Lose yourself in our largest gallery space, showcasing an eclectic range of art installations and performative and sculptural works by local artists. This unique space has windows on two sides, allowing the work to be viewed from the outside looking in at any time the building is open. Entering the space and interacting with the artist and their work is welcomed when the artist is present. Exhibitions, projects, and residencies in this location will run on one- to three-month intervals.
Ledge Gallery is located on the +15 level, west of City Hall, overlooking Centre Court.
The Art of Making
Jared Tailfeathers
ARTIST STATEMENT
Over the last five years I have embarked on a research journey, experiencing traditional methods of making and documenting evidence that lies upon the land; pictographs, petroglyphs, rock art and tools. Through this, I created one-of-a-kind musical instruments that are influenced by methods of making and recording narrative music that was inspired by the land I visited for the project. This opportunity to share the piece at Arts Commons is a perfect showcase of a soundscape format that will only be displayed for this narrative project, quite different from the music that I have performed live. One of the original instruments that where used in the recording of this music is pictured above and you can see the rest up close in the Ledge Gallery exhibition. This project was originally supported through the OPIP initiative by CADA.
Volume I of my research The Art of Making: Rediscovering the Blackfoot Legacy has been published and to accompany that book launch I am sharing some of the art, music, musical instruments and artifacts that are featured in that book with Arts Commons.
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