sherry Leigh Williams and Patricia Rose Williams  are not only sisters but also storytellers embodying a shared journey. This guest artist show delves into themes of translating and remembering, while deeply honoring ancestral history and blood memory.

Sherry's name, “She Who Carries Water for The Brown Bear Clan,” is a gift reflecting her Métis heritage—a lineage woven with French, Irish, Welsh, and profound Indigenous ties. 

The sisters' ancestral journey speaks of resilience in the face of shifting landscapes and relentless displacement. The Williams sisters reflect on these trials, accentuating the struggle for identity and belonging amidst disenfranchisement and the forced assimilation endured by their ancestors in residential schools.

Amidst such trials, beauty endured. Their cultural legacy flourished in the intricate floral art now emblematic of their people.

In conveying these stories, "Sisters Carrying Water" becomes more than an exhibit; it's an ongoing dialogue. The artists assert that true "Truth and Reconciliation" transcends acknowledgment alone—it demands the telling of untold stories, the recording of histories, and the reclamation of both rights and lands. This exhibition invites reflection on ancestry and the ongoing struggle for agency while celebrating the beauty that persists through shared histories.